Pat Fardy, wife of OIB charter reader Andy Fardy, is “asking for thoughts and prayers for Andy at St. V’s hospital. He cannot take any
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Category: Firefighters
Clarion Call Over Firefighters Exam
Past presidents of the Firebird Society of Bridgeport have signed a commentary written by retired firefighter Donald Day denouncing a city decision to extend conditional
Read moreFire Chief: Department At Full Staffing
A promotional and swearing-in ceremony Wednesday night in City Hall brings the total number of firefighters to 308, what Chief Richard Thode declares is “the
Read moreRegional Officials Urge Call To Action Against Opioid Addiction
News release from Mayor’s Office: In response to the national opioid crisis, Mayor Ganim and Health Director Maritza Bond were joined by Fairfield First Selectman
Read moreNewton Pushes City Resident Hires
About 30 percent of Bridgeport’s 702 public safety officers reside in the city, according to statistics provided by the city last May. It’s a figure that also
Read moreIn 2017, Jayson Negron Major Story
The police-involved shooting death of 15-year-old Jayson Negron took center stage in 2017. And, more than six months later, interested parties await the outcome of
Read moreTop Stories From April–No Foolin’
A look at April 2017: Joined by community supporters and even her husband Superior Court Judge Dale Radcliffe, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez leveraged
Read more2017: Trefz Dies, Honis Retires, Lopez Clocks Parking Meters, Judge Radlciffe Shuts Down Stockpiling Plant
OIB highlights some top stories from February and March. Ernie Trefz, a Bridgeport business community titan for decades whose Downtown-based Trefz Corporation owned dozens of
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