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Coffee in hand, Ellington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ellington High senior earns coveted National Merit semifinalist honor

Also on today's calendar: $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ellington High School Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist (patch.com) — Ellington residents can celebrate as Ellington High School senior Shriya A. Kannan has been named a semifinalist in the prestigious 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. She is the only student from Ellington on a highly selective national list, and will now compete through applications, recommendations, essays, and test scores for a share of $24 million in scholarships.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Miscellaneous tools , nothing priced , make a reasonable offer.
    This Saturday September 19th. 9am to 2pm. 22 Ludwig Rd ellington ct (Nextdoor Crystal Lake)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in East Windsor. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Enfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rockville

  • Woman charged with embezzling money from AHM youth services (thechronicle.com)

Tolland

  • License plate reading cameras being placed on some CT school buses. Thousands of violations recorded to date. (courant.com)
  • A CT foundation is donating $630K to a wide swathe of organization. What it targets. (courant.com)

Vernon

  • Distressed Hiker Rescued From Trail In Stafford (patch.com)

Ok Ellington! 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!)
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