Gunshot Wound Victim Shows Up At Hospital + Stove Fire

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Feb. 15.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and not as cold. High: 32 Low: 20.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Officials: Beechmont Avenue blaze in Bridgeport caused by stove fire, no injuries reported: The fire was extinguished Sunday afternoon. (Darien Times)
2. Police: Gunshot wound victim shows up at Bridgeport Hospital: A person showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound on Monday. (Thehour.com)
3. Officials: Woman's activity prompts search of Ash Creek in Bridgeport: Police are searching for the woman after she put something in the creek. (Fairfield Citizen)
4. Opinion: Extension must be granted in Bridgeport election (CT Post)
5. This Week's Upcoming Bridgeport Area Events (Bridgeport Patch)
6. Bridgeport Area Job Openings: Check Out The Latest (Bridgeport Patch)

Today in Bridgeport:

• Choir/Gospel Choir Music Room - Harding High School (2:30 PM)
• *New Life Creation Club Room 110 - Harding High School (2:30 PM)
• Spanish Heritage Club Room 218 - Harding High School (2:35 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Black Rock: "Anyone have recommendations of a local restaurant to host a private or semi private event? - Looking for a small space for approx 30 people for a wedding rehearsal dinner in May. Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklawn: "My cat (Milly) went missing and I don’t even know how since she’s always inside the house. - I can’t find her anywhere and I’m devastated. If you see her on the North End near Blackham, please reach out. She’s all black and she’s the swe..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Boston Ave: "Hello everyone just want to introduce around the neighborhood I do alterations ,like cut ham, zipper , bottom whatever need to be done . - call me will come pick and drop off back my # 2035458662 thank you" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Beardsley Park: "Hey everyone, new to the area and the wife and I need our lawn (front and back) done and we want a finished basement. - Any suggestions? Thank you in advance." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklawn: "Copied to share - This is an update on simba 💔 The polyp was removed via surgery at highway animal hospital, (that bill is covered) it all went well but for a tear in her trachea which did not heal on its own. Simba is now back in th..." (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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