Melissa in the Morning: Adoption Journey

Melissa in the Morning: Adoption Journey

A local author looks at her story of adoption and used it to inspire others. Amanda Mottola shares her journey and other prominent testimonies in her new book Learning as a Lifelong Journey. ((00:00)) BEWARE of Social media ads! Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, shares tips and tricks to outsmart and avoid scammers this holiday…

Melissa in the Morning: Teachers Jumping Ship

Melissa in the Morning: Teachers Jumping Ship

A shocking new report shows 74% of Connecticut teachers surveyed are considering quitting their jobs. What can be done to retain good teachers and find new ones fast? Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the Association of CT Public School Superintendents, weighed in on the issue. ((00:00)) PETA submitted a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission…

Cooking with Claud: Cranberry Brie Poppers

Cooking with Claud: Cranberry Brie Poppers

Use a small cupcake traySpray the panPut Pillsbury crescent dough on bottom of each cupTake a scoop of cranberry sauce and a chunk of brie on top of doughAdd crushed walnuts to the top of the mixturePut the tray into the oven at 350 degrees and bake for 12 minutes or until crust is golden…

Melissa in the Morning: Ridgefield Part Two

Melissa in the Morning: Ridgefield Part Two

We spoke yesterday to Josh Abrams, the creator of Accountability for All on Youtube. After a woman was suspended for being caught on camera hitting, we spoke with First Selectman Rudy Marconi from Ridgefield about the situation. ((00:00)) Brittany Griner is officially back on US soil after spending almost a year in a Russian prison.…

Melissa in the Morning: No Brainer Program

Melissa in the Morning: No Brainer Program

We had the incredible opportunity to have an in-studio interview with US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery and Assistant US Attorney Patrick Caruso. We talked all about fentanyl and a program that the office will present to YOUR kids’ schools for FREE. Listen to what the program entails and if you’re interested in having this program…

Melissa in the Morning: Sikorsky Deal Bust

Melissa in the Morning: Sikorsky Deal Bust

The military’s decision not to hire Sikorsky to build the replacement for the Black Hawk helicopter will lead to job cuts at the Stratford company. Dan Onofrio, President of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, commented on the news and if there will be a trickle effect for manufacturers and surrounding businesses. ((00:00)) Too many animals…

Melissa in the Morning: College Stress

Melissa in the Morning: College Stress

College students are stressed about midterms among other things. We spoke with the director of counseling at SHU to learn why adults CANNOT minimize their kids’ stress levels at school. ((00:00)) AAA released its latest driver behavior report. 2022 findings reflected bad habits getting worse. Fran Mayko breaks it down for us. ((08:41)) WINFertility in…

Melissa in the Morning: Childbirth Mortality Rates in the US

Melissa in the Morning: Childbirth Mortality Rates in the US

The United States is one of the most dangerous high-income countries in the world in which to give birth, with more than 1,200 women and other birthing people dying from complications associated with pregnancy or childbirth in 2021. We spoke with Monique Shaw, Senior Program Officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s largest…

Cooking with Claud: Mini Pot Pies

Cooking with Claud: Mini Pot Pies

Cut up left over chicken Use cream of chicken soup Grab a bag of frozen vegetables or mix peas and corn Add leftover gravy Make dough or get Pillsbury squares Use cupcake tray and get crush warm first before filling with ingredients — put them in for about 5-10 minutes or until light brown Then…

Melissa in the Morning: Missing Three Years

Melissa in the Morning: Missing Three Years

Today marks three years since Vanessa Morales from Ansonia went missing. Lt. Patrick Lynch with Ansonia Police came on to answer our questions about the case and the latest on the investigation. ((00:00)) Four college students were murdered in Idaho last month and much of the case remains a mystery. We get perspective from Former…