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Fairfield Eatery Closed; Owner Couldn't Find Workers: Patch PM

Pedestrian hit by vehicle: Fairfield PD / "Nasty" thunderstorms, flooding concerns this weekend in CT / Search, recovery underway for teens

Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut.
Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

Fairfield Eatery Closed After Owner Couldn't Find Workers

The owner said pandemic-related unemployment benefits created a lack of job interest, according to multiple reports.>>>Read more.


Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Fairfield: Police

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital to get treatment for minor injuries, and the driver was charged with distracted driving, police said.>>>Read more.

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CT Weather: 'Nasty' Thunderstorms, Flooding Concerns This Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the chance for strong storms this weekend in Connecticut.>>>Read more.

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Search & Recovery Effort Underway For Missing Teens

Emergency crews are searching the river for two teens who were last seen swimming on Thursday afternoon.>>>Read more.


2 CT State Parks Closed To Swimming Heading Into Weekend

The rest of Connecticut's state beaches and swimming areas were on Friday.>>>Read more.

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