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Sandra Diamond Fox

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

Schools

Fairfield's Top History Students Heading To State Competition FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- More than two-dozen students from Fairfield and Southport won awards at a recent regional competition for Connecticut History Day 2016 and will advance to the state competition. The Fairfield Regional Contest was held Saturday, March 19, at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Here are the award winners from Fairfield and Southport: Senior Division, Group Performance: First Place for "Red Rubber: King Leopold’s Reign of Terror in the Congo Free State" by Quinn Barry, Shannon Madden, Claire Langdon, Maddie Langdon and Elena Fernald from Pequot Home School in …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Events

Take Part In Major Citywide Clean-Up In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- There will be a citywide clean-up in Norwalk on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 10 a.m., at Lowe’s.Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and Lucia Rilling will kick off the event. “Lucia and I invite you to come out and see how you can get involved. This is a great activity for families, youth groups, clubs and fraternal organizations to volunteer and join their neighbors in making a difference in our city. We will have gloves, bags and lists of locations for you to tackle in your own neighborhood. Bring out your team and join in the fun," Rilling said. "Keeping Norwalk c…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

News

Former Custodian At Stamford HS Pleads Not Guilty To Bank Robbery STAMFORD, Conn. -- A retired Stamford High School custodian pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of robbing a Shippan bank, reports the Stamford Advocate.Thomas Genovese, 73, had confessed to robbing the bank earlier this month, police said. Genovese pleaded not guilty to armed robbery, threatening and fourth-degree larceny charges in state Superior Court in Stamford, reports the Stamford Advocate. Due to his frail health, Genovese was released without bond hours after the April 7 robbery, reports the Stamford Advocate. Click here to read the Stamford Advocate article.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

Events

Wilton Meeting Focuses On Mental Illness Among Youths WILTON, Conn. -- The next meeting of the National Alliance on Mental Illness' Child and Adolescent Network Support Group is Monday from 10-11:30 a.m. in the G&B Cultural Center in Wilton.The group, which is for parents of children under age 18 with behavioral, emotional and mental health issues, meets the fourth Monday of every month. Questions that are addressed include the following: Frustrated by your child's challenging behavior? Worried about how your child’s behavior affects the family, especially siblings? Wonder how others manage in similar situations? Married, but feel alone i…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

Schools

Bethel Middle School Principal Derek Muharem Leaving For New Post BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel Middle School Principal Derek Muharem is leaving the district for a similar job in his hometown, according to The News-Times.Muharem has accepted a position as principal of Long River Middle School in Prospect, Conn., according to The News-Times. He was principal of Bethel Middle School for four years and worked for Bethel Public Schools for 19 years, The News-Times said. He started in Bethel as a physical education teacher. In 2002, he became the district’s coordinator of physical education and health, The News-Times said. Muharem became assistant principal at the …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

News

Trumbull Group Invites Community To Substance Abuse Presentation TRUMBULL, Conn. — Trumbull’s Drug Prevention Task Force will present A Panel Presentation on Substance Abuse on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.at the McClinch Family Center.The following topics will be discussed: What you need to know about substance abuse and addiction. Local data. How and where to access help. There will also be a Q&A and Resource Fair. The McClinch Family Center is at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 210 Shelton Road, Trumbull.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

Events

'Elegant Primates' To Perform In Free Band Concert At Trumbull Library TRUMBULL, Conn. -- The Trumbull Library will host a free "Elegant Primates" Band Concert on April 24 at 2 p.m.Elegant Primates is a quartet playing original world-beat pop music. The group brings together an array of influences from Latin Rock and Afro-pop to the Beatles, with a nod toward Paul Simon and Brazilian dance sounds. For more information, call 203-452-5197 or click here. The Trumbull Library is at 33 Quality St.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

Events

Professional Organizer Talks About Spring Cleaning At Fairfield Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Kick start spring cleaning when professional organizer Anita Taylor visits Fairfield Public Library on Saturday, April 23, at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Room at the Main Library.Taylor has been helping clients for more than 20 years with her Fairfield-based business, Anita & Co. She is the creator of "Anita's Book, a solution to organizing important papers." All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free. Registration is requested. To register, or for more information about this and other programs, click here or call 203-256-3160. Fairfield Public Lib…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

Schools

Iceland Energy Summit Sparks Ideas For New Canaan Country School Students NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan Country School ninth-graders recently attended the Global Student Leaders Summit on “The Future of Energy” during a weeklong trip to Reykjavik, Iceland this spring. While building a deeper understanding of renewable and sustainable energy production, the students were also working collaboratively with small international teams, using creative problem solving strategies and building their own leadership skills. The students -- Lucy Carroll, Holly Diomede, Daltanette Mitchell, Meghan Musto, Grady Norton, Roan Scanlon-Black and Chris Zegarra -- attended three …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

Politics

Monroe Adds Extra Hours For Absentee Voting For Primary MONROE, Conn. — The office of the Town Clerk in Monroe is offering extended hours for absentee ballots for those who qualify. The hours are as follows: Thursday, April 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23, from 9-11 a.m. Connecticut's presidential primary is Tuesday, April 26. Only voters enrolled in a political party may take part. Absentee voting is a two-step process. An application for a ballot must be signed and filed with the Town Clerk before a ballot can be issued. Applications are available at the Town Clerk's Office on Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. and 4:3…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

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