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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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Events

Lewisboro Labor Day Biathlon Shows Growth In Region SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Brian Stempel forgot to get bike racks for racers at the first South Salem Church Tavern Biathlon in 2011. As athletes get ready for Monday’s race, the logistics, details and organization have become much more finely tuned. “It’s just kind of grown organically,’’ said Stempel, who has been involved with the race since the beginning. “The first year we had 70 people participate, and last year we had about 140. It’s a nice casual event.” The race consists of a seven-mile bike ride and a four-mile run. It starts at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Labor Day, Monday, Sept…

by Tom Renner

08/29/2014

Neighbors

Westchester Community College's Transfer Coordinator Wins Industry Honor WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Robin Graff of Westchester Community College enthusiastically embraced the mission of the New York State Transfer and Articulation Association when she joined the organization three years ago. In turn, the Association recently honored Graff for her service by awarding her the New Professional Award, which recognizes the enthusiasm and involvement of members who join the organization. “What I love about the organization is all members are dedicated professionals,’’ Graff said. “They are there for the right reasons. All the people I’ve become involved with want…

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Events

Bon Jovi Tribute Band Plans Danbury Visit In September DANBURY, Conn. -- 1 Wild Night, a Bon Jovi tribute band, will play at Molly Darcy's in Danbury on Saturday, Sept. 20. The band will Bon Jovi's biggest hits, including "Livin' On a Prayer," "You Give Love a bad Name," "Wanted Dead or Alive," "Bed of Roses" and more. Two set show starts at 10 p.m. and there is a $5 cover. Molly Darcy's is located at 39 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Call 203-794-0449 for information. More information about 1 Wild Night is on its Facebook page.

by Tom Renner

08/28/2014

Politics

State Senate Candidate In Norwalk Rips CL&P Rate Increase Request NORWALK, Conn. -- Bill Dunne, a Republican candidate for State Senate from Norwalk and Darien, is speaking out against a proposed rate increase by Connecticut Light & Power. CL&P asked for an average rate hike that would add an average of $12.48 to each user's utility bill. The increase must be approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). A public hearing on the increase will be held on Thursday, Aug. 28, in the Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. “Connecticut electricity rates are already among the highest in the natio…

by Tom Renner

08/28/2014

News

Expect Delays On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Starting Sept. 2 PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- An ongoing deck replacement on the Newburgh-Beach Bridge could cause delays for drivers beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2. The traffic pattern on the eastbound side of the bridge will change on that date. Work is scheduled to begin that night. The span will be limited to two lanes around the clock and the speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph as a safety precaution for travelers and workers. Drivers can expect delays traveling from Newburgh to Beacon during morning rush and other heavy volume periods, according to the state Bridge Authority. The $93 million project i…

by Tom Renner

08/27/2014

Police & Fire

Taxi Driver Killed After Violent Struggle In North Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A city taxi driver is dead after he was stabbed in what Stamford police say was a violent struggle both inside and outside his Stamford taxi early Wednesday morning. Mahomed Kamal, 47, was found on the lawn of 150 Doolittle Road at about 8:30 a.m. by landscapers, police said. The home is in the Westover area of Stamford close to the Den Road exit on the the Merritt Parkway. The taxi was impaled on a wooden portion of the street nearby, police said. Kamal was pronounced dead at the scene. He had been stabbed multiple times, police said. The knife has not been…

by Frank MacEachern

08/27/2014

News

Stamford Police Investigating 'Untimely Death' On Doolittle Road STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford police are investigating "an untimely death" that occurred on Doolittle Road on Wednesday morning, according to Public Information Officer Sgt. Kelly Connelly. Connelly said police had no comment about the ongoing investigation. A press release will be available later in the day, Connelly said. The Advocate reported a special operations truck arrived at 150 Doolittle Road at 9:15 and a crime scene investigation unit arrived shortly afterwards. Doolittle Road is a dead end street off of Den Road in the Roxbury area of Stamford.

by Tom Renner

08/27/2014

Neighbors

Brigadoon Show Stables Owner Balances Tricky Training, Competing Dynamic NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Lainie Wimberly believes training and riding horses are integrated skills. The owner and head trainer at North Salem’s Brigadoon Show Stables has nearly 30 years of success at each to back her up. Wimberly, a Ridgefield, Conn., resident, started riding at age 9, and by age 11, she was the youngest rider at the time to qualify for the Maclay Finals at the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden. She went on to become a nationally acclaimed Junior rider, and opened Brigadoon in 1987. Wimberly is now one of the premier Hunter rider trainers in the country and has …

by Tom Renner

08/27/2014

Business

Forbes Ranks Fairfield County 12th In Best Cities For Young Professionals FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Forbes magazine ranked Fairfield County 12th in a list of America’s Best Cities For Young Professionals. The magazine determined the best prospects for professionals ages 24 to 34 who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The magazine considered local unemployment rates, and job projections over the next two years, the number of small and large businesses per capita, median salaries, the cost-of-living index and census data on the local population ages 25 and up. The magazine included the Metro Statistical Area from Stamford to Bridgeport. Fairfield County moved…

by Tom Renner

08/27/2014

Lifestyle

Record Field Runs In New Canaan Race For Autism NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A record number of runners completed the 5K run Friday in New Canaan at the All Out For Autism race. New Balance New Canaan sponsored the race, which had 395 finishers. There was also a kids fun run before the main event in the sixth annual edition of the race. Mike St. George, 15, of New Canaan was the overall winner for the 3.1-mile distance in 18:56. Eliza Hompe, 22, also of New Canaan, won the women’s overall race in 19:51. Rounding out the top three among the men were Alex Ellsworth, 17, of New Canaan, also in 18:56, and David Ott of Darien, who ran 19:06. K…

by Tom Renner

08/27/2014

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