Westport
Daily News
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Westport Pharmacy opened earlier this month in Fortuna’s shopping plaza on Post Road East at Turkey Hill Road South to offer a personalized option for prescriptions. Owner Kenneth Lee said the store (which replaced a COVID testing center and former bank) offers a drive-through window for pickups, Westport-themed gifts by his wife, and deliveries of drugs and other items. 06880
- ➤ Enterprising residents may buy the Crazy Horse Axe Throwing Bar & Lounge in Milford. The 4,000-square-foot venue—featuring nine custom axe throwing lanes, live events, and a small kitchen—is for sale at $150,000 and generates about $300,000 each year, with the current owner set to assist in the transition. CTPost
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Joe Hawk of Hawk Studios is filming a political thriller called 'The White House is Fake' across Connecticut—scenes include secret tunnels and a shot at the West Haven Police Department, and extras will be sought in November as the film, set in 1957, gets underway. WFSB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Actor Ryan Reynolds visited Staples High School on Oct 20 during a dress rehearsal for Les Misérables — he offered life and career advice that energized the cast and crew — while students cheered his surprise appearance. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Candidates running for the Board of Education explained misperceptions about their work — some said they face labels of rubber-stamping superintendents or using a business approach, while others emphasized fair decision-making and grassroots support. They stressed that their focus is on effective school leadership and benefit for students as Election Day approaches. 06880
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Due to the government shutdown, the UConn women’s basketball opener moved from Ramstein Air Base in Germany — where planned operations halted — to the U.S. Naval Academy on November 4 at Alumni Hall with a start time of 5:30 p.m. on ESPN. The Hour
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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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Honor Our Veterans 5K Family Run/Walk
8 AM – 12 PM — Sherwood Island State Park — $35 entry — Celebrate Veterans Day with a scenic 5K supporting Heroes for the Brave.
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Westport Farmers' Market
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Westport Farmers' Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh, local produce and engage with the community in a vibrant market atmosphere.
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Winter Wreath Workshop at Jenni Kayne
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — All materials included — Get crafty and festive by creating a beautiful winter wreath with seasonal florals.
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