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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Mt. Kisco, NY

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Charis Chamber Voices Plans Mount Kisco Concert WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Charis Chamber Voices will ring in the holiday season with an international program that includes a centennial tribute to British composer Benjamin Britten as well as seasonal sing-along favorites. Two concerts are scheduled in area churches: on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, 605 Millwood Road (Rte. 133) Mount Kisco, and on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. at Bedford Presbyterian Church, Village Green, Bedford. Charis is an auditioned chorus of 30 men and women from Westchester County and Fairfield County. Founded in 1994, it i…

by Tom Renner

11/30/2013

Danbury, CT

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Danbury Mall Disturbance On Black Friday Night Leads To Chaos DANBURY, Conn. – A fight at the Danbury Fair Mall on Friday night sparked unrest among Black Friday shoppers, officials said. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton tweeted at 7:32 p.m. that a fight was under control at the mall. The Danbury Police Department and the Connecticut State Police were on the scene, according to Boughton’s tweet. He said there was no evidence of a gun, although others Tweeted about that possibility. "Things quieting down at the Mall. No gun, no shooting," Boughton tweeted later, at about 8:26 p.m. At about the same time, the Danbury Fair Mall tweeted, "There was an is…

by Tom Renner

11/29/2013

Westport, CT

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Redding Skater Awaits Word On Olympic Bid From Australia REDDING, Conn. – Redding’s Brooklee Han will find out in a few days whether she will represent Australia at the Winter Olympics in Sochi In February. The June graduate of Joel Barlow High School knows she has done everything in her power to earn the spot. “I think the policy is definitely in my favor,’’ Han said. “I’ve had strong international results, and I feel like I’m the one who deserves the spot and has the best chance of doing well.” Han is headed to Australia to compete in its national competition, which began Nov. 30. The Ladies short program is Dec. 5 and the long program is Dec…

by Tom Renner

11/29/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Cheer Team Crowns First Regional Champion NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk’s Division 13 cheerleading team won the organization’s first regional championship and the Division 10 team finished second in the American Youth Football New England Region Cheerleading championships last Saturday in Hartford. Both teams qualified for the national championships, which will be held in December in Kissimmmee, Fla. The teams are scheduled to leave Dec. 11 for their chance at national titles. The competition will be held at the Silver Spurs Arena on Dec. 14 and 15. The team is asking for donations to make the trip possible. Donations can be mailed to…

by Tom Renner

11/29/2013

Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Agency Launches Preschool Scholarship Drive GREENWICH, Conn. -- While Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday all boost the economy, a new after-Thanksgiving observance by Greenwich-based Family Centers encourages people to give back to their communities. In recognition of #GivingTuesday on Dec. 3, Family Centers has launched a special fundraising campaign to provide local children with preschool scholarships. Each year, Family Centers provides more than $1.5 million in scholarships to ensure that Fairfield County's children have the educational foundation they need upon entering kindergarten. The agency hopes the camp…

by Tom Renner

11/29/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk's Zeus Swimmers Win Annual Betty Philcox Meet NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk-based Zeus Swim team won the 10th Annual Betty Philcox Meet over the weekend at Norwalk High School. It was a total team effort as nearly 80 Zeus swimmers contributed to score points. Zeus was led by Pamela Reinoso (10) and Olivia Haskell (16), who won every event in their age divisions. The following swimmers won more than one event: Andres Arbelaez (13), Liam Colleran (12), Katie Czulewicz (13), Andie Daignault (8), Lauren Daignault (11), Anthony Dell’Isola (16), Lindsey Dell’Isola (14), Eddie Donovan (16), Olivia Haskell (16), Liam Ireland (12), Marcelo…

by Tom Renner

11/28/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk River Valley Trail Begins To Take Hold FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Norwalk River Valley Trail is advancing rapidly into the “enchanted forest." That’s what Rep. Gail Lavielle called the Wilton woods at the Nov. 7 groundbreaking ceremony for the NRVT demonstration trail. Now Timber & Stone LLC is laying a broad trail through the forest – trail you will soon be able to put your boots and bike tires on. I caught up with Josh Ryan, the Vermont trail construction company’s boss, at his staging area last week. It was chilly at 9 a.m., but bright. The T&S crew had been at work for hours. Josh explained the four stages of c…

by Rob McWilliams

11/28/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Free e-Book Can Help Students Prepare For Midterms FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. and WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Test anxiety can significantly lower test scores, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The level of student stress directly correlates to the ability to function and perform well on tests and exams. Research has found that the single best approach to reducing stress and increasing scores is advanced and structured preparation. Just in time for preparation for midterm exams, Successful Study Skills 4 Students (S4) is offering a free e-book, S4’s Test & Exam Tricks and Tips, as a service to area middle and high school stude…

by The Daily Voice

11/28/2013

Greenwich, CT

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3D Printer Store MakerBot Officially Opens In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. – MakerBot, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, officially opened its newest retail locations in Greenwich and in Boston last week. MakerBot also has a store in New York. The business was named one of The World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics, by Fast Company magazine earlier this year, and the company has grown tremendously in the past year, going from 100 employees 12 months ago, to 400 today. The MakerBot retail stores are open for the public to experience the MakerBot® Replicator® 2 Desktop 3D Printer and the MakerBot® Digitizer™ Deskt…

by Tom Renner

11/27/2013

Rye, NY

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Mistletoe Magic, A Family Festival, Comes To Rye On Sunday RYE, N.Y. – Mistletoe Magic, a family festival hosted by the Rye Chamber of Commerce, ushers in the holiday season on Sunday, Dec. 1. The festival runs from noon to 3 p.m. on Purchase Street in Rye. Among the attractions are a gingerbread bouncy house, horse drawn carriage rides, train rides, a farmers market, musical performances and a visit from Santa. There will also be food and fun for the whole family. For more information, visit the Rye Chamber of Commerce website.

by Tom Renner

11/27/2013

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