1,000 Partiers Swarm Beach Area; PD, Ambulances Called: Patch PM

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

'Not Fraternity Row': 1,000+ Partiers Crowd Beach Area, Cops Say

The beach area was overrun Labor Day weekend with partiers gathering at an off-campus living community for Fairfield University students.>>>Read more.

Norwalk Father, 26, Dies Saving 2 Kids From Drowning At Beach

The father, 26, tried to help two children, one of which was his 6-year-old son, after they had difficulty swimming at a local beach.>>>Read more.

Calling Hours, Funeral Details For Fallen CSP Sgt. Brian Mohl

Killed in the line of duty, his funeral procession to the Xfinity Theatre will be followed by calling hours Wednesday and funeral Thursday.>>>Read more.

Ex-Stratford Payroll Manager Charged With Federal Tax Offense

The former payroll manager of a Stratford-based home healthcare company is accused of issuing checks to "ghost employees," officials said.>>>Read more.