🌱 Patch AM: How Bethel’s Mirsad Cekovic powered a big win over Stratford

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bethel's Mirsad Cekovic powered a big win over Stratford
• Why a Cornell sexual assault case now reaches into Bethel

Also on today's calendar: An Evening with Deni Elliott and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
• Thursday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A look at CT's top high school football performances for Week 3 (newstimes.com) — Bethel football fans can celebrate after Mirsad Cekovic rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns in Bethel's 28-16 win over Stratford, earning a spot among Connecticut's top Week 3 performers. The roundup also showcases standout efforts from dozens of other high school players statewide.
   

• Bethel man named in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit as prosecutors reopen case (newstimes.com) — A man whose summons was mailed to a Bethel address has been named in a Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit, as prosecutors decide to bring the 2024 case before a grand jury. Local readers should know the investigation and civil suit are centered in New York but involve a Bethel-connected defendant.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethel

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• An Evening with Deni Elliott →
  Prospector Theater, 25 Prospect St, Ridgefield
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• The Pardue Brothers, A True Crime Documentary with CT Ties →
  Danbury Museum, 43 Main St, Danbury
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Pumpkin Festival →
  United Methodist Church of Danbury, 5 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Shelton Day 2026 – A Day of Family Fun, Food & Entertainment! →
  38 Canal St E, Shelton
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Autumn Splendor--NGC Standard Garden Club Show →
  Lasdon Public Gardens and & Veterans Memorial, 2610 NY-35, Katonah
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Chili Cook-Off →
  Shakedown Eats, 277 Greenwood Ave, Bethel
  6:00 pm
• Bethel Autumn Craft Festival →
  Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St, Bethel
  10:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Book Launch of Magic Elizabeth at Byrd's Books →
  Byrd's Books, 178 Greenwood Ave, Bethel
  4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Beginning Bridge lessons →
  Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown
  9:30 am
Wednesday October 7
• Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
  VIRTUAL
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Creatio Arts New England Conference →
  Walnut Hill Community Church, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel
  8:30 am
Sunday October 11
• East Swamp Brook Cleanup →
  Bennett Memorial Park, 14 Shelter Rock Rd, Bethel
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My name is Mike Miles and I have a band called the Miles Blues Band.
  We play a variety of Blues and Rock. I am a Nashville recording artist with a signed record deal and a top 10 release in Europe . We are available… (Nextdoor SkyZone Bethel)

• Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Danbury. Apply here.
• Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Danbury

• Danbury wants faster ok for fast food, moves to drop 'unnecessary' steps facing chain restaurants (newstimes.com)
• Weapon offender registry violation led to drug charges for Danbury man, police say (newstimes.com)

Newtown

• NUMC Outreach Project For Binky Patrol Underway (newtownbee.com)

Brookfield

• Brookfield Wendy's Among Locations Operated By Bankrupt Franchisee (patch.com)
• Southbury Man Gets Probation In Brookfield Happy Landings Shooting (patch.com)

Ok Bethel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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