Westport’s Oscar Edelman Grabs Gold in Israel during The 2022 Maccabiah
Westporter Oscar Edelman brought home gold for the United States with his basketball skills and pride in his heritage at the 2022 Maccabi Games in Israel. Edelman and Maccabi USA won the final basketball game against Israel during the international sporting event that brought 10,000 athletes and high ranking leaders, such as President Joe Biden and Israel alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, together for competition and celebration. The games celebrate Jewish heritage and tradition, something Edelman has enjoyed both on the courts in Israel and here at Westport’s Greens Farms Academy. GFA’s John Nash spoke with Edelman last year after learning that he’d been selected for the team, with Edelman telling him “I’m usually the only Jewish kid when I play and now I’m playing with kids wearing yarmulkes, which was really cool.” Edelman comes from a family of Jewish athletes, including his mother - who was also invited to the Maccabi games - his grandfather who was a tennis player, and great grandfather who also excelled in basketball, according to GFA. Edelman was back home today and was celebrated by the local & State community leadership for his gold medal and hard work. Contributed photo.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 8; State Positivity Rate 9.54%
The State Department of Public Health reported 8 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the weekend. The State positivity rate was up to 9.54%.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,705 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.54% [down from 9.22%]
Morning Weather Report
Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light west wind.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
High Tides
9:25 AM / 9:38 PM
Low Tides
3:22 AM / 3:32 PM
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 2 over Weekend; State Positivity Rate Down
The State Department of Public Health reported 2 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the weekend. The State positivity rate was down to 9.22%.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,697 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.22% [down from 10.43%]