Route 8 Crash + Assistant Principal Cleared: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Oct. 16.

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 74 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Crash Closes Part Of Route 8 In Bridgeport: The accident involved multiple vehicles, according to police. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Bridgeport assistant principal ‘cleared’ after seen on video physically restraining student: Harding High School’s assistant principal restrained a student during a fight. (CTPost)
3. Bridgeport men charged in Westport store burglary: Two Bridgeport men have been charged with the summer of 2020 crime. (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
4. Bridgeport Schools Hiring For More Than 100 Jobs (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Vigil at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport memorializes domestic violence victims (New Haven Register)

Today in Bridgeport:

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "It's not too late to get your t-shirt! LIMITED SUPPLY, PICKUP ONLY Call 203-337-2071 to purchase yours! #Bridgeport #BFD #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Slinky (0174) - Hello al! My name is Slinky. I was found roaming the streets of Bridgeport. I am not sure why my previous owners tossed me outside without any care for my safety, but here I am! I have become comfortable with handling, bu..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Says Goodbye to Reka, an Amur Tiger. Born at the Zoo in 2017. She will be missed! Checkout her amazing photos. #Bridgeport #BPTZoo" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "How special it was for the kindergarteners at St. Mark School, Stratford who got to meet their class pet yesterday! "Sparkle" is a dairy cow from Fairholm Farm in Woodstock, CT. The students learned she was born on September 30th and wei..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Mark your Calendar's #Bridgeport #BPT200 TRUNK OR TREAT Friday, Oct 29TH 4-7PM Beardsley Park Drive-thru interactive Trunk or Treat with Halloween Displays and Attractions for all ages!" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Please take advantage of community testing here in #Bridgeport. Testing happening Daily at North Branch Library ! FRIDAY'S 12pm to 7pm #BPTUpdates #BPTTesting #Coronavirus #CovidTesting" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Meet Evelyn Jennings our new Child Care Director! She is responsible for planning, development, training, promotion, supervision and evaluation of our centers. Evelyn has distinguished honors with degrees in Elementary Education, Child P..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Protect Yourself & Your Community! Register for the #COVID19 vaccine and help protect our children. GetVaxBPT.com #GetVaxBPT" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Read the original newspaper coverage of the poltergeist on Lindley Street and more in this week's newsletter! https://conta.cc/3aW6Cup" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Do you know what you’re voting for in your next election? Even in non-federal election years, millions of Americans have important choices to make for their communities. Get #BallotReady at https://buff.ly/2FXV1da" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "We hope everyone enjoys this compilation of the winning photos from the Comedy Wildlife Awards 2021! https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/finalists/2021_finalists.php" (Facebook)

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