Thursday: A morning shower; very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
Saturday: Nice with sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cheshire Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize (patch.com) — A Cheshire resident has scored a $25,000 prize on a Cash Royale scratch ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was sold at DaDa Liquors in Waterbury, and the winner's identity remains private under a new state law allowing anonymity.
• 'This is what keeps me alive': Cheshire assistant football coach eager to be back on field amid cancer battle (wtnh.com) — Cheshire residents will see a familiar face on the sidelines Friday as longtime Rams assistant coach Mike Ciotti returns to West Haven's field while continuing an 11-year cancer battle. Players and coaches say his "eat the bear" mantra is inspiring the whole team, and Ciotti credits football, family, and integrative cancer care with keeping him focused and hopeful.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Quinnipiac University PA Student Lauren Kane Elected to 2026–27 AAPA Student Academy Delegate —Paula Fowler Read on Patch
Quinnipiac University Professor Advances Geriatric Physiotherapy Education in Kenya —Paula Fowler Read on Patch
Airgas, Inc. posted a job opening for Second Shift Manager in Cheshire. Apply here.
Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Prospect. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cheshire here.
🗞 Nearby News
Meriden
Meriden arson suspect arrested in New Mexico after four years (myrecordjournal.com)
Wednesday's Warrior: Meriden woman shares cancer journey through blog to comfort others (wtnh.com)
Wallingford
Powerball Launches NFL-Themed Weekly Game In Connecticut (patch.com)
Southington
Scam Artists Target Southington Apple Harvest Festival (patch.com)
Ok Cheshire! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!