Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Norwalk.
Pop Mart is the only store in Connecticut selling the trending Labubu dolls in Norwalk at SoNo Collection, where customers must order online and pick up in store.
The six-inch toys—popular on TikTok and priced around $28—are released at 10 p.m. EST with planned restocks and special variants available using the Pop Now feature.
Michaels announced that it acquired the Joann fabric brands and will add 600 new fabric, sewing and yarn products to more than 680 stores as Joann closes in Connecticut — providing local crafters with continued access to key supplies and plans to expand to 280 additional stores later this year.
Officer Matthew Sauer testified that on Sept.
18 he went to 16 Nelson Ave. after Kurt Lametta called for help when Ellen Wink locked him out; his body-camera footage captured Wink saying she thought Lametta had left—details now part of the case as her trial continues at Stamford Superior Court on Friday.
City officials met with the superintendent Tuesday and proposed a plan to add about $6 million to the school budget by combining $3 million from state funds and $3 million from city money, which would raise the total increase to $15 million.
The proposal includes keeping arts and music programs as they are and delaying discussions on a contract extension for the superintendent—while the board postponed its meeting to review the offer.
Norwalk’s Copps Island Oysters earned the Agricultural Adventurers Award from Eastern States Exposition on June 10 for its work in sustainable shellfish farming and efforts to regrow oyster populations—an honor that reflects its role in local agriculture.
Firehook Artisan Baked Classic Sea Salt Crackers were recalled on May 30 due to a temporary breakdown in production that led to mislabeled packaging missing a sesame warning—customers with a sesame allergy risk a serious reaction—and the 8-oz packages with a best-by Sept.
29 can be returned for a full refund.
On-Site Tour of Maplewood at Strawberry Hill
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Maplewood at Strawberry Hill — Free entry — Explore a community known for its exceptional senior care and welcoming environment.
Goat Yoga at Spacecat Brewing
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Spacecat Brewing Co. Taproom & Beer Garden — $37.5 (+tax/fees) — Enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga alongside playful baby goats.
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