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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

Joe Jenkins's Contributions

Police & Fire

Stratford Softball Game Benefits Fallen Firefighter STRATFORD, Conn. – A charity softball game to benefit the family of fallen Stratford firefighter Jason Carrafiello will be held on Friday at Deluca Field. The Stratford Fire Department will go up against the Stratford Ladies Brakettes. The event will feature a full nine-inning game as well as a home run derby. Carrafiello died suddenly last Dec. 26 at the age of 38. He is survived by his wife, Jessica, and their two teenage kids, Caitlyn and Brian. Pre-sale tickets are $10 and are available at Stratford Fire Department Headquarters 2750 Main St. Tickets will also available at the gate o…

06/21/2017

Police & Fire

Both License Plates Stolen Off Car In Darien DARIEN, Conn. – A Darien resident had both license plates stolen from his vehicle, officials said. The victim said he drove the vehicle on June 11 then locked it in his garage. The complainant is not sure where the vehicle was when the plates were stolen, police said.

06/21/2017

Schools

Will Ferrell Surprises Ridgefield Native With $100K Scholarship On 'Today' RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Ridgefield native Samantha Watts was surprised by comedy legend Will Ferrell with a $100,000 scholarship on the Today Show Tuesday. Watts, who is studying Speech Language Pathology at Ithaca College, was one of nearly 2,000 people who applied for the contest. Watts told the Today Show she needed the money for graduate school after her families finances took a hit while her father battled esophageal cancer. When host Hoda Kotb told Watts she had won the scholarship, Watts burst into tears. Ferrell then came out of the crowd to present Watts with a giant check. Click…

06/21/2017

News

Edith Wheeler Library Eliminates Wednesday Hours Due To Budget Cut MONROE, Conn. – The Edith Wheeler Library will no longer be open on Wednesdays starting on July 1 due to town budget cuts. The Library will still be open on: Mondays and Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library will be closed on Sundays until October. The meeting room will still be available to outside groups on Wednesdays. Other programs that were held during Wednesday hours have been rescheduled, and other programming has been reduced. For any questions, contact Lorna Rhyins at lrhyins@ewml.org.

06/21/2017

News

Two GoFundMe Campaigns Pop Up For Bridgeport Woman Hit By Car BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – A Bridgeport woman who was injured along with two children now has two GoFundMe campaigns hoping to help her get back on her feet, according to CTPost. Shanta Jordan was hit by a car outside of Junco Restaurant along with two kids on May 31 in a horrifying crash. All three sustained injuries, CTPost reported. On June 7, David Robertson began a fundraiser for Jordan. In his message he said he didn't see any other fundraising going on for Jordan or the kids. To date, Robertson has raised $880 of a $10,000 goal. Robertson told CT Post he started the fundraiser and post…

06/21/2017

Police & Fire

Wilton Police Charge Woman With Violating Protective Order WILTON, Conn. – A New Haven woman violated a protective order on Monday when attempted to harass the victim by sending photos to third parties, according to the Wilton PoliceTiffany Tecce, 42, was held on $25,000 bond, officials said.

06/20/2017

Neighbors

Saddle Brook Fighter Faces Challenges In And Out Of Cage SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — There's no question that training has been tough for Saddle Brook fighter Juan Galarza — especially given the herniated disc in his neck. The real challenge, though, is instilling confidence in his students at Silver Fox BJJ. "What I love the most is just not about fighting itself, but what you get from teaching it," said Galarza of Garfield. "The way it could change a person's whole personality giving them confidence in every aspect of their lives. "And from fighting, I think is the ultimate challenge and I love challenges." Galarza moved t…

06/20/2017

Police & Fire

Unlocked Lincoln Navigator Stolen From Darien Home DARIEN, Conn. – Darien Police are searching for a 2008 Lincoln Navigator that was stolen out of a Christie Hill Road driveway on Sunday. Residents contacted the police saying one vehicle parked at the residence was broken into and a wallet was stolen. The Navigator was unlocked with the keys in the vehicle, police said. The Navigator is tan with license plates 6AWRN3.

06/20/2017

Schools

New Milford Trustees Fill 2 Vacant BOE Seats NEW MILFORD, N.J. — Tonia Andrews and George Adelung were sworn in as new trustees on the New Milford Board of Education last Tuesday. President Paige Ryan and Board Secretary Michael Sawicz administered the Oath of Office to both trustees. Andrews replaces recently resigned Trustee John Bigger and Adelung replaces recently resigned Trustee Daniel Conner.

06/20/2017

Police & Fire

Police: Realtor Tried To Auction $405K In Items Taken From Wilton Home WILTON, Conn. – A Ridgefield realtor is facing attempted larceny charges after she tried to sell items she stole from a Wilton house she was overseeing, police said. Barbara Morris, 66, stole items worth more than $400,000 from the home then attempted to sell it through an auction house in Stamford back in February. Morris turned herself in to authorities on June 15, police said. Morris posted a $75,000 bond and will appear in Norwalk Superior Court on June 26.

06/20/2017

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