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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.

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Lifestyle
Monroe Library Kicks Off Teen Summer Reading Event Monroe Library Kicks Off Teen Summer Reading Event
Monroe Library Kicks Off Teen Summer Reading Event MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe is hosting a teen summer reading kickoff event: "Get In The Game Read," which will take place on Friday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sign up for summer reading and find out about new summer programs.  Teens entering grades 7 to 12 can come to the Teen Space from 2 to 3 p.m. for the game of Telestrations, which is like Telephone, only with drawings.  No registration is needed. For more information, call 203-452-2852 or click here. The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is at 733 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe.

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Events
Danbury Music Centre Hits High Note With Summer Festival Programs Danbury Music Centre Hits High Note With Summer Festival Programs
Danbury Music Centre Hits High Note With Summer Festival Programs DANBURY, Conn. -- Starting on June 27, the Danbury Music Centre’s seasonal Summer Festival 2016 begins and many programs will be offered.Programs such as the Summer Strings, Summer Bands, Summer Piano Program, Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Afrikan Drumming, Camp A Capella and many others will be offered to students and musicians.  Since the 1950s, the Danbury Music Centre has offered educational summer programming to the Danbury community. Each workshop and program features experienced directors who will help students expand and grow their musical abilities.  In addition, the Chamber Music I…

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Police & Fire
White Hills Fire Company Earns Award For 'Best Aerial' At Shelton Parade White Hills Fire Company Earns Award For 'Best Aerial' At Shelton Parade
White Hills Fire Company Earns Award For 'Best Aerial' At Shelton Parade SHELTON, Conn. -- Members of the White Hills Fire Company in Shelton took home the award for "Best Aerial" in the Beacon Hose Co.1 Parade. Members of Huntington Co.3 won "Best Rescue."

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Rock Out To 'Whitford St. Holmes' At Fairfield Theatre Company Rock Out To 'Whitford St. Holmes' At Fairfield Theatre Company
Rock Out To 'Whitford St. Holmes' At Fairfield Theatre Company FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The rock 'n' roll show "Whitford St. Holmes" will play on Sunday, June 19 at 8 p.m. on StageOne at the Fairfield Theatre Company. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $48. The show features Brad Whitford of Aerosmith and Derek St. Holmes of Ted Nugent, as well as Tesla drummer Troy Luccketta and studio ace Chopper Anderson on bass. Whitford said the quintet is “all old-school rockers, super-passionate about rock 'n' roll, the music that moved us as teenagers.”  They released their first album in more than three decades on June 3.  In 2015, both Whitford and St.…

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Police & Fire
Brookfield Businesses Donate To Town's Torch Run For Special Olympics CT Brookfield Businesses Donate To Town's Torch Run For Special Olympics CT
Brookfield Businesses Donate To Town's Torch Run For Special Olympics CT BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Several Brookfield businesses donated to Brookfield's Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut.Brookfield businesses that donated include: Best Buy Discount Tires  189 Sports Cafe  Chick fil A Brookfield Connecticut Chihuahuas Deli Iron Factory gym LLC Brookfield Animal Hospital The Torch Run involved a 6.8 mile jog down Federal Road. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a public awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for the Special Olympics. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Ho…

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View Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Antique Autos At Classic Car Show In Norwalk View Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Antique Autos At Classic Car Show In Norwalk
View Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Antique Autos At Classic Car Show In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- There will be a Classic Car Show at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday.Meet the owners and view 1986 and older street rods, hot rods, muscle cars and restored antique autos.  Take a walk along the beach, visit the playground, stop by the concession stand for food (or bring a picnic meal) and check out restored vehicles. A disc jockey will play oldies. Previously, the Classic Car Shows were held on one Wednesday each month in conjunction with a First County Bank Summer Concert.  This summer, the shows have moved to Tuesdays. The next shows will take pla…

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Police & Fire
Trumbull Police Participate In Torch Run With CT Special Olympics Trumbull Police Participate In Torch Run With CT Special Olympics
Trumbull Police Participate In Torch Run With CT Special Olympics TRUMBULL, Conn. -- The Trumbull Police Department recently participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics.The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Hope into the opening ceremony of local competitions and into Special Olympics State, Provincial, National, Regional and World Games. Annually, more than 97,000 law enforcement members carry the Flame of Hope, symbolizing courage and celebration of dive…

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Would-Be Primary Candidates In Stratford Fail To Get Required Signatures Would-Be Primary Candidates In Stratford Fail To Get Required Signatures
Would-Be Primary Candidates In Stratford Fail To Get Required Signatures STRATFORD, Conn. -- Both Mark Scheck and Michael Singh of Stratford failed to meet the threshold of required signatures to become primary candidates in races this August, according to the Stratford Star. Scheck had only 300 signatures out of the 313 he needed. He wanted to challenge Republican Registrar of Voters Lou DeCilio, reported the Stratford Star. Singh had only 190 signatures out of the 271 he needed. He wanted to challenge Rep. Joe Gresko for the Democratic nomination for the 121st District seat in the General Assembly, the Stratford Star said. Click here to read the Stratford Sta…

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Lifestyle
Beaver St. Apartments In Danbury Gains $3M Loan For Renovations Beaver St. Apartments In Danbury Gains $3M Loan For Renovations
Beaver St. Apartments In Danbury Gains $3M Loan For Renovations DANBURY, Conn. -- Newtown Savings Bank has approved of a $3 million mortgage loan to pay for major renovation projects at the Beaver Street Apartments Cooperative in Danbury, according to WLAD.com. The renovations are now underway, reported WLAD.com. With 70 units accommodating about 300 residents, the Beaver Street Apartments Cooperative is the only low-income family housing cooperative in Western Connecticut, reported WLAD.com. Click here to read the WLAD.com story.

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Politics
Renaissance Housing Project Approved By Brookfield Zoning Commission Renaissance Housing Project Approved By Brookfield Zoning Commission
Renaissance Housing Project Approved By Brookfield Zoning Commission BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Brookfield Zoning Commission recently signed off on the new Renaissance housing development in the Four Corners area, according to WLAD.com.Initially, the developer submitted a controversial plan for a six story building. The building had no retail space. Negotiations were prompted when public safety and other concerns were raised, WLAD.com said. The alternate plan submitted includes 120 units, as opposed to the original's 156 units. Two buildings will be connected by a pedestrian bridge, WLAD.com said. Click here to read the WLAD.com story.

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