Fatal Crash + Blood Shortage: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Jan. 22.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 29 Low: 19.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Police: Bridgeport man killed in Interstate 91 crash near Rocky Hill: The wreck occurred Thursday afternoon. (Fairfield Citizen)
2. Red Cross Declares ‘Blood Crisis’; Where To Donate In Bridgeport: Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in Connecticut to delay blood transfusions for those who need them. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. Bridgeport YMCA offers overnight shelter during bitter cold (News 12 New Jersey)
4. Police: Gunshot wound victim turns up at Bridgeport Hospital (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
5. Free chess program launches for Bridgeport kids (News 12 Connecticut)
6. Bridgeport man devises plot to stop porch pirate in his tracks (News 12 Connecticut)
7. Bridgeport Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area (Bridgeport Patch)

Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Charcoal Pond: "Eat your heart out #optimum #gonetspeed is on Beechmont Ave setting up!!! - Everyone who has optimum deserves this it’s been far too long being taken advantage of for lackluster performance" (Nextdoor)
• Sergeant Michael Stahl, Fairfield Police Department: "Social Media Threat Toward Fairfield School, Juvenile Student Arrested - On January 20, 2022, at approximately 3 PM, the Fairfield Police Department was notified by the FBI New Haven of a possible threat made toward a Fairfield School on..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North End: "Hi, my name is Val I am a experienced house cleaner. - I am very honest. I am From Brazil I speak Portuguese . There is no work that’s too much for me . I have references if needed. Thank you" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Maplewood/Colorado: "Check out my new group: Bridgeport and Norwalk friends and activities - Everyone who is interested is welcome to join. Here's the link: https://nextdoor.com/g/1i1mqmzyu" (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.