North Branford NewsLocal news for North Branford, CT continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.North Branford Bank Held Up- May 25, 2008 Police are looking for two black men held up the Wachovia Bank on Middletown Ave in North Branford this afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/north-branford-ct/2008/05/north-branford-bank-held-up?fromrss=1 Police Investigate Two Bank Robberies- May 23, 2008 Police were investigating two bank robberies in the state on Thursday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/north-branford-ct/2008/05/police-investigate-two-bank-robberies?... Police Incident Report- May 21, 2008 The Sound publishes a Police Incident Report to inform residents of incidents, criminal activities, and police responses occurring in Branford and North Branford.http://www.topix.net/city/north-branford-ct/2008/05/police-incident-report?fromrss=1 Town Reaches out to Displaced Quebecor Employees- May 19, 2008 "I've spoken with remarkably wonderful people" The national economic crisis hit home for residents last week as QuebecorNortheast Graphics announced it will close its North Haven facility on June 30. via Montville Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/north-branford-ct/2008/05/town-reaches-out-to-displaced-quebecor... Prom prep on a budget- May 17, 2008 "In today's economy they're foolish not to. The parents definitely set a good example for them in that area. They come in a few times and they get hooked, thinking what can I get today for a bargain" The cost of the prom certainly adds up, but with tough economic times, even high school students are looking for ways to cut costs. via WTNHhttp://www.topix.net/city/north-branford-ct/2008/05/prom-prep-on-a-budget?fromrss=1 More Foreclosures, More Signs- May 15, 2008 "We can make eight foreclosure signs next week, or 25. There's not this wave after wave of foreclosure sign business here that you'd think based on the news." Comments The current foreclosure crisis has meant more work for a Fair Haven-based sign-making family - which sometimes needs doggie treats or a call to the cops to finish the job. via New Haven Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/north-branford-ct/2008/05/more-foreclosures-more-signs?fromrss=1 Convicted Sex Offender Accused of Attacking Neighbor in North Branford- May 12, 2008 A convicted sex offender was arrested Wednesday on charges that he tried raping his 82-year-old neighbor last month.Police say 49-year-old Joseph Von Britton broke into the woman's home on Middletown Avenue before dawn on April 27 and covered her face with a pillow and blanket, police said. DNA evidence left at the scene lead investigators Von Britton, police said.He is charged with criminal attempt to commit first-degree sexual assault, first-degree unlawful restraint and first-degree...http://www.topix.net/city/north-branford-ct/2008/05/convicted-sex-offender-accused-of-atta... A crack at a new track- May 10, 2008 "It's kind of de-motivating, to compete and train really hard on the track day in and day out and not get to run on it in meets" By News Channel 8's Bob Wilson Posted May 06, 2008 11:30 PM Durham _ There's trouble on the track at one area high school. via WTNHhttp://www.topix.net/city/north-branford-ct/2008/05/a-crack-at-a-new-track?fromrss=1 |