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Friday, January 4, 2013

Ridgefield boys basketball survives Greenwich



At right, Kurt Steidl of Ridgefield dunks the ball on a second quarter alley-oop play as Alex Wolf # 32 of Greenwich and teammate Jake Tennenbaum, left, looks on during the boys high school basketball game between Greenwich and Ridgefield at Greenwich High School, Friday night, Jan.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/articleGallery/Ridgefield-boys-basketball-survives-Greenwich-4168872.php

Duo Finishes Up Stay at Tennessee Diving...



... and helped close out the competition on the women's side for the Nittany Lions. Springsteen and Emily Stotesbery (Greenwich, Conn.) both competed on the one-meter board on the UT campus. In the prelims, Springsteen was the top PSU performer with a ...

http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/w-swim/recaps/010413aab.html

Armed guards on radar of Greenwich schools



... of parents following last month's shooting rampage in Newtown. In a district-wide letter sent out Thursday, Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent William McKersie said he is continuing to field emails from parents and staff calling for security to ...

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/greenwich/db_309862/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=6V2Vqqno&pn=0

Bizcal



... for women over 40, will celebrate Fabulous Females in Finance , on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at The JHouse Greenwich, 1114 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Speakers include Susan Bruno , of Beach Wealth Consulting and founder of DivaCFO; Stephanie Bruno , ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Bizcal-4168750.php

YMCA to celebrate new digs tomorrow



The YMCA of Greenwich is preparing to celebrate the completion of its recent construction with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on tomorrow, Jan.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101825-ymca-to-celebrate-new-digs-tomorrow.html

Coming to America: Obi helps GFA boys hoops slay foes



... GFA campus highlights the power of connections made during a lifetime. Steve Eggers, an oil trader who lives in Greenwich, had been doing business in Nigeria dating back to the 1970s. During his many trips to the country, he'd play pickup basketball ...

http://www.westport-news.com/highschool/article/Coming-to-America-Obi-helps-GFA-boys-hoops-slay-963570.php

Woodbridge International Closes Sale of Leslie's Jewelry to Quality Gold



Woodbridge International is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Greenwich, Connecticut-based Leslie's Jewelry Manufacturing Corporation to Quality Gold, Inc., based in Fairfield, Ohio.

http://www.andhranews.net/Business/2013/Woodbridge-International-Closes-Sale-Leslies-Jewelry-414.htm

Armed guards on radar of Greenwich schools



... of parents following last month's shooting rampage in Sandy Hook. In a district-wide letter sent out Thursday, Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent William McKersie said he is continuing to field emails from parents and staff calling for security ...

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_309836/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Na0TyTeb&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Feds Indict Ex-Leader, Current Treasurer Of Tribe That Runs Foxwoods Casino



The former head of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, which runs Foxwoods Resort Casino , and its current treasurer were indicted Friday by federal authorities on charges they embezzled money from tribe.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-pequots-arrested-20130104,0,1397100.story

Armed security guards on radar of Greenwich Public Schools



Superintendent of Schools William McKersie, shown here in his office at the Havemeyer Building in Greenwich in July 2012, revealed in a district-wide letter sent Thursday, Jan.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Armed-security-guards-on-radar-of-Greenwich-4167809.php

Armed security guards on radar of Greenwich Public Schools



Superintendent of Schools William McKersie, shown here in his office at the Havemeyer Building in Greenwich in July 2012, revealed in a district-wide letter sent Thursday, Jan.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Armed-security-guards-on-radar-of-Greenwich-4167809.php

Greenwich Cops: Three Charged With Forging Prescription



From left, Henry O. Iyasere, Tiara Smith and Smiley Abney are charged with attempting to obtain oxycodone with a forged prescription at a Greenwich pharmacy.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-cops-three-charged-forging-prescription

Xavier Football Wins Third Consecutive LL Title



... Xavier High School football team reigns supreme in Class LL. The road to the title game saw the Falcons handle #6 Greenwich in the quarterfinals (55-14) and #7 Glastonbury in the semifinals (30-13) to set up the Dec. 7 meeting with fifth-seeded ...

http://www.rarereminder.com/story.php?id=200175&story=Xavier_Football_Wins_Third_Consecutive_LL_Title

Police Roundup: Domestic Violence Arrests; I-95 Crash



Argument over use of car An argument over the inability to use a car, led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Greenwich man on third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct charges on Wednesday evening.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/police-roundup-domestic-violence-arrests-i-95-crash

Gene therapy: Local group seeks 'answers to cancer'



There may not be a cure for cancer just yet, but the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy , a nonprofit established by a Greenwich couple that's dedicated to gene therapy, is making big strides in treatment.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101822-gene-therapy-local-group-seeks-answers-to-cancer-.html

Greenwich Man Sentenced For Having Illegal Machine Guns



GREENWICH, Conn. Thomas Belluci, 51, of Greenwich, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison Thursday for possessing unregistered machine guns, according to a press release.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-man-sentenced-having-illegal-machine-guns

As 2013 begins, take a look back at 2012



There are many ways that made 2012 a year that stood out. A superstorm swept through Greenwich.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101821-as-2013-begins-take-a-look-back-at-2012.html

Chris Murphy Sworn In As Connecticut's Newest Senator



... as Connecticut's newest U.S. Senator. The man who won the hard-fought battle against Republican Linda McMahon of Greenwich, released the following statement: I am humbled and honored to have earned the support of people across Connecticut to serve ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/chris-murphy-sworn-in-as-connecticuts-newest-senator-faebe93d

Man Faces 1 Year in Jail for Machine Gun Possession



A 51-year-old Greenwich resident was sentenced Thursday to serve 12 months and one day in prison, following his conviction for possessing machine guns.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/man-faces-1-year-in-jail-for-machine-gun-possession

Get Fashionable To Help Greenwich Cop Families



GREENWICH, Conn. The Greenwich Police Department and Vineyard Vines have partnered together to create and sell one-of-a-kind neckties and tote bags to support the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/get-fashionable-help-greenwich-cop-families

What To Do In Greenwich This Weekend



GREENWICH, Conn. Here's a look a some events happening in Greenwich this week. For a full listing of events, see our Greenwich events page .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-weekend-12

Ex-Marcal plant buys Vermont paper mill



... he away-from-home segment." Soundview is one of the business segments of the private-equity firm Atlas Holdings of Greenwich, Conn., which owns and operates more than 70 facilities with nearly 9,000 employees worldwide.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/185628702_Ex-Marcal_plant_buys_Vermont_paper_mill.html

Armonk To Host Ski Injury Prevention Seminar



... it can also mean injuries. In an effort to keep them at a minimum, orthopedic surgeons of the ONS Foundation in Greenwich, Conn., and ski experts from Hickory & Tweed in Armonk will give a free seminar on ski and snowboard injury prevention on ...

http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/news/armonk-host-ski-injury-prevention-seminar