Westport
Daily News
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Staples high school football coach Matty Jacowleff was named High School Coach of the Week after his team beat Darien 31-6, earning a $2,000 check from the Giants Foundation—he will be honored at a season dinner and a 2026 pre-season game. The Westport Library is hosting StoryFest art exhibits through December 16 with receptions on October 15 and October 29, and local memorial services for Bob Gill on October 12 at Willowbrook Cemetery and for Jo Ann Arciola on October 16 at Assumption Cemetery. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Westport Library’s StoryFest — the annual literary festival — will open on Monday at 7 p.m. with Julian Brave NoiseCat launching his memoir 'We Survived the Night' in a keynote conversation with Ramin Ganeshram from the Westport Museum for History & Culture. The memoir will be officially released the next day. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut political leaders and community groups expressed guarded relief over a recent Israel—Hamas ceasefire that led to the release of hostages and set up a prisoner exchange, while Israeli troops pulled back and five border crossings reopened to let humanitarian aid begin flowing into Gaza tomorrow. Local officials stressed that the truce is fragile and urged strict observance as talks on long-term peace continue. CTPost
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 8 St. Joseph won 16-0 at Ridgefield on Friday as its defense forced six turnovers - including four interceptions and two fumble recoveries - to keep Ridgefield scoreless. The Hogs improved their record to 3-2 and will host Darien next Saturday after a bye week. CTPost
- ➤ Jonathan Law beat Branford 34-13 on Friday at Milford in the SCC football game. Quarterback Mathew Witteman accounted for four touchdowns as head coach Ryan Pearson said the team will prepare for East Haven after their bye—highlighting a strong performance on both offense and defense. CTPost
- ➤ Wilton’s football team improved to a five zero record after beating Staples 41 to 7 Friday night in Westport—Calabrese and Dustin each scored three touchdowns and ran for key yardage. The win marked a turnaround from last season’s record of five wins and five losses—boosting team confidence as they look ahead to the playoffs. CTPost
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10th Annual Air Cooled Classic Car Show
9 AM – 2 PM — Veteran's Green, 109 Myrtle Ave, Westport, CT — $25 per car — A showcase of air cooled vehicles with bike tours, vintage displays, and family activities.
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Murder Mystery Campfire
7-9 p.m. — Earthplace — Members $45 | Non-Members $50 — Participate in a live-action mystery under the stars as you solve a thrilling whodunnit by the campfire.
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Reservoir Run Half Marathon
8:20 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Weston High School — Proceeds benefit local charity — Run for a great cause and enjoy the scenic route across the finished bridge.
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