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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.

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Neighbors
Children Inspire Bridgeport Mom To Earn College Degree Children Inspire Bridgeport Mom To Earn College Degree
Children Inspire Bridgeport Mom To Earn College Degree BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- With two young children and a full-time job, Bridgeport’s Stacey Wilson simply could not find the drive to finish off her college education. That changed when she learned about the University of Bridgeport’s IDEAL Program. Now, 18 years after graduating from high school, the single mother is eight months away from earning a Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies with a Business Concentration. “After my divorce, I looked at my options and I started to look long-term,’’ Wilson said. “I checked out an online college, but I felt like I was getting the runaround. …

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Real Estate
Putnam County Real Estate Sees Mixed Results In 3rd Quarter Putnam County Real Estate Sees Mixed Results In 3rd Quarter
Putnam County Real Estate Sees Mixed Results In 3rd Quarter PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Third quarter real estate sales figures released Tuesday showed sales increasing but prices falling in Putnam County. The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors’ report showed a 3.1 percent increase in homes sold in Putnam County compared to the third quarter in 2013. For the third quarter, the median sale price of a single family house in Putnam was $320,000, a decrease of 3.8 percent from the same time period last year. For the year, sales fell 3.5 percent for the four counties included in the report compared to the first three quarters of 2013. “The real story …

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Sports
Unbeaten Archbishop Stepinac Football Rolling, But Stiff Test Awaits Unbeaten Archbishop Stepinac Football Rolling, But Stiff Test Awaits
Unbeaten Archbishop Stepinac Football Rolling, But Stiff Test Awaits WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac’s football team remains No. 2 in the latest state rankings from MaxPreps, but the Crusaders face one of their stiffest tests this season on Friday, Oct. 17. Stepinac (6-0) travels to Melville on Friday to play St. Anthony’s (4-2), which is ranked 13th by MaxPreps. The Friars are coming off a 40-30 loss to Iona Prep on Sunday. The Crusaders’ final two regular season games are against Chaminade (2-4) and Monsignor Farrell (4-2), which is ranked 69th in the state by MaxPreps. And so far, there has been no stopping the Crusaders. Stepinac crushed…

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Sports
Wilton High School Plans Senior Night For Soccer Players Wilton High School Plans Senior Night For Soccer Players
Wilton High School Plans Senior Night For Soccer Players WILTON, Conn. -- Nine seniors from the Wilton High School varsity team will be honored before their home game on Friday, Oct. 17. Ceremonies for the seniors begin at 6:45 p.m. The Warriors take on Norwalk at 7 p.m. at Kristine Lilly Field at the Wilton High Stadium. The festivities are a part of the Wilton High School's homecoming weekend celebrations. Free refreshments will be available at halftime. The public is invited to attend. Photo identifications: Front row, from left: Michael Legaz, Will DeSantis. Back row, from left: Geoff Keating, Peter Hermann, Elliot Lipner, Michael Lync…

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Neighbors
The Inn At New Canaan's Waveny Holds Stair Dedication The Inn At New Canaan's Waveny Holds Stair Dedication
The Inn At New Canaan's Waveny Holds Stair Dedication NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A stair dedication ceremony was recently held at The Inn, Waveny LifeCare Network’s independent living residence. The new stairs were made possible by a donation from Thomas Gillespie in memory and celebration of his mother, former Inn resident Florence Gillespie. Pictured are Thomas Gillespie, his son Douglas Gillespie and wife, Serena, and children, Alexandra and Douglas Jr.    

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Business
New Ridgefield Store Welcomes Fairfield County Runners New Ridgefield Store Welcomes Fairfield County Runners
New Ridgefield Store Welcomes Fairfield County Runners RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Megan Searfoss and Deb Povinelli found a passion for running years ago. Beginning this week, the Ridgefield women will share their expertise, joy and insight with everyone in the vast Fairfield County running community. Searfoss and Povinelli are co-owners of Ridgefield Running Company, which holds its grand opening -- called “Breaking The Tape” -- on Thursday at 5 p.m. The store, which had a soft open last week, will host a series of events throughout the weekend with giveaways, group runs and free yoga and injury-prevention classes. Ridgefield Running Company, loc…

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Real Estate
Westchester Real Estate Sees Mixed Results In Third Quarter Westchester Real Estate Sees Mixed Results In Third Quarter
Westchester Real Estate Sees Mixed Results In Third Quarter WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Third quarter real estate sales figures released Tuesday showed sales slowing but prices increasing in Westchester County. The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors’ report showed a 2.7 percent decrease in homes sold in Westchester County compared to the third quarter in  2013. For the third quarter, the median sale price of a single family house in Westchester was $682,500, up by 4.7 percent over 2013. “The real story is not that we’re down two or three percent from last year,’’ said Phil Faranda, president of the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service. “T…

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Events
Darien Chamber Offers Unique Auction Items At Wine Tasting Darien Chamber Offers Unique Auction Items At Wine Tasting
Darien Chamber Offers Unique Auction Items At Wine Tasting DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Chamber of Commerce will host its annual wine tasting and auction on Thursday, Oct. 23, with several packages available for bidding. The event will be held at BMW of Darien from 6-9 p.m. Auction items include: Tickets to the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade.  Watch the CBS News and Scott Pelley Live from the Control Room with Jane Pelley.  Dream trip to any regular-season game in the U.S. (any sport) includes air/hotel/tickets.  Deluxe trip to Napa Valley air/hotel, etc. included. No-stress train parking in a premium spot for one year. Other it…

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Events
Hudson River Potters Plan November Show In Briarcliff Hudson River Potters Plan November Show In Briarcliff
Hudson River Potters Plan November Show In Briarcliff BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The Hudson River Potters will hold a show and sale of ceramic art and functional pottery in November at Briarcliff Congregational Church. Show hours are Friday, Nov. 7, from 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Handmade gifts will be featured during the event at the church, at the corner of Pleasantville and South State roads. An artists’ reception will open the event on Friday. Admission is free. Visit the Hudson River Potters website for more information about the group.

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Public Speaking Workshop For Students Coming To Southport Public Speaking Workshop For Students Coming To Southport
Public Speaking Workshop For Students Coming To Southport FAIRFIELD, Conn. – S4 Study Skills of Southport will present an S4 Public Speaking Workshop: Finding Your Voice at Pequot Library starting on Tuesday, Oct.  28. The sessions will be held from 6 – 7:30 p.m. for three Tuesday nights plus three Sunday afternoons from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. starting Nov. 2. This six-week course is for 8th – 12th graders. Public speaking activities help teenagers build self-confidence. The skills of speaking clearly, professionally, and with respect for self and others can resonate across every avenue of their world for years to come. Benefits include the power…

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