Walking the digital talk
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:45:11 -0800

Stratford's efforts at becoming a digital community are also featured prominently, with a spotlight on the city's high-speed fibre-optic and Wi-Fi network, the new University of Waterloo Stratford campus and tech-focused local businesses such as ...

It's a horse race down the stretch for 'big three'
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:51:23 -0800

As the 'big three' in the Midwestern Conference jockey for position, every last regular-season contest is like a playoff game for Stratford Cullitons, Brantford Golden Eagles and Elmira Sugar Kings. The Tribe has just six games remaining before the ...

UIL realignment: River Road sought move to return to Class 3A ranks
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:23:29 -0800

Memphis assistant football coach Brian Ramsey, left, and head coach Jason Ferguson discuss the University Interscholastic League realignments Thursday morning at the Region 16 building. Memphis was moved out of District 2-1A Division II and into ...

Wendell Wayne Meyer
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:52:53 -0800

10, 2012 at Mid Michigan Stratford Village. The son of the late Herman Wayne and Beulah May (Schroll) was born in North Manchester, Ind. on March 22, 1935. Wendell graduated from Chester High School and then completed an undergraduate chemistry degree ...

Obama defense budget would spare New England weapons manufacturing
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:04:19 -0800

However, modest cuts in defense research could have a ripple effect at some universities and smaller tech firms across the region that depend heavily on research grants and government seed money to pursue scientific breakthroughs.

Stratford hires ex-MTSU player as football coach
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:18:33 -0800

Pitts, the offensive coordinator at Warren County the last two years after holding the same title for Marshall County from 2007-2009, has been named Stratford's coach. I played defensive back at Middle Tennessee State University , Pitts said.

A heart-pounding presentation in the school gym
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:33:52 -0800

... is one of the most popular elective classes offered to sixth, seventh and eighth graders at John Paul II Regional School, Stratford . Higgins, a registered nurse, is a volunteer teacher at John Paul II and employee of the University of Pennsylania.

Who's What, Where - February 2012
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:25:42 -0800

He holds a BS in accounting from the University of Connecticut. Todd Cassese, MD has joined the faculty of the Frank H. Netter, MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University . He will oversee clinical skills taught to first- and second-year medical ...

Area teens heading to Penn State University tournament
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:36:15 -0800

Brendon Mc Leod, of Rostock, and Ethan Mc Carroll and Jordan Mc Conkey, of Stratford , are heading to College State, Pennsylvania this Friday, Feb. 3 to compete in the 22nd annual Nittany Ninvitational volleyball tournament. The tournament has 48 teams ...

Mary Martin Riffe
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:20:10 -0800

Mary was born on November 13, 1912 in Stratford , Texas, to William and Elanor (Ward) Martin. She graduated from Stratford High School. She attended college at Texas Women's University , and went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree from West Texas State ...

Eight more enter Westerly Hall
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:56:39 -0800

Berardo attended the University of Rhode Island, where he was a starting tackle as a freshman until he damaged a ligament in his knee. Berardo worked for many years at Electric Boat and Avco Lycoming in Stratford , Conn.

Strong bench helps carry men's basketball Panthers to the top
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:05:13 -0800

... top of the Atlantic University Sport standings. But it is the strong play off the bench of two Maritime-born players that has turned a good team into a great team. Forwards Geoff Doane of St. Margaret's Bay NS, and Aaron Robbins of Stratford , PEI, ...

NJ parents see hope after transplant denial outcry
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:38:53 -0800

19, 2012 file photo, Chrissy and Joseph Rivera pose with their 3-year-old mentally disabled daughter, Amelia Rivera, at their home in Stratford , NJ The Riveras, who had claimed their daughter was denied a kidney transplant at Children's Hospital of ...

Stratford's growth lags
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:09:42 -0800

For the longest time, Stratford's population has been well above average for age and well below the provincial average for growth, said Mathieson. It's one of the reasons the city has invested in the University of Waterloo -- to try to attract and ...

Thunder rolls for hockey Hawks
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:09:29 -0800

Laurier goalie Erika Thunder has taken Canadian university hockey by storm. The 19-year-old member of the First Nation at Buffalo Point. Man. was a surprise starter this season for her Golden Hawks. Thunder led the country in wins with 18 while her ...

Grizzlies a win-win (football)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:09:38 -0800

Members include EJ Yearwood, an all-Yankee Conference selection, and Andrew Conroy, both of Bunnell, and Stratford High School graduates Nick Riely, Jason Vasquez, Jeff Miller and Aaron Ball. Once the season was done on the field, the Grizzlies, ...

Men's Basketball Defeats AIC On Senior Day, 72-60
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:19:45 -0800

scored a career-high 24 points to lead three Owls in double digits as the Southern Connecticut State University men's basketball team recorded a 72-60 victory over American International on Saturday afternoon. Prior to the game, the team honored its ...

Events calendar for Week Starting Feb. 10
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:55:46 -0800

Stratford Library, The Causes of World War I , 2 pm Feb. 12, speaker will be Mark Albertson, free, 2203 Main St., Stratford ; 203-385-4162. Western Connecticut State University , Reading/book signing by Kevin Gutzman, author of James Madison and the ...

Tickets now on sale for Voice winner's concert
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:04:49 -0800

Colon, who was born in Stratford , Conn., is the son of a Dominican father (and disc jockey) and Puerto Rican mother. He studied music at the University of Hartford's Hartt School and describes his unique sound an eclectic blend of rhythm and blues, ...

E. Stratford Smith Jr., lawyer and professor
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:45:29 -0800

E. Stratford Smith Jr. lawyer, professor E. Stratford Smith Jr., 95, a lawyer who had a second career as a Penn State University professor of telecommunications law, died Dec. 25 at a hospital in State College, Pa. He had a heart ailment, ...