I'm RJ Scofield, a local Patch editor for Connecticut. I have been working in journalism since graduating from Roger Williams University with a degree in, you guessed it, journalism.
I have lived in Connecticut for most of my life and love getting to share interesting local stories with readers and craft compelling features about the unsung heroes of a community.
I currently cover the following Patch communities: Norwalk, New Canaan, Trumbull, Shelton-Derby and Naugatuck.
In the past, I have also covered communities such as Greenwich, Stamford, Westport, Darien, New London, Stonington, Waterford and Groton.
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The company announced this week "permanent layoffs" are planned for its three offices in Connecticut, with nearly 80 employees affected.
The company announced this week "permanent layoffs" are planned for its three offices in Connecticut, with nearly 80 employees affected.
The company announced this week "permanent layoffs" are planned for its three offices in Connecticut, with nearly 80 employees affected.
The company announced this week "permanent layoffs" are planned for its three offices in Connecticut, with nearly 80 employees affected.
A Waterbury resident purchased a lottery ticket at a local business and won "$25,000 a year for life," according to the CT Lottery.
Shelton school buses are now equipped with BusPatrol's AI-powered stop-arm cameras; a 30-day warning period is set to begin this week.
Students returned to Norwalk Public Schools bright and early Monday morning as the new school year officially began across the city.
Fire officials said the family knew what to do in a fire emergency situation following a home safety evaluation from the town fire marshal.
The Trumbull Police Department has issued a public service announcement regarding electric bikes (E-bikes) and bicycles in town.
A Waterbury resident recently purchased a winning ticket at a local business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
A Norwalk resident recently purchased a winning ticket at a local business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
Police said the dog had been "tied to a crate and left without adequate food or water."
This Naugatuck property is on the market for $445,000, according to Zillow.com.
This Shelton property is on the market for $649,000, according to Zillow.com.
This Trumbull property is on the market for $575,000, according to Zillow.com.
This New Canaan property is on the market for $2.695 million, according to Zillow.com.
This Norwalk property is on the market for $1.15 million, according to Zillow.com.
Police said a man accused of threatening and pointing a "ghost gun" at a person in Norwalk was arrested.
Police said officers found a vehicle overturned onto its driver's side and noticed the driver trying to climb back inside.
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Norwalk can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
