Tom Renner

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No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Westport, CT
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Westport Clothing Baron's Philanthropy, Humility Instilled By Parents Westport Clothing Baron's Philanthropy, Humility Instilled By Parents
Westport Clothing Baron's Philanthropy, Humility Instilled By Parents WESTPORT, Conn. -- Bill Mitchell’s generosity is only superseded by his humility. Both traits of the longtime Westport clothier were established long ago by his parents, Norma and Ed, who founded Mitchells of Westport in 1958. “My parents taught me to make a difference, but don’t tell anybody,’’ Mitchell said. “If I can be a beacon and help out in any way that I can, I’ll do it. I try to give to most everybody.” Mitchell’s generosity has benefited many organizations, including Sacred Heart University, St. Vincent’s Medical Center and the Inner-City Foundation For Charity and Education. …

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Stamford, CT
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Stamford Man Gets Prison Time For Stealing From Autistic Resident Stamford Man Gets Prison Time For Stealing From Autistic Resident
Stamford Man Gets Prison Time For Stealing From Autistic Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday for stealing $100 from an autistic man in a case that shocked the city in September, The Advocated reported. Steven St. Jacques, 20, was sentenced by Judge Richard Comerford after pleading guilty to second-degree larceny and second-degree robbery in November, the Advocate said. The sentence will be suspended after three years. Video of the crime showed St. Jacques stealing the money from Patrick Kogut, 27, at Stamford Town Center. The mugging occurred Sept. 9 as St. Jacques ran up to Kogut as he entered a…

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White Plains, NY
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Strong Fourth Quarter Caps Good Year In Westchester Real Estate Strong Fourth Quarter Caps Good Year In Westchester Real Estate
Strong Fourth Quarter Caps Good Year In Westchester Real Estate WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A near seven-percent increase in the fourth quarter in closed sales among the four counties in the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors capped a strong year in real estate for Westchester County. Closed sales increased 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter, compared to the same time frame in 2013. For the year, Realtors participating in the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service, a subsidiary of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, reported 14,169 closed residential transactions in 2014 in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Orange. That figure represented t…

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by Tom Renner
Darien, CT
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Darien's Ostberg Repeats As State's Gatorade Cross Country Winner Darien's Ostberg Repeats As State's Gatorade Cross Country Winner
Darien's Ostberg Repeats As State's Gatorade Cross Country Winner DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien's Alex Ostberg was named the Gatorarde Runner of the Year for Connecticut for the second straight time on Thursday. “Alex had an incredible year,” said Darien coach Tyson Kaczmarek said. “He now he has three of the four fastest times ever on the Wickham Park course that is used for the Class and Open championships, as well as for New Englands.” The award  recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the racecourse. Ostberg is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade Nation…

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by Tom Renner
Wilton, CT
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Wilton's Our Lady Of Fatima School Hosts Open House Wilton's Our Lady Of Fatima School Hosts Open House
Wilton's Our Lady Of Fatima School Hosts Open House WILTON, Conn. -- Our Lady of Fatima School in Wilton will hold an Open House on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Parents and students are invited to to tour the school, meet staff and students and learn the benefits of considering the school as educational option. Our Lady of Fatima School is a Roman Catholic co-educational school. Programs offered include half-day and full-day prekindergarten for 3’s and 4’s; the Primary School for Kindergarten through Grade 2; the Intermediate School for Grades 3 through 5; and the Middle School for Grades 6 through 8.  Recognized as a Na…

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by Tom Renner
Rye, NY
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Study Skills Workshops Begin In Rye In January Study Skills Workshops Begin In Rye In January
Study Skills Workshops Begin In Rye In January RYE, N.Y. – Four study skills workshops by Successful Study Skills 4 Students (S4) program will begin in January at School of the Holy Child, 2225 Westchester Ave., in Rye.   The workshops foster academic success by teaching students key study strategies that help them learn and achieve better academic success. The first workshop, Study Skills 100, for students in grades 5-8, will be Sundays Jan. 25 and Feb. 1 and 8 from noon to 12:30 p.m. The second workshop, Study Skills 100, for students in grades 9-12, will be Sundays Jan. 25 and February 1 and 8 from 3-5:30 p.m. The third wor…

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by Tom Renner
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Mayor Congratulates National Champion Cheerleaders Norwalk Mayor Congratulates National Champion Cheerleaders
Norwalk Mayor Congratulates National Champion Cheerleaders NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling presented a proclamation to the girls of the Norwalk Packers cheereleading teams for their recent success in national competition. Rilling congratulated the girls for their outstanding seasons, which resulted in national championships for the 10-and-under and 13-and-under teams at the American Youth Football Championships in December.     

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Mad Bulls Earn More Medals At Youth Wrestling Events Norwalk Mad Bulls Earn More Medals At Youth Wrestling Events
Norwalk Mad Bulls Earn More Medals At Youth Wrestling Events NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Youth wrestling program continues to go deep into youth wrestling action as wrestlers travel throughout the state each weekend racking up victories and much needed experience at the youth wrestling level. “We’re about  five or six weeks away from the State qualifier and State Open, so the training and intensity is starting to pick up and building in our own wrestling room,” Program Director Randy Haus said. “We try to peak for the season ending tournaments, we squeeze as much out of the kids in practice as we can, pushing them to their limits, they have been r…

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by Tom Renner
Westport, CT
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Study Skills Workshops Begin Jan. 20 In Westport Study Skills Workshops Begin Jan. 20 In Westport
Study Skills Workshops Begin Jan. 20 In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Continuing Education will  host two workshops of the Successful Study Skills 4 Students (S4) program for high school students: Study Skills 100, and Study Skills 200 at Staples High School.   The workshops foster academic achievement by teaching students key study strategies that help them learn and achieve better academic success. The sessions will be held at Staples High School immediately after school. Here are the schedules: Basic Study Skills 100: Tuesdays, Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, from 2:30 pm – 4 p.m. Advanced Study Skills 200: Tuesdays, M…

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by Tom Renner
Port Chester, NY
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Rye House Opens For Business In Port Chester Rye House Opens For Business In Port Chester
Rye House Opens For Business In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rye House officially opened for business at 126 N. Main St. in the heart of Port Chester on Friday, Jan. 9.  Another Rye House location is in New York City. The Port Chester location offers a bar and restaurant on two floors, as well as entertainment. The building formerly housed Stratmar Systems Inc., a promotional and merchandising provider, and Zemo's men's wear. The building also was formerly used as headquarters for the American Red Cross. The New York City location promotes its hand-crafted beer, cocktails and lunch and dinner fare.  Anthony Tirone,…

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