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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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Neighbors
YMCA Of Northern Westchester Gets $3K Grant To Promote Kid Healthy Habits YMCA Of Northern Westchester Gets $3K Grant To Promote Kid Healthy Habits
YMCA Of Northern Westchester Gets $3K Grant To Promote Kid Healthy Habits WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Community YMCA of Northern Westchester received a $3,000 grant from Precor to support efforts to help children in upper Westchester live healthier lives through implementation of Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards in the Y’s early childhood and after-school programs. Adopting these standards is part of the Y’s commitment to first lady Michelle Obama and the Partnership for a Healthier America to end the threat of childhood obesity. “As a leading voice on improving the nation’s health and well-being, the Y is helping to build a healthier f…

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Business
After 6 Decades, Westport-Based Geiger's Is Still Growing After 6 Decades, Westport-Based Geiger's Is Still Growing
After 6 Decades, Westport-Based Geiger's Is Still Growing FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – For a business that has been around for 61 years, things are certainly changing at Westport-based Geiger's Home and Garden. While its core business – helping homeowners to create beautiful landscapes – is still its primary objective, the way in which Geiger's is going about it is ambitious. Geiger's held a grand opening for a new nursery on Saturday, May 10. It also opened new design offices this year  in Fairfield, Westport and Greenwich. In addition, Geiger's has hired more than 30 specialists and added 20 service vehicles to its fleet of more than 50 vehicles.…

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Business
Westport Woman Joins Southport Office Of Darien Rowayton Bank Westport Woman Joins Southport Office Of Darien Rowayton Bank
Westport Woman Joins Southport Office Of Darien Rowayton Bank WESTPORT, Conn. -- To help with Darien Rowayton Bank’s expansion into Southport, longtime Westport resident Kaye Leong has moved up from Darien to serve as its business development officer. Darien Rowayton Bank opened its Southport Branch at 3695 Post Road last year. The bank, which was founded in 2006, was created with the objective of bringing local bank services with competitive rates and products together with thoughtful personal service to serve the small businesses and residents of Darien and Rowayton. Building on its success, the bank expanded into other Fairfield County communitie…

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Neighbors
Blue Door Art Center Enriches Cultural Life In Yonkers Blue Door Art Center Enriches Cultural Life In Yonkers
Blue Door Art Center Enriches Cultural Life In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. – Luis Perelman believes Yonkers has been “under the radar” as a vibrant arts community for years. However, Perelman, a Blue Door Art Center board member and director of the organization’s Artist Association, feels that may finally be changing. “There’s always been an artist community in Yonkers,’’ said Perelman, who has been on the board of the non-profit center since it opened in 2002. “It’s been rather quiet. But there are a lot of artists.” Blue Door Art Center has been one of the key hubs for Yonkers arts and is dedicated to bringing art programs and exhibition venues t…

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Business
Mr. Handyman Gets Endorsement For Free Weatherization Services Mr. Handyman Gets Endorsement For Free Weatherization Services
Mr. Handyman Gets Endorsement For Free Weatherization Services FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The longtime director of an energy services department in Norwalk is helping Mr. Handyman promote its free weatherization services. Juanita Ball, director of the Energy Services Department for Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now (N.E.O.N.),  made a series of radio commercials for Mr. Handyman of Upper Fairfield County. The business provides free Home Energy Solutions-Income Eligible (HIS-IE) services. “Weatherization makes your home more comfortable, lowers heating and electric bills, and helps your family’s money go further,’’ said Ball, who has helped thousands of…

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Events
Aspetuck Land Trust Plans Blueberry Adventure Hike For Kids In Easton Aspetuck Land Trust Plans Blueberry Adventure Hike For Kids In Easton
Aspetuck Land Trust Plans Blueberry Adventure Hike For Kids In Easton EASTON, Conn. -- The Aspetuck Land Trust will hold a free and open to the public Blueberry Adventure program for 7- to 13-year-olds on Saturday, July 12, from 9 to noon that meets at the entrance to the Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area on Wyldewood Road in Easton. Children accompanied by a parent can join Land Trust Executive Director David Brant for an adventurous hike ending at the magical blueberry patch in Trout Brook Valley. Bring a pail and pick some blueberries to take home. It is a 45-minute hike over easy terrain to the berries and hikers are welcome to bring a picnic lunch. …

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News
Monday Traffic Jammed Again All Around Fairfield County Monday Traffic Jammed Again All Around Fairfield County
Monday Traffic Jammed Again All Around Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Rush hour traffic on Interstate 95 was jammed in both directions on Monday. Similar to Friday’s near-gridlock conditions, traffic was crawling on the Merritt Parkway and Interstate 84 in Danbury also saw congestion. Traffic was delayed for an unknown period on northbound I-95 between Greenwich and Fairfield, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Traffic delays also were reported on southbound I-95 between Exits 10 and 2, a distance of 10 miles. An early afternoon accident in Greenwich helped cause the delay later in the afternoon. Drivers l…

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Real Estate
Ground Broken For New South Norwalk Apartment Complex Ground Broken For New South Norwalk Apartment Complex
Ground Broken For New South Norwalk Apartment Complex NORWALK, Conn. – City and building officials broke ground Monday for a 66-unit apartment complex on Washington Street, one of the key components to the revitalization of South Norwalk. The SONO Pearl Apartments are scheduled to open in May 2015. The project at 99 Washington St., which is being built by the Stamford-based F.D. Rich Co., will include 154 valet parking spaces and will add to the growing residential development in the area. A 108-unit complex, Ironworks, opened earlier this year on nearby North Water Street. That complex also has more than 200 parking spaces. “This is a major…

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Sports
Westport Softball Wins District 2 Championship Westport Softball Wins District 2 Championship
Westport Softball Wins District 2 Championship WESTPORT, Conn. – On the day it lost one of its founders, the Westport Little League 12-and-under softball team captured its first District 2 championship in 15 years. Westport outslugged Fairfield, 14-13, in a 13-inning game that required two days to complete. The victory came on the day of the death of Bill Meyer, a founder of the league and longtime softball umpire in Westport. One of the fields in Westport is named after Meyer, who died Saturday at the age of 85. Westport and Fairfield began their epic game Friday, and were tied 11-11 after six innings. The game was tied at 13-13 afte…

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Sports
Redding-Easton Softball Team Wins District 1 Softball Title Redding-Easton Softball Team Wins District 1 Softball Title
Redding-Easton Softball Team Wins District 1 Softball Title REDDING, Conn. – The Redding-Easton 12-and-under softball team completed a dominating run through the District 1 tournament Saturday with a 10-0 win over Wilton in the championship game. Redding finished the tournament 4-0 and advances to the Division 1 tournament on Wednesday in Orange. Redding will play the District 4 champion in its first Divisional tournament game. The complete Divisional tournament schedule is available on the Connecticut Little League website. Redding-Easton outscored opponents 40-2 in the District 1 tournament, including a 1-0 win in its opening game over Darien. T…

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