01/03/13 Hyper-Local Norwalk News Reprts

From The Norwalk Roundup Newsroom...

• Police: No Newtown conspiracy _{2013-01-02, 11:42 pm}
  Chris Rodia of Norwalk said he has been threatened after it was falsely reported in blogging that he was a possible second suspect in the Newtown shootings.
• National View: The public school business _{2013-01-02, 07:50 pm}
  ... for Policy Studies. OtherWords columnist William A. Collins is a former state representative and a former mayor of Norwalk, Conn. As the latest round of data culled from tests taken by schoolchildren around the world showed yet again, kids in ...
• RSVP volunteers warm the community _{2013-01-02, 07:53 pm}
  ... These items were recently given out to a number of local agencies that provide services to those in the Greater Norwalk area. Hand-knit items were given to more than 700 children, including pre-schoolers in the NEON Child Development Program. RSVP ...
• Norwalk's Health Improvement Plan 2013 and beyond _{2013-01-02, 07:53 pm}
  Over an eight-month period from March to November, Norwalk Hospital convened a process to develop a Community Health Assessment and a Community Health Improvement Plan in partnership with the Norwalk Health Department and those from other area municipalities.
• Local author with ties to White House debuts with 'The Racing Heart' _{2013-01-02, 07:53 pm}
  ... fair amount of sex," said Roosevelt, who divides her time between Palm Beach, Fla., and the Wilson Point section of Norwalk. "It's not `Fifty Shades of Gray,' but it's a little passionate."
• Another Night Of Cold Temperatures, Brutal Wind Chills In Order _{2013-01-02, 07:09 pm}
  ... the temperatures will still be frigid. The low Wednesday night is expected to drop to 14 in Yonkers, 16 in Norwalk, Conn., and 18 in Brightwater, Long Island. Dishing out the latest on the newest food trucks, the best eats on the street and where ...
• Barbara J. Krausse, 73, Former Rowayton FD Ladies Aux President _{2013-01-02, 06:32 pm}
  Barbara J. Krausse, 73, of Norwalk, died peacefully at the Norwalk Hospital on Monday, December 31.
• Norwalk Health Department Names Cleanest Restaurants _{2013-01-02, 06:00 pm}
  NORWALK, Conn. The Norwalk Health Department awarded 166 food establishments throughout the city with the agency's Top Lighthouse rating for demonstrating safe and sanitary practices.
• Norwalk Man Dies From Injuries In Wilton Car Accident _{2013-01-02, 05:55 pm}
  WILTON, Conn. A Norwalk man who was injured in a two-car accident Dec. 26 on Westport Road died Sunday in Norwalk Hospital, Wilton Police said.
• Cops: Man sexually assaulted child during babysitting stint _{2013-01-02, 05:17 pm}
  ... 12/31/12 Photo: Westport Police Department / Westport News contributed A 67-year-old Westport man and teacher at a Norwalk high school has been charged with sexually assaulting a child for whom he was babysitting, police said. Victor Corso of ...
• Athletes of the Week _{2013-01-02, 04:59 pm}
  Staples #4 James Frusciante drives the ball down court, during boys basketball action against Norwalk in Norwalk, Conn.
• Local gym offerings hope to keep residents coming back for more _{2013-01-02, 04:24 pm}
  The Edge Fitness Club and Kong Crossfit, two gyms in Norwalk, have different approaches for residents with fitness resolutions for 2013, but they agree on how to accomplish those resolutions.
• Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County presents community service awards _{2013-01-02, 03:25 pm}
  The WorkPlace recently hosted the Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County Fall Gala at Diageo in Norwalk.
• Man Accused of Using Ice Scraper in Assault _{2013-01-02, 02:50 pm}
  ... into custody Tuesday morning when an officer spotted him arguing with his alleged victim on Grove Street in South Norwalk. Officer Hector Delgado reported stepping out of his cruiser and approaching the men. He said the man who was transported to ...
• Brien McMahon Teacher Charged In Westport Sexual Assault _{2013-01-02, 01:15 pm}
  ... Capt. Sam Arciola said in a statement. Corso teaches chemistry at Brien McMahon High School on Highland Avenue in Norwalk. On Dec. 26, police received a complaint from the Department of Children and Families about a suspected child-abuse case, ...
• Letter: Get Organized For The New Year, Greenwich _{2013-01-02, 01:00 pm}
  The following article was written by Matt Baier, owner of Matt Baier Organizing , serving Stamford, New Canaan, Greenwich, Westport, Darien, Norwalk and Fairfield.
• Norwalk boys beat Staples in OT _{2012-12-19, 03:00 am}
  The senior guard poured in a career-high 28 points, hitting five 3-pointers, as Norwalk edged Staples 84-75 in overtime Tuesday evening to move to 3-0. "Jabari's putting together a big season right now.
• Santa hat thief found with loaded gun _{2012-12-18, 03:00 am}
  ... reported stolen in North Carolina nearly 25 years ago, police said. Sherwin Carmichael, 18, of 14 Fort Point St., Norwalk, was charged with stealing a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit and sixth-degree larceny. He was held in lieu of ...
• South Norwalk Library Launches Young Musicians Series _{2013-01-02, 02:36 pm}
  NORWALK, Conn. The South Norwalk Branch Library is launching a free, "mini musicians" series for children on Thursdays starting Jan.
• Norwalk 5th-Grade Hoop Team Wins Holiday Tournament _{2013-01-02, 02:35 pm}
  NORWALK, Conn. The Norwalk Youth Basketball fifth-grade boys team won the Rock the Bells Christmas Classic tournament last week in Bridgeport.