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🌱 Patch AM: Driver Extricated After Crash Into Pole In Bethel: Fire Officials

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Wednesday April 22nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Bethel driver rescued after serious crash into utility pole
  • What Bethel residents’ next court dates mean in the DraftKings fraud case
  • See which standout performance came in a win over Bethel

Also on today's calendar: Free Zoom Event from NAMI Southwest CT: A New Era of Hope for Families Living with Depression and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A touch of morning rain, with a high of 51 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny; breezy, warmer, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver Extricated After Crash Into Pole In Bethel: Fire Officials (patch.com) — Emergency crews in Bethel responded late Tuesday morning after a vehicle crashed into a utility pole, trapping the driver. Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company and Bethel Fire Department firefighters worked to extricate the occupant, who was transported to the hospital with advanced life support care. Multiple local fire units assisted at the scene.    

• 4 more charged in DraftKings scheme seek diversionary programs, chance to have charges dismissed (newstimes.com) — Bethel residents Isamar and Isael Tejada are among several area defendants seeking a court diversionary program after being charged in a multi-town DraftKings fraud investigation. They and others from Danbury and Newtown face larceny, computer crime, and identity theft charges tied to alleged fraudulent transactions in 2024, with hearings scheduled in late April, May, and June.    

• Connecticut boys lacrosse top performers and games to watch (April 21) (newstimes.com) — Connecticut high school boys lacrosse players are being highlighted this week for big scoring performances, milestone points, and clutch plays. Bethel gets a brief mention as the team Foran defeated when senior Cooper Fitzpatrick reached his 100th career point, while several upcoming marquee matchups are spotlighted for later this week.    


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