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Dog Seriously Injured, Adopted Last Year Is Back at Branford Animal Shelter
A terrier – named Evander – is back at the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford for a second time. Last year, he needed a lot of help, including having a leg removed to save his life.
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Dog Seriously Injured, Adopted Last Year is Back at Branford Animal Shelter
Now, an update on a little pup that has been through some really tough times and some of the details are disturbing. A terrier – named Evander – is back at the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford for a second time. Originally in April, he needed a lot of help, including having a leg removed to save his life….
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Branford Community Gets Into Holiday Spirit With Annual Tree Lighting
With Thanksgiving all wrapped up, it’s now time to kickoff the countdown to Christmas.
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Branford Community Gets Into Holiday Spirit With Annual Tree Lighting
With Thanksgiving all wrapped up, it’s now time to kickoff the countdown to Christmas. Cities and towns all across Connecticut are holding tree lightings Saturday. If you’re looking for a place to see a Christmas tree light up in Connecticut, Branford would certainly be among the top places for that with town officials saying this year’s festivities was bigger...
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Annual Holiday Festivities Underway in Branford
A vehicle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 95 north in Milford early Saturday morning.
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Dan Cosgrove Raises Money for Electric Vehicle to Transport Animals
Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter is looking for your help getting an electric vehicle to transport animals to and from their shelter. The shelter said the goal is to “safely and effectively save animals,” including transportation to veterinary appointments, adoption events, home meet and greets, and more. They’re raising money to buy a 2023 Kia Niro. This comes as the shelter…
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Woman Hit By Vehicle in Branford Has Died
A Branford woman who was hit by a vehicle on Friday evening has died, according to Branford police. Police said 55-year-old Eve Marie Angot, of Branford, was struck when she was crossing East Main Street near Windmill Hill Road. Branford police officers and members of the fire departments who responded began treating her and Angot was transported to Yale-New Haven…
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Sybil Creek Bridge in Branford to be Closed for Around 2 Weeks
The Sybil Creek Bridge in Branford is going to be closed for about two weeks as crews work to replace it. The closure begins on Monday. During that time, no traffic will be able to travel over the bridge. Residents are reminded to add time to their commutes during the closure. Police said the best alternate route is the one…
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Branford Family Evacuated During Florida Vacation Due to Ian
A Branford family got more than what they bargained for during what was supposed to be a relaxing two-week trip to the island of Captiva in Florida. Ian made landfall in Florida Wednesday as a category 4 hurricane and became a tropical storm over land early Thursday. Around 5 a.m. Tuesday, a weather warning dinged their phones, Sherry DuPont said. By…
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Branford Family Vacationing in Florida Gets Out of the Path of Ian
A Branford family vacationing in Captiva, Florida, evacuated to Fort Lauderdale as Hurricane Ian approached on Tuesdsay.
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Dog Brought to Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter With Serious Injuries is Looking for a Home
A dog that was seriously injured and brought to Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter is on the mend and looking for a new family. The animal shelter gave the dog, named Evander, an x-ray after noticing the bandage on its front leg. Veterinarians said the dog needed to be rushed to the emergency vet hospital, where they said his front leg…
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Crash Caused Delays on I-95 North in Branford
There were traffic delays on Interstate 95 North in Branford Thursday morning after a crash involving several vehicles, according to CT Travel Smart. One lane was getting by and the highway was congested between exits 56 and 57, but the scene has cleared.
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Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Rescues Seriously Hurt Kitten
NOTE: This story contains details that some readers may find disturbing. A kitten that was seriously injured and brought to Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter has underwent surgery and is on the mend. The two-month-old kitten, named Bandit, was brought to the animal shelter in desperate need of help. They said she had multiple wounds all over her body, including a…
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76-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing From Branford Found
Connecticut State Police have canceled a Silver Alert for a 76-year-old woman who was missing from Branford. Troopers said the woman had been missing since Friday. On Saturday afternoon, state police canceled the Silver Alert. It’s unclear where she was found. Editor’s note: This story was updated to remove personally identifying information about the missing woman after she was...
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Branford Police Investigating Catalytic Converter Thefts
The Branford Police Department is investigating after the town experienced several catalytic converter thefts overnight on Thursday. Police said there was no particular pattern or neighborhood targeted. The thefts from the vehicles included those parked at residences, as well as several vehicles in the Branhaven Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership parking lot. Police officials said they are working to find possible…
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Memorial Grows in Branford Where 3 Young People Died in Car Crash
Community members are remembering three young people who died in a car crash in Branford. “Out of all people, like, why does it have to be one of the best people I’ve ever met?” said Jamie Wandell, a friend of Megan Povilaitis. On Sunday, people gathered by a makeshift memorial on Hosley Avenue. Friends and family paid their respects,...
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Makeshift Memorial Grows in Branford Where 3 People Died in Car Crash
Community members are remembering three young people who died in a car crash in Branford.
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Police Identify Three Branford Crash Victims
Police identified the three people killed in Thursday’s crash in Branford as 19-year-old Anthony Dudchik, 22-year-old Robert Dudchik, and 17-year-old Megan Nicole Povilaitis.
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Police ID 3 People Found Dead After Crash in Branford
Police have identified the three people who were killed after a vehicle appears to have crashed off the road in Branford on Thursday. Officials identified the three people killed as 19-year-old Anthony Dudchik, 22-year-old Robert Dudchik, and 17-year-old Megan Nicole Povilaitis. Both Anthony and Robert were the sons of News 8 Capitol Report’s Tom Dudchik, the news station said. “News…
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Three People Killed in Branford Crash
Branford police said speed appears to be a factor in the crash that took place on Hosley Avenue.