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Tom Renner

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trenner@dailyvoice.com

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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Events
The Resounders To Perform At Topstone Park In Redding To Benefit Hospice The Resounders To Perform At Topstone Park In Redding To Benefit Hospice
The Resounders To Perform At Topstone Park In Redding To Benefit Hospice REDDING, Conn. -- The Resounders, an acoustic duo who play an eclectic mix of music, will perform on Thursday, July 7, at Topstone Park in Redding at 7 p.m. The performance will benefit Regional Hospice and Home Care, Center for Comfort Care & Healing in Danbury. The Resounders mix of music includes songs from Stone Temple Pilots,  The Cars and Taylor Swift. With Reddingi'sBill McBrayer on lead vocals and Mitch Taub on guitar, the duo has been playing for the past 18 months at local venues including The Spinning Wheel, Sarah's Wine Bar, and Las Vetas Lounge.  A minimum donation of $5 p…

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News
Nuclear Power Station At Indian Point In Buchanan Shuts Down Nuclear Power Station At Indian Point In Buchanan Shuts Down
Nuclear Power Station At Indian Point In Buchanan Shuts Down BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Unit 2 at the Indian Point nuclear power station in Buchanan automatically and safely shut down Wednesday around 9:30 a.m. The automatic shutdown occurred at the same time technicians were testing electrical systems that are designed to automatically shut down the reactor if needed. The exact cause is under investigation. There was no release of radioactivity and no effect on public or worker health or safety. Equipment operated as designed and control room operators responded as expected during the shutdown.  The plant is owned and operated by Entergy Nuclear Northeast, a…

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Business
Business Journal Salutes Stamford Banker With '40 Under 40' Award Business Journal Salutes Stamford Banker With '40 Under 40' Award
Business Journal Salutes Stamford Banker With '40 Under 40' Award STAMFORD, Conn. -- Steven “Steve” G. Ferguson, assistant vice president and Business Development Officer for First County Bank, was recognized by Fairfield County Business Journal as one of Fairfield County’s 40 Under 40 at the June 21 awards celebration held at Dolce Norwalk.  The Norwalk resident has over 20 years of experience in business banking and is responsible for business development and the origination of small business and commercial loans. This is the 12th year the Fairfield County Business Journal has honored the top 40 professionals under the age of 40. Candidates are judged b…

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Police & Fire
Bedford Police Remind Residents To Take Steps To Discourage Wildlife Bedford Police Remind Residents To Take Steps To Discourage Wildlife
Bedford Police Remind Residents To Take Steps To Discourage Wildlife BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bear sightings have become commonplace in Bedford the past few years, and Bedford Police reminded all residents Tuesday to avoid wildlife attraction by securing all trash and not leaving any food out that may attract wildlife.Bears are more likely to seek out human food sources in the spring, when natural food is scarce, and in the summer, particularly during periods of drought. Frequently, humans create potential food sources for bears that may attract them into close proximity to residential areas. Activities that could attract bears include feeding birds, improperly stori…

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Sports
Westport’s Paliotta Agrees To 1-Year Deal With N.Y. Rangers Westport’s Paliotta Agrees To 1-Year Deal With N.Y. Rangers
Westport’s Paliotta Agrees To 1-Year Deal With N.Y. Rangers WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport hockey player Michael Paliotta agreed last week to a one-year deal with the New York Rangers. Paliotta, a 23-year-old defenseman, made his NHL debut with Chicago on April 11, 2015, when he tallied his first career assist. He played in one game last season with Columbus. The 6-4, 212-pounder played in 68 games with the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL) last season, registering eight goals and 15 assists for 23 points, along with a plus-four rating and 29 penalty minutes. He tied for first among Lake Erie defensemen in goals and ranked second a…

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Weather
As Rain Clears, Heat Wave Heads For Bridgeport As Rain Clears, Heat Wave Heads For Bridgeport
As Rain Clears, Heat Wave Heads For Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Morning clouds were expected to clear Tuesday as the first heat wave of the summer prepares to descend on Fairfield County.Tuesday's forecast called for temperatures to reach the low 80s, but with a significant increase in humidity, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will rise into the mid 90s and will stay there Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Humidity will also make the days uncomfortable, with levels increasing to 64 percent on Friday. Here's the extended forecast from the NWS:  Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind…

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Business
Nyack Seeks Tenant For Popular Waterfront Restaurant Nyack Seeks Tenant For Popular Waterfront Restaurant
Nyack Seeks Tenant For Popular Waterfront Restaurant NYACK, N.Y. -- Nyack is accepting proposals to find a new tenant for The River Club, a waterfront restaurant which closed in October, according to LoHud.com.The bid for proposals will run through Aug. 12. The restaurant had been open for 30 years, and was the site of numerous weddings, receptions, parties and other community events. The building is on a dead end street and near a local marina. Nyack is seeking the tenant to sign a five-year lease effective Sept. 1. Click here for the LoHud.com story.

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Events
Spring Valley Board Comes Through With Funds To Save Summer Camps Spring Valley Board Comes Through With Funds To Save Summer Camps
Spring Valley Board Comes Through With Funds To Save Summer Camps SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- Spring Valley parents learned late last week their children will be able to attend local summer camps. The Spring Valley board of trustees authorized spending $160,000 on a pair of programs that will serve about 130 children, according to LoHud.com.  The money will be divided between the Martin Luther King Multipurpose Center and a program at Camp Scuffy in Ramapo. The MLK center program will run for five weeks and accommodate 50-60 children. Nearly 70 children will attend Camp Scuffy. Contact 845-425-8910 for information about the camp at the MLK Center and 845-826-…

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Man Charged With Violating Order Of Protection Yorktown Man Charged With Violating Order Of Protection
Yorktown Man Charged With Violating Order Of Protection YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown man was charged with violating a protective order after an incident Tuesday night. Jack H. Kahan, 69, was charged with a criminal contempt misdemeanor after the domestic incident at 8:10 p.m. Police said Kahan pushed a woman to the ground, violating a temporary protection order issued by Westchester County Family Court. Judge Gary Rainolo set bond at $50,000. Kahan was unable to post bond and was remanded to Westchester County jail. He is scheduled to appear in Yorktown Justice Court on July 7.

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Neighbors
Pelham Rower At Virginia Named ACC Scholar Athlete Of The Year Pelham Rower At Virginia Named ACC Scholar Athlete Of The Year
Pelham Rower At Virginia Named ACC Scholar Athlete Of The Year PELHAM, N.Y. -- Tessa Dikkers of Pelham, a recent graduate of the University of Virginia, was named last week the Atlantic Coast Conference's Rowing Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Dikkers was joined on the All-ACC Academic Rowing Team by six other UVA rowers. Dikkers, who graduated with a double major in public policy and leadership and foreign affairs, sat in the important stroke seat of Virginia’s Varsity Eight boat that captured the ACC Rowing title and finished fifth nationally at the NCAA Championships. The UVA Varsity Eight was named ACC Crew of the Year after guiding the Cavaliers to t…

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