Snowmobile Crash + Arrests In Robberies: Report: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Jan. 19.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy; windy, milder. High: 44 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport Man Injured In NH Snowmobile Crash: A Bridgeport man suffered injuries when he crashed his snowmobile in New Hampshire over the weekend. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Bridgeport Police Arrest 2 Juveniles In Knifepoint Robberies: Police have arrested two teens accused of a string of knifepoint robberies, according to a report. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. Police: Driver ID’d in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Bridgeport (CTPost)
4. Storm damage closes 2 Bridgeport parks (News 12 Westchester)
5. Bridgeport Area Real Estate Roundup (Bridgeport Patch)
6. Obituary: Robert N. Ramos, 74, of Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)
7. Bridgeport superintendent: Thomas Hooker School closed Tuesday (CTPost)

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Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "In honor of #MLKDayofService, we’re encouraging everyone to find a volunteer opportunity for 2022. Consider joining one of our Togetherhood Programs and work along side others to help our community. Call the Y to learn more! #GiveBack" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "In January, the Y will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store located at 2145 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport CT." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Just dropping by with our Amazon Wishlist! Thank you to all of our supporters! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/92NS1MOGPZIS?ref_=wl_share" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "January is Oatmeal Month! Celebrate with this easy, nourishing recipe for overnight oats from @ymcawnc What are your favorite oatmeal toppings? #oatmealmonth #recipes #breakfast" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Maplewood/Colorado: "Hey maybe someone can explain this. - My friend pointed out my plates are commercial. I just got new plates transferred from ny and I have a truck. I’m driving around and I see a lot of trucks with the same kind of plate. But others don’..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Charcoal Pond: "Hey everyone! - So I'm looking for someone or some people, neighbors, college kids,, who can help me out with some rides. I am carless for the time being and I need to get to doctor's ,shopping, wherever. Pls contact me if able and in..." (Nextdoor)
• Sergeant Michael Stahl, Fairfield Police Department: "Welcome Fairfield Police Interns, Spring 2022! - The Fairfield Police Departments welcomes its newest Interns for the Spring 2022 Semester! Evan Strauser - Housatonnic Community College Anna Ocheretyansky - University of New Haven Sam..." (Nextdoor)

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• SEEK22 Focus (February 4)
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— Chris Rhatigan

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