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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Darien, CT

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Sotheby's Realtor From Darien Earns '40 Under 40' Honor DARIEN, Conn. — William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty real estate agent Bryan Morris, who is based in Darien, was recognized in Fairfield County Business Journal’s 2014 “40 Under 40” competition. The award was given to 40 individuals under the age of 40 who do business in Fairfield County. According to the Fairfield County Business Journal, the recognition was awarded to those candidates who demonstrated extraordinary leadership qualities, an ongoing commitment to personal and professional development, and outstanding accomplishments that made an impact in their business sector. The…

by Tom Renner

05/17/2014

Bronxville, NY

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Bronxville's Lawrence Hospital Plans Stroke Awareness Day BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Lawrence Hospital Center will host Stroke Awareness Day on Tuesday, May 20, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby and Lobby Conference Room. May is National Stroke Month. Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death in our country, accounting for one out of every 19 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are also the leading cause of disability in adults. The annual educational event gives people the opportunity to meet Lawrence clinicians, get questions answered and learn how to reduce one’s risk for stroke. Plus…

by Tom Renner

05/17/2014

Danbury, CT

Obituaries

Watergate Conspirator Jeb Magruder, 79, Dies In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. – Jeb Magruder, one of the key players in the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, died Sunday, May 11, in Danbury. He was 79. Magruder was deputy director of Nixon’s Committee to Re-Elect the President in 1972. He spent seven months in prison for lying about his role in the scandal. Magruder said in 2003 that Nixon knew of the Watergate burglary early in the process, which contradicted his earlier testimony. Magruder said on a PBS documentary in 2003 that during a phone conversation in 1972, he heard Nixon tell John Mitchell, “John, … w…

by Tom Renner

05/16/2014

Bedford, NY

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Unbeaten Harvey Boys Tennis Team Rolls Into League Final KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Harvey School's boys tennis team advanced to the championship match of the Housatonic Valley Athletic League playoffs Wednesday with a 6-3 win over South Kent School at Bedford Hills Memorial Courts. Harvey (13-0) will play for its third straight HVAL championship on Saturday. Harvey got off to a quick start against South Kent as No. 1 singles Alec Roslin of Armonk and No. 2 singles Harry Solomon of Bedford won by the scores of 10-1 and 10-2. Zach Schwartz, in a crucial victory, defeated his opponent 10-8 at number three singles. After dropping No. 4 and 5 singles…

by Tom Renner

05/16/2014

Stamford, CT

Breaking News

Rail Service Restored Friday From Stamford To Grand Central Update: 8 a.m.: Metro-North reported service was restored in both directions. Original story: FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Metro-North suspended rail service Friday morning in both directions between Stamford and Grand Central Station due to wire damage. Riders should expect delays of 60 to 90 minutes. The wire damage is between Stamford and Rye, N.Y. There was not a time estimate on when regular service would resume. "Power Department crews are currently on the scene making repairs.," Metro-North reported on its website. Customers should check new.mta.info/mnr for updates.

by Tom Renner

05/16/2014

Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Cheer Teams Win 3 Gold Medals In U.S. Finals GREENWICH, Conn. -- Three teams from CT Spirit All-Stars from Spirit Zone Too in Greenwich won gold medals recently at the U.S. Finals, an all-star cheerleading event held in Providence, R.I. Tanzanites, Malachites and Specrolites all won gold. The Amazonites and Alexandrites teams also performed at this competition. All three of their gold medals were awarded to their all-star prep teams (tiny, youth and junior), which began training in early December were all crowned U.S. champions. The special-needs team (Alexandrites) performed a stellar exhibition that brought tears to everyone’s …

by Tom Renner

05/16/2014

Stamford, CT

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Stamford Realtor Puts Best Foot Forward For Local Theater STAMFORD, Conn. – As the director of sales for Halstead Properties, Stamford’s Tammy Felenstein is comfortable taking charge. When she practiced for Dancing With The Stars for Curtain Call, she needed to let her dance instructor lead, and it was not easy. “That was a hard thing for me,’’ said Felenstein, who is paired with Thomas Varian of Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich for the show at the Palace Theatre in Stamford on Saturday, May 17. “In the beginning, he said stop, let me lead you, you don’t know what you’re doing. It took some getting used to. Once I let him take charge and…

by Tom Renner

05/16/2014

Fairfield, CT

On Your Side

Women Help Fairfield's Mr. Handyman Enter Design Business FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Mr. Handyman is branching out in its range of services in Fairfield County, and two women are helping the Fairfield-based business do it. Noreen Von Brauchitsch and Linda DeSilva started working for Mr. Handyman earlier this year as designers. Von Brauchitsch is primarily a kitchen designer and DeSilva is an interior designer. They also work together to design bathrooms, living rooms, basements and other interior rooms. “Having Mr. Handyman behind us, we have all of the trades we need to get the job done,’’ said DeSilva, who also owns an interior design business. "Each …

by Tom Renner

05/16/2014

Norwalk, CT

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Wimbledon Champion Appears At Tennis Fundraiser In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. – Former Wimbledon champion Jared Palmer will be among the guests at TennisFest 2014 on Saturday, May 17, at Intensity in Norwalk. The event benefits the Oyebog Tennis Academy. It begins at 7 p.m., and tickets are $75 for adults and $25 for children 12 and younger. Palmer, the 2001 Wimbledon champion, will be among the guests. Guests can watch 16 top-ranked pros compete, and there will be opportunities to hit with pro players. The event supports the tennis academy in Cameroon run by Joseph Oyebog, who teaches tennis to Fairfield County residents during the summer. There w…

by Tom Renner

05/16/2014

Westport, CT

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Discovery Museum's Motorcars Gala Drives Into Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Gleaming Packards, Bugattis, Rolls Royces and more will surround guests at the Discovery Museum’s gala event on Saturday, May 17, at Dragone Classic Motorcars at 176 Post Road W. in Westport. Event proceeds will support educational programming for children in the Fairfield County area, where The Museum plays an important role in helping to close the educational achievement gap. The name of the gala is "The Science of Luxury: From Stars to Cars." Catered by Garelick and Herbs, the evening will feature telescope viewings, hand-rolled cigars and fine beverages, live and si…

by Tom Renner

05/15/2014

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