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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Danbury (patch.com) — Danbury drivers are paying more at the pump than the state, regional and national averages, with local stations averaging $4.55 for a gallon of regular gas. A detailed list of 17 Danbury gas stations shows where prices are lowest and highest, helping residents decide where to fill up around town.
2. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Danbury This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families around Danbury can choose from several nearby spots to pick pumpkins, from Halas Farm Market and Blue Jay Orchards to Harris Hill Farm and the Pumpkin Patch Train at the Danbury Railway Museum. The piece also walks readers through practical jack-o'-lantern carving tips, tools and safety-minded steps to create a standout Halloween display at home.
3. Dozens Of Guns Turned In During Danbury Police Buyback (patch.com) — Danbury residents recently turned in 68 firearms, including dozens of rifles and handguns, during a police-sponsored gun buyback. The Danbury Police Department says the event helps people safely dispose of unwanted weapons and reduces the risk of guns ending up in the wrong hands, and thanked community members for participating.
4. Girls soccer top performances, games to watch (Oct. 6) (newstimes.com) — Danbury senior Ava Thatcher is on a tear, scoring a hat trick against Norwalk and adding two goals and an assist versus Westhill to power the Hatters' strong week. She's featured among top girls soccer performers statewide, alongside a slate of notable upcoming matchups that could shape conference and state tournament races.
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