Matt Austin

2 weeks ago | newtownbee.com | Matt Austin

RIDGEFIELD — Ken Ludwig is one of the most prolific playwrights of our time, having written over 34 plays and musicals over the last 40 years. His first big hit was 1989’s Lend Me A Tenor, a backstage farce of epic proportions followed by another backstage farce in 1995, Moon Over Buffalo. A new production of the latter is running now at Ridgefield Theater Barn under the direction of Diana Canvoa, who is no stranger to the show, having directed it last season for Town Players of Newtown.

2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Matt Austin

The shortage of sports officials is increasing, impacting the quality of officiating at higher levels. The main reason for officials leaving is poor sportsmanship from coaches, parents and fans. Young officials need opportunities to make mistakes and learn, which is being hindered by the current environment. The decline in officials starts at the youth sports level, affecting the pipeline for college and professional leagues. The greatest season of the year is upon us.

2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Matt Austin

LAKE NONA, Fla. - A wild problem is tearing up lawns, parks, and peace of mind in one of Central Florida's fastest-growing communities. Families in Storey Park, a neighborhood in Lake Nona, say they're under siege by packs of wild hogs that have taken over sidewalks, green spaces, and backyards. The issue, neighbors say, has been building for years - but it's now reached a boiling point.

3 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Matt Austin

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Twenty-five years ago, East Orange County was little more than a forest. Today, it's Avalon Park: a bustling, master-planned community that's now home to nearly 20,000 residents and more than $2.5 billion in real estate value. But among the miles of homes, schools, businesses, and parks, one small patch of land near Avalon Park's downtown core remains untouched. For years, residents have wondered what would become of this last undeveloped piece of the puzzle.

3 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Austin

New air traffic recordings captured part of the race to rescue two people on board a small plane that crashed in Long Island Sound near Branford. The U.S. Coast Guard tells NBC Connecticut it was a father and daughter on the plane. Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Among those realizing something might be wrong was a flight instructor and student flying nearby.