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Tom Renner

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trenner@dailyvoice.com

No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Tom Renner's Contributions

News

Norwalk's Concussion Guidelines Dedicated To Jonathan Brown NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk concussion guidelines were dedicated in Jonathan Brown's memory last week by the Norwalk Common Council. Brown, a student at the University of Alabama, died in 2012 in Memphis, Tenn. as the result of a dirt bike accident. He was 20. In the accident, Brown barely bumped his head on the soil. He was knocked unconscious immediately and never woke up. He suffered major brain damage and succumbed to his injuries a day later. Brown played football in the Pop Warner football league during the 7th grade and continued playing up to his senior year of high school a…

by Tom Renner

06/30/2015

Sports

Stamford's Roones Takes 8th In Javelin At National Track & Field Meet STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamfords Stephanie Roones finished eighth in the country in the javelin Saturday at the USA Track and Field Junior Championships in Eugene, Ore. Roones, a rising sophomore at Monmouth University in New Jersey and a graduate of Westhill High School, threw the javelin a distance of 149 feet, 8 inches. The distance was a career high for Roones by nine feet and more than 20 feet further than her best throw in high school. Roones finished fifth for Monmouth in the event at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championships.

by Tom Renner

06/30/2015

Sports

2 Norwalk Cal Ripken Teams Win Tournament Titles NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Cal Ripken Baseball (ages 4-12) announced today a number of strong finishes by its 9 through 12 year-old traveling all-star teams at the 22nd annual Al Leonard Jimmy Fund Invitational baseball tournament in Bethel,. Drawing nearly 50 teams from throughout the state, the 22nd annual Al Leonard Jimmy Fund Invitational baseball tournament is one of the largest and most efficiently run tournaments in New England and has raised over $1 million for cancer research. Norwalk’s 9 year-old and 11 year-old teams won their respective divisions. The 10 year-olds were runners u…

by Tom Renner

06/30/2015

News

New Canaan Letter: Waveny LifeCare Thanks First County Bank NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Submit letters to newcanaan@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor: On behalf of Waveny LifeCare Network’s board of directors, staff, patients, residents and clients, I would like to sincerely thank First County Bank Foundation for their loyal and generous support of our organization. We are extremely grateful to have been selected as a recipient of their grant to help fund the upgrade and retrofit of our lighting system, both inside and outside at our 3 Farm Road campus. This project will help to lower our en…

by William C. Piper

06/30/2015

Real Estate

Somers Loan Specialist Sees Sales Soar Through Spring, Summer WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The cold and snowy winter did not deter many homebuyers in Westchester County, and Throughbred Mortgage Senior loan officer Austin Stellato has seen the momentum carry over through June. “It was an extremely busy spring market and it’s continuing right through summer,’’ Stellato said. “It’s a lot of first-time buyers. Right now, it’s a sellers’ market, due to a lack of inventory. I’ve had clients who are putting offers in on five or six houses, and not having their offer accepted. Cash is king right now. That’s what the sellers are going for, even if the borrowe…

Content Partner: Teresa Chang

Lifestyle

Stamford Triathlon Keeps Growing, And So Does Need For Kids In Crisis STAMFORD, Conn. -- Like a young child, the Stamford Navigators KIC It Triathlon continues to grow at a swift rate. Although rain, mist and fog reduced the number of participants Sunday, the addition this year of 5k and 10k runs gave the event added appeal for non-triathletes. Now in its eighth year, the annual event has grown in terms of stature and appeal. After starting out as an Olympic distance triathlon, there is now a kids triathlon, a Sprint distance triathlon and the road races. Truly, there is something for everybody, a cornucopia of endurance competition. Race host Kids In Cri…

by Tom Renner

06/29/2015

Schools

2 Seniors Earn Scholarships From Stamford Board Of Realtors STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Board of Realtors presented two Stamford seniors with the Raymond F. Gates Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Westhill High grad Daniel Getman and Trinity Catholic grad Thomas Sweeney accepted the scholarships.The scholarships are awarded to exceptional students whose parents are realtors in Stamford. Getman will attend Duke University to study Pre-Med in order to pursue his interest in Neuroscience. He was featured in Stamford Magazine’s article, “Top Ten Teens to Watch.” He is the son of Lena Getman, who is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Broker…

by Tom Renner

06/29/2015

Lifestyle

Dieters Find Varied Reasons To Shed Pounds With Harrison Business HARRISON, N.Y. -- Dieters seek to shed unwanted pounds for several reasons. Harrison’s Can’t Lose Diet owner Pat Hall said people generally fall into one of several categories. “Since launching Can’t Lose Diet I’ve seen people of all ages, professions, socio-economic levels, male/female, who want to lose weight and what I’ve found is that there is no one standard demographic category that my clients fit into,’’ Hall said. “ Rather, it’s the emotional motivation that drives them.” One motivator is what Hall terms “The Big Event.” “We’ve all experienced it. Our 20-year high school reunio…

Content Partner: Can't Lose Diet

Business

The Westchester Bank Featured Saturday On Fox Business Network WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Westchester Bank will be featured on Fox Business Network's "In View" on Saturday, June 27, at 5 p.m. The special edition half-hour show will focus on small business customers discussing the important role community banks play in the growth and vitality of small businesses. The show is hosted by Larry King. The Westchester Bank President & CEO, John Tolomer, as well as Bank customers Frank Webers, CEO of Collins Brothers Moving Corp. and Mike Brady, CEO of Greyston Bakery Inc. will be featured on the show. The feature addresses key advantages offered by …

by Tom Renner

06/26/2015

Real Estate

Historic Irvington Mansion Blends Old-Age Charm With 21st Century Living IRVINGTON, N.Y. – An Irvington mansion with history and character seamlessly blends with 21st century living. The former home of New York City developer Michael Paterno rivals most new construction, according to William Raveis agents Pam Eskind and Vicki Wessel. The home, which was built in 1912, has seven bedrooms, 7.5 baths and sits on 2.2 acres near the Hudson River. Click here for complete property details on the $9,495,000 listing. “The homeowners painstakingly renovated and restored the estate keeping its unique characteristics intact. Most extraordinary is the Guest House that mi…

Content Partner: William Raveis Legends Realty Group

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