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Frank MacEachern

Urgent News Reporter

fmaceachern@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Canada, Frank started his journalism in his native country before moving to Fairfield County a decade ago where he continued his career. He is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and of University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Frank was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Frank MacEachern's Contributions

Lifestyle

Crowd Finds Silver Lining In Stamford Parade Even Without Balloons STAMFORD, Conn. — The crowd at the UBS Parade Spectacular in Stamford on Sunday may have been disappointed by the cold weather and the lack of big balloons, but they found a silver lining and enjoyed the event as it stepped off through the downtown streets. Strong winds on Sunday forced parade organizers to ground the 15 huge balloons that are the highlight of the annual pre-Thanksgiving event. Among those surprised and disappointed in the crowd was Erica Class, who had brought her 2-year-old daughter Selena along for her first parade. "Oh, they're not," she said, reacting with…

by Frank MacEachern

11/21/2016

Police & Fire

Police: Greenwich Woman Falls Victim To Check-Cashing Job Scam GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Greenwich resident fell victim earlier this month to a check-cashing scam as part of a purported job offer, police said Thursday. The victim was contacted via email by a scammer who claimed she was an employee in the human resource department of a prominent healthcare company. In the email, they offered the victim an "at-home" position within the company, police said. The victim accepted the offer and signed a contract, taking the position with the company, police said. The victim's new “employer” then mailed a check to the victim to deposit into her perso…

by Frank MacEachern

11/20/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Seeking Driver In Hit-And-Run Accident; 2 Pedestrians Hurt STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Police Department is asking the driver in an accident that sent two pedestrians to the hospital Saturday night to turn themselves in to authorities. The accident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Tresser Boulevard near Greenwich Avenue. The van that struck the pedestrians fled the scene, but left several pieces of the vehicle behind, police said. Witnesses described the vehicle as a gray-colored work van or contractor’s van. Investigators believe the evidence and description will lead to identify the vehicle and eventually the operator, police said. Police…

by Frank MacEachern

11/20/2016

Lifestyle

Strong Winds Ground Balloons As Thanksgiving Parade Steps Off In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — To the disappointment of the crowd, strong winds forced parade organizers in Stamford were forced to ground the 15 huge balloons that are the highlight of the annual Thanksgiving event known as the UBS Parade Spectacular. Among those surprised and disappointed was Erica Class who brought her two-year-old daughter Selena along for her first parade. "Oh, they're not," she reacted with disappointment when hearing the news as she stood on the corner of Hoyt and Summer streets. "I brought my daughter out to see the balloons." She said that she would watch …

by Frank MacEachern

11/20/2016

Police & Fire

Two Remain In Critical Condition After Truck Slams Into Them In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- Police have identified the two Stamford residents who suffered suffered serious life-threatening injuries Saturday night after a tractor-trailer smashed into their vehicle on Arch Street in Greenwich, Greenwich Police said. Christina Vomoca, 38, who was the driver of the vehicle, and Maiko Kobayashi, 32, remain in critical condition in Stamford Hospital, police said. At about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, a southbound tractor-trailer that was exiting Interstate 95 at Exit 3 in Greenwich and was travelling across Arch Street to jump on to I-95's entrance ramp to continue southboun…

by Frank MacEachern

11/20/2016

Lifestyle

Crowds Watch Balloon Inflation For Stamford Parade Even As Winds Threaten STAMFORD, Conn. — Thousands of people took advantage of a warm Saturday afternoon to watch as the balloons were inflated for Sunday's UBS Parade Spectacular in Stamford. And it might be the only chance to see the balloons: A bad weather forecast, which includes a high wind advisory, looms for Sunday and threatens the big balloons. Sandy Goldstein, president of the Stamford Downtown Special Services District, said the forecast is calling for a cold day with winds gusting up to to 25 mph, which is the cut-off point to allow the balloons to fly. "Right now it's still a go," Goldste…

by Frank MacEachern

11/19/2016

Events

Inflation Party Kicks Off Balloon Fun In Stamford As Winds Threaten Parade STAMFORD, Conn. — Two of the biggest events of the year are slated for this weekend in Stamford — and hopefully the weather will cooperate in preparation for the annual UBS Parade Spectacular. From 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, there will be an inflation party for the big balloons, giving spectators an up-close view as the characters come to life. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held near the parade's starting point on Hoyt Street near Summer Street. The parade itself — featuring a new "Octonauts" balloons along with 14 other large balloons — is slated to step…

by Frank MacEachern

11/19/2016

Police & Fire

New Canaan Police Seek Help In Theft Of Land Rover From Train Station Lot NEW CANAAN, Conn. — New Canaan police are seeking the public's help in finding two suspects who stole an expensive SUV from the Elm Street train station parking lot. On Oct. 11 at 1:36 p.m., the suspects' vehicle drove into the train station parking lot and stopped by a black 2015 Land Rover Supercharger, police said. A passenger got out of the vehicle, then got into the Land Rover and drove it away, New Canaan police said. Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact the New Canaan Police Department Investigative Division at 203-594-3519.

by Frank MacEachern

11/17/2016

Police & Fire

Police: Wilton Sisters Filled Out Forged Prescriptions In Child's Name WILTON, Conn. -- Two Wilton sisters are facing numerous charges in a fraud case in which phony prescriptions were made out in the name of a child of one of them, Wilton Police said Wednesday. Janice Murphy, 55, and Jean Murphy-Sweeny, 54, both of 22 Powder Horn Hill Road, were arrested Monday. Members of Wilton Police's Detective Division, along with Weston Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration's Tactical Diversion Squad, served the arrest warrants. Murphy is charged with 16 counts each of second-degree forgery and illegally obtaining drugs by fraud. Murphy-Sweeny is charged with t…

by Frank MacEachern

11/16/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Look For Man In Wife's Death, But Wait To Question Daughter STAMFORD, Conn. -- As the manhunt continues for a Stamford man who police want to question in connection with the homicide of his wife, Stamford Police have yet to speak to the couple's young daughter. New York and Stamford police are searching for Elmer Gomez Ruano, 32, who was last seen Monday morning on video entering the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal with the couple's 5-year-old daughter. He abandoned the girl there, and she was later taken into the care of New York City Police. Police were able to get enough information from her to lead them to the Courtland Avenue apartment wh…

by Frank MacEachern

11/16/2016

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