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Melissa in the Morning is hosted by Melissa Sheketoff who gathers top news headlines locally and nationally to keep WICC listeners in the know, delivering the information that matters most to you.
Every week, enjoy live interviews from state leaders, business owners and local experts. Melissa has recently connected with Governor Ned Lamont, who has agreed to take YOUR questions bi-weekly on the show. Consistently, Melissa also talks to U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Congressman Jim Himes, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and State Senator Tony Hwang. Local experts include infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health, Luke Frey from the Better Business Bureau, The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and Bridgeport Health Director Lisa Morrissey.
Enjoy original weekly segments like “Community Inspiration,” “Marriage Advice” and “Crime on the Mind.” Community Inspiration highlights Connecticut residents who live normal lives doing extraordinary things. Every week, you can meet people of all ages who are inspiring their community and loved ones through their work, outlook on life, actions and good deeds. Marriage advice is a bi-weekly check-in with relationship consultant, Bob Donovan, who gives tips to a healthy marriage and perspective for couples to think about. Crime on the Mind features Lt. James Perez from the Fairfield Police Department, who travels around the country teaching crime prevention to other police departments. He gives us the top crimes happening right now and tips for the public to stay safe and be proactive.
Plus, traffic every ten minutes and weather from our Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek.
Recent posts
Melissa in the Morning: Healing Our Heroes
1. Director, Michael Gier, shares his latest film addressing PTSD after 9-11. We learned about a new treatment helping first responders. ((00:10))2. Listen to your body! Amy Llinas talks about aging bodies and how to take care of them. ((13:27))3. David Mestre teaches why physics is behind the rubber band thumb gun. ((20:05)) IMAGE CREDIT:…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Gas Tax
1. Senator Kevin Kelly pushed his Stop the Gas tax initiative ahead of a potential special session. ((00:10))2. Krista Carnes answered listener questions about creating and fixing your social media profiles. ((07:55))3. Julius Dudics talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with positive relationships. ((20:08)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Quiche Lorraine
INGREDIENTS:– 9 inch baked pie shell– ½-1 lb. of bacon– 1-1 ½ cup of sharp cheddar– 3 eggs– Dash nutmeg– Dash cayenne– 1-1/2 cup light cream– ¾ tsp. salt… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Rosh Hashanah
Rabbi Landa of Fairfield talked about the Jewish new year and the significance. ((00:10)) Congressman Jim Himes talks about the latest out of Afghanistan. ((09:17)) Gary Farrar Jr. talked about the goals of the democratic party in Ansonia ahead of the Board of Alderman election. ((19:27)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: West Nile Virus & Legionnaires Disease
The first two cases of West Nile virus were detected in Fairfield and New Haven County. Turns out, it’s very common to get the virus but most don’t know it! Dr. Browne talked about that and the fact that cases of Legionnares Disease in NYC are not uncommon. Why is that? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Responding to Ida
1. The American Red Cross checked in to talk about relief efforts in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida and offered safety protocols for Connecticut storms. ((00:10))2. Dan Onofrio talked about the business environment with vaccine mandates and working from home. ((12:57))3. Labor Day weekend is rocking in Bridgeport! Details on the free concert and fireworks coming…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Tree Removal Efforts
1. Eversource talks about its efforts to remove trees that could cause more problems in storms. ((00:10))2. Counselor Julius Dudics talked about stress in the household during back to school time and how to deal. ((15:18))3. Meet this year’s Bluefish tournament winner: Joe Gallo! ((22:07)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Stamford Mayoral Primary
Two weeks ahead of the democratic mayoral primary in Stamford, we conducted pre-recorded, separate interviews with incumbent Mayor David Martin and State Representative Caroline Simmons. We took listener questions and asked both candidates for answers. Mayor Martin ((00:12))Rep. Simmons ((12:48)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Cobblestone Cheese Bread
Here’s what you need:2 cups of coarsely grated cheddar cheese, divided1 ½ cups water½ cup milk5 cups bread flour¼ cup sugar2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted and cooled2 (1/4-ounce) packages active dry yeast1 tablespoon salt… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: A check-in with the governor
1. Governor Lamont answered listener questions about covid, masks, mandates and other state matters. ((00:10))2. Congressman Himes talked about the bombing outside the airport in Kabul and whether impeachment talks are in order for President Biden. ((14:30)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading