🌱 Patch AM: Police seek tips after Wetherell Street shooting near Manchester college

Good day Manchester! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Police seek tips after Wetherell Street shooting near Manchester college
• How upcoming I-84 repairs could change your Manchester commute in 2027

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

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
• Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manchester man drove himself to hospital after being shot in leg, police say (ctpost.com) — Manchester police say a 39-year-old man who was shot in the leg on Wetherell Street Tuesday night managed to drive himself to the hospital and is recovering well. The shooting happened near Connecticut State Community College Manchester, which was not involved, and officers are asking anyone with information to contact the department as no arrests have been made.
   

• CTDOT Plans to Perform Minor Pavement Rehabilitation on I-84 in Manchester (ct.gov) — Drivers in Manchester should expect future construction on I-84, where CTDOT plans concrete pavement repairs, ramp work, and possible short-term off-peak detours between the Hockanum River and Slater Street. Design is slated to finish in March 2027, with construction anticipated to begin that fall using state funds, and residents are invited to share questions or concerns with the project engineer.
   

📸 Around Manchester

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo →
  St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Fall Fest →
  825 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• New World Trio "Autumn Reflections" →
  Saint John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave, West Hartford
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Summer Music Series featuring Thomasina Levy →
  Connecticut's Old State House 800 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103
  12:00 pm
• Comedy Night at the Hartford Funny Bone with Ms. Pat →
  Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant, 194 Buckland Hills Dr, Manchester
  7:00 pm
• WILD TAXI: A Tribute Concert to Yusuf/Cat Stevens and Harry Chapin →
  Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd, Manchester
  7:00 pm
• Comedy Night at the Hartford Funny Bone with Ms. Pat →
  Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant, 194 Buckland Hills Dr, Manchester
  9:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Wickham Park XC Invitational →
  Manchester CT
• Comedy Night at the Hartford Funny Bone with Ms. Pat →
  Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant, 194 Buckland Hills Dr, Manchester
  6:30 pm
• The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue →
  Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd, Manchester
  7:00 pm
• Comedy Night at the Hartford Funny Bone with Ms. Pat →
  Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant, 194 Buckland Hills Dr, Manchester
  9:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Real Love: Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton Tribute →
  Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd, Manchester
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Powell: If teachers feel underpaid, so what? Many other people do too —Chris Powell Read on Patch
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• Community College System of New Hampshire posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty: Advanced Manufacturing in Manchester. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

East Hartford

• Manchester approves Ädelbrook classroom addition after grant shortfall forces redesign (hartfordbusiness.com)
• New Britain man gets five years for drug trafficking (bristolpress.com)
• With eye on gavels, CT Dems envision oversight if they win majority (ctmirror.org)

South Windsor

• Fall Family Fest bringing music, activities and community spirit to Evergreen Walk (fox61.com)

Vernon

• Vernon Woman Charged With DUI In South Windsor (patch.com)

Ok Manchester! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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