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Valley Cottage Animal Hospital Adds Veterinary Critical Care Specialist Valley Cottage Animal Hospital Adds Veterinary Critical Care Specialist
Valley Cottage Animal Hospital Adds Veterinary Critical Care Specialist VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. – Valley Cottage Animal Hospital has added a new veterinarian to their team. Melissa Salgado, DVM is a board-certified doctor of veterinary medicine, specializing in critical care and emergency medicine.  She is an expert in emergency and critical care medicine, the animal equivalent of the intensive care unit.  In addition to veterinary school, a criticalist must complete a minimum of three additional years of intense training in emergency, surgery, and critical care through completion of a residency program.  Here the focus is on the most up-to-date techniques for d…

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Business
Speed, Strength, Power, Performance: What Orangeburg Gym Is About Speed, Strength, Power, Performance: What Orangeburg Gym Is About
Speed, Strength, Power, Performance: What Orangeburg Gym Is About ORANGEBURG, N.Y. -- Athletes, EMTs, people in the military and weekend warriors who want to improve their athletic performance are among clients at Varsity House Gym in Orangeburg. “We help clients improve their speed, strength, power and performance, said co-owner Dan Goodman. He and partner Joe Riggio started their company 10 years ago in New Jersey where both grew up - Goodman went to Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest and Riggio to West Milford High School. The men were high school and college athletes. In fact, Goodman trained with Riggio before deciding to join him in r…

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Schools
Growing Enrollment, Diverse Footprint Give SHU A Higher S&P Rating Growing Enrollment, Diverse Footprint Give SHU A Higher S&P Rating
Growing Enrollment, Diverse Footprint Give SHU A Higher S&P Rating FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Sacred Heart University moved up in its Standard & Poor's rating, from BBB+ to A. SHU President John J. Petillo welcomed the news at the university, which is in the midst of expansion. “S&P’s report noted our growing enrollment and diverse geographic footprint as reasons for our success," he said. “Enrollment continued to grow into fall 2016 as the university expands both its undergraduate and graduate programs,” S&P’s report said. In recent years, the university’s student population has grown to 5,400 undergraduate students and more than 3,000 graduate…

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Schools
Danbury's WestConn Recognized Among ‘Best Teaching Colleges' In Connecticut Danbury's WestConn Recognized Among ‘Best Teaching Colleges' In Connecticut
Danbury's WestConn Recognized Among ‘Best Teaching Colleges' In Connecticut DANBURY, Conn. -- Western Connecticut State University's teaching program garnered high marks among teaching colleges in Connecticut. Western Connecticut State University has received recognition as one of the “Best Teaching Colleges in Connecticut” in the 2016 survey of bachelor’s and master’s education degree programs conducted by the teaching career advisory service ToBecomeATeacher.org. WSCU's education program was ranked second overall among colleges in Connecticut.   The review was based on educational expense, acceptance and graduation rates, student-to-faculty ratio, and return on …

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Lifestyle
Sherman Historical Society Opens 'Peddlers' Exhibit For Winter Break Sherman Historical Society Opens 'Peddlers' Exhibit For Winter Break
Sherman Historical Society Opens 'Peddlers' Exhibit For Winter Break SHERMAN, Conn. -- If you have not had the chance to see this month's Yankee Doodle Holiday Exhibit at the Sherman Historical Society you're in luck. The turnout was especially strong — 200-plus — when the exhibit opened the first week in December, so it will remain open during school break week, said Sue Moga, president of the Sherman Historical Society. "The items are chock full of interesting facts about Connecticut," she told Daily Voice. "The house is beautifully decorated.There is even an eye-spy game for the young and young-at-heart. And the Old Store will also be open…

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Neighbors
Stamford Woman Wins $1,000 In First County Bank Drawing Stamford Woman Wins $1,000 In First County Bank Drawing
Stamford Woman Wins $1,000 In First County Bank Drawing STAMFORD, Conn., -- A city woman has just claimed First County Bank's FirstPrize Savings account $1,000 prize.  Brooke Bean won the basic savings account with a cash prize in a drawing the bank held to promote personal savings and inspire people 18 and over to make frequent deposits. With each eligible deposit of $25 or more, the account holder earns an entry into four drawings per year. Account holders can earn up to 10 chances per month and 30 chance per every three-month drawing period. “First County Bank developed FirstPrize Savings which provides a cash prize incentive encouraging peo…

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Neighbors
DiMatteo Group in Shelton Sponsors Three Families From BHcare For Holidays DiMatteo Group in Shelton Sponsors Three Families From BHcare For Holidays
DiMatteo Group in Shelton Sponsors Three Families From BHcare For Holidays SHELTON, Conn. --  Ansonia families in need received gifts for the holidays from the DiMatteo Group in Shelton and their staff gifts for three local families in need through BHcare in Ansonia. “As a company, we foster a spirit of giving back to the community, especially around this time of year when so many families require a helping hand,” said John DiMatteo, President of the family owned company. It specializes in insurance, employee benefits, income tax and financial services. “We treat others as an extension of our family and are involved in many philanthropic service projects.” “Elev…

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Politics
Westport First Selectman Holiday Message: Look Inward To Affect Change Westport First Selectman Holiday Message: Look Inward To Affect Change
Westport First Selectman Holiday Message: Look Inward To Affect Change WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe released the following holiday message to his constituents:  “During this holiday season, I want to extend ... As we gather together to celebrate this festive holiday season, I want to take the opportunity to wish all Westporters peace and happiness now and in the coming year. I realize that this past year proved a whirlwind for many.  From our political climate nationwide to local concerns and issues, we experienced a turmoil not seen in the recent past. I am confident, however, that the peace and harmony of the holiday season, and the …

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by Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe
Police & Fire
New Acting Chief Named At Trumbull's Nichols Fire Department New Acting Chief Named At Trumbull's Nichols Fire Department
New Acting Chief Named At Trumbull's Nichols Fire Department TRUMBULL, Conn. — Andrew Kingsbury, who is retiring from the top fire job in Westport, will be the new acting fire chief for the Nichols Fire Department in Trumbull. The announcement was made at this week's holiday party for the Nichols Fire Department. Kingsbury, a Trumbull resident, will take over at Nichols on Jan. 1, although he will not retire in Westport until March 1. During his tenure in Westport, Kingsbury helped to save the Saugatuck Congregational Church from a massive fire. “The town of Westport and its residents have been very fortunate to be the beneficiaries of Andy’s expert…

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Weather
Rainy Start To Christmas Eve Is In The Forecast For Bridgeport Rainy Start To Christmas Eve Is In The Forecast For Bridgeport
Rainy Start To Christmas Eve Is In The Forecast For Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Rain will dampen the start of Christmas Eve on Saturday, so keep umbrellas in the car if you are heading out for last-minute shopping. The rain will stick around all morning, but move out of the region by the time of Christmas Eve services, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday's rain will continue to mid-day, with a high near 43 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 90 percent. By nightfall, the skies will be partly cloudy, with the mercury dipping below freezing. The clearing will continue overnight, with sunny and warmer than seasonal weather on…

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