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Sandra Diamond Fox

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sfox@dailyvoice.com

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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

Police & Fire

Trumbull Police Officer Honored For Saving Choking Victim While Off Duty TRUMBULL, Conn. — The Orange Police Department honored Trumbull Police Officer Theresa Massa with a life-saving award for her efforts to help a choking victim while off duty at Outback Steakhouse.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/26/2016

Events

Community Celebration Taking Place In Greenwich For Dorrie Watson GREENWICH, Conn. -- Come to the Banksville Community House in Greenwich for a Sunday, June 5 community celebration and bench dedication ceremony for Dorrie Watson. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with the bench dedication at 5 p.m., followed by a pot luck supper. There will be games for kids. To RSVP, send an e-mail to bchinfo@optonline.net. Watson, who died Dec. 30, 2014 at age 91, was a lifelong Banksville resident. Her and her husband, Bill, owned Finch's Country Store in Banksville. She helped form the North Castle Historical Society in 1971 and served as its president and on the board of dir…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/26/2016

Neighbors

Wilton-Based Canine Co. Gives Dogs Makeovers To Prepare For Adoption WILTON, Conn. -- Ten dogs in need of adoption at the Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) in Bethel were treated to “canine makeovers,” courtesy of the Wilton-based Canine Co.The Canine Co. mobile spa and two groomers visited the DAWS campus in Bethel for a “Spa Day” during which they gave the dogs a shampoo and moisturizing treatment, nail trim, ear cleaning and more to get them ready to head to their new homes. “We want the dogs to look their best when people come to meet and consider adopting them,’ said Jennifer Hill, President and CEO of Canine Co. “As a longtime supporter of DAWS, we…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/26/2016

Police & Fire

Bethel Firefighters Participate In Firefighter Survival Drill BETHEL, Conn. — Bethel firefighters participated in a SCBA/firefighter survival drill on Monday, May 10.Members negotiated their way through an obstacle course that represented emergency situations, including floor/ceiling collapse, escaping confined spaces and low air emergencies. Firefighters practiced using wire cutters to free themselves from entanglements, following a hose line to exit untenable conditions, passing through a simulated wall and buddy breathing with their SCBA gear. Members were also required to call a "Mayday" to signal for help. This is one of many topics t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/26/2016

Lifestyle

Doctor Discusses 'Melanoma: Signs, Symptoms & Solutions' In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Evenings of Wellness Lecture Series on "Melanoma: Signs, Symptoms & Solutions," from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Norma Pfriem Breast Center, at 111 Beach Road, second floor.The Norma Pfriem Breast Center and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce invite the public to this free lecture. Roselle Crombie, M.D., is a board-certified general and critical care surgeon with Northeast Medical Group and Bridgeport Hospital and is affiliated with the Norma Pfriem Breast Center. She studied medicine and public health at the Un…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/26/2016

Events

Danbury Earns Grant To Serve Up Live Music At Summer Farmers Market DANBURY, Conn. -- Greystar Real Estate Partners, the developers of downtown Danbury's new apartment complex Kennedy Flats, has awarded $1,700 to the CityCenter Danbury Farmers Market to add ongoing live music to the weekly event.Danbury Farmers' Market opens its seventh season on Saturday, June 25. While listening to music, forage for greens to folk, pick up a pepper with pop, jam with jazz or buy a trio of apples with acoustic or acapella music -- and it's all Connecticut Grown. The CityCenter Danbury Farmers Market, recognized for its nutrition-in-action program, "Better Food for Be…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/26/2016

Schools

New Canaan HS Students Excel At International Physics Bowl Competition NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan High School performed well at this year's International Physics Bowl, earning second and third place. According to New Canaan High School teacher Paul Reid, "With over 550 schools and over 6,400 students competing, this was the biggest competition ever. We fared well in both divisions, with Division 2 (Physics C students) taking a second place in New England, and Division 1 students (AP Physics 1 students) taking third. "All AP Physics students in both Tony Barnett’s and my sections participate in the competition, and the top five scores in each di…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/26/2016

Events

Rowayton Arts Center Seeks Artists To Enter 'Focus Under Forty' Exhibit NORWALK, Conn. -- The Rowayton Arts Center in Norwalk has put out an open call for artists in the region to display their works at its next exhibition, dubbed “Focus Under Forty." The exhibition runs from June 5 to 26. The opening reception, which is free and open to the public, is Sunday, June 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. Enter a painting, sculpture or installation. There is still time to enter, with an open call for artists ages 18 to 39. Two works may be submitted in any medium and on any theme. Best in Show wins a prize of $250. Students (18 to 20 years old) are eligible for a reduced ent…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/26/2016

Lifestyle

Watch Out For Turtles When Driving On Redding Roads REDDING, Conn. -- It's turtle breeding season, so be aware when driving on Redding Roads and make way for them as they typically will cross the roads, looking to mate or nest. Here's a painted turtle found just after it rained by Redding's zoning officer, Aimee Pardee.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/25/2016

Neighbors

'She Nailed It' Fundraiser In Greenwich To Benefit Habitat For Humanity GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Habitat for Humanity Coastal Fairfield County Women Build team is hosting, “She Nailed It!," a ladies-only nail hammering contest and fundraiser from 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 15 at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. This evening will be full of food, cocktails, networking and hammering. Creatively named and attired teams of four will compete head to head in nail hammering relay races, encouraged by their (male and female) cheering sections. Those who make it to the final round will be vying for the Golden Bedazzled Hammer, while other teams may win prizes for the …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/25/2016

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