Motorcycle Crash, Flu Clinic + Pumpkin Patches

Good morning, Ellington and Somers. Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a passing shower. High: 60 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Ellington-Somers:

1. Where To Find The Best Pumpkin Patches In Ellington-Somers (Ellington-Somers Patch)
2. Motorcycle Crashes In Vernon Sunday Night (Vernon Patch)
3. The clock ticks closer to another vaccine mandate deadline for state workers (FOX 61)
4. Flu clinic at Somers Senior Center (somersct.gov)
5. Monday's High School Scoreboard: Hartford and Tolland Counties (South Windsor Patch)
6. Who's Coming, Who's Going: The Latest Ellington Home Sales (Ellington-Somers Patch)

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Today in Ellington-Somers:

• Ellington Historical Society Vintage Wares and Antiques Online Auction (9:00 AM)

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Ellington-Somers Patch Notebook

• Center School PTO: "📚 Center Families!!! We are so excited to announce that with some of the proceeds from the Fun Run the PTO was able to purchase an Inchy's Book Worm Vending Machine for Center School!! This is not just a vending machine that dispenses b..." (Facebook)
• Somers Congregational United Church of Christ: "October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Let me know what you think! -Pastor Scott" (Facebook)

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— Tim Jensen

Tim Jensen is in his fourth decade of reporting news and sports in north central Connecticut. He currently oversees four Patch sites: Enfield, Windsor Locks-East Windsor, South Windsor and Ellington-Somers, and is also the Connecticut sports editor. He is president of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance, serving as chairman of the prestigious Gold Key Dinner since 2015. He is commissioner of Blitzkrieg! Pro, an independent professional wrestling promotion based in Enfield. Tim has two adult children: Alex, a student at Seton Hall Law School, and Mia, who is in a doctorate program at Springfield College.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Ellington-Somers Daily? You can contact me at tim.jensen@patch.com.