Norwalk Barber Gets Shoutout From 'Today' Show Host, Westport's Craig Melvin For 'Fresh' Look
Connecticut's Craig Melvin said he wanted to look his best for his new position on the "TODAY" show, so he turned to the one man he knew he could trust for the job — DJ Fresh.
Melvin, who lives in Westport with his wife, sports broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak, and their two children, gave the Norwalk barber a shoutout on Friday, Jan. 10, during an exchange with weatherman Al Roker.
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"Welcome back, and I love the haircut — very clean," Roker told Melvin during the broadcast.
"Oh, well thank you. I appreciate that, and…
Car Fire Leaps Onto Westport Home Causing Major Damage To Garage
A car fire in Connecticut spread to a home this weekend, causing heavy damage to the vehicle and house, authorities said.
Firefighters were called to the vehicle fire on Sturges Highway in Westport around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4. When crews arrived, they were unable to prevent the flames from spreading to the home, forcing a call for backup, officials said.
Flames licked at the garage before making the leap to burn away the frame as crews put it out.
Luckily, no one was hurt during the battle, and most of the home was not damaged. The car, however, lost much of its …