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Hi Manchester! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police issue Purple Alert for missing 75-year-old Manchester woman
  • Manchester police probe non-random shooting on Wetherell Street
  • Find your perfect pumpkin patch near Manchester this fall

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Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman, 75, Missing From Manchester; Purple Alert Issued (patch.com) — Manchester residents are being asked to help locate 75-year-old Grisell Caraballo, who is missing after last being seen near Cottage Street late Tuesday morning. Police have issued a Purple Alert, noting she has Alzheimer's, and are urging anyone with information to call the Manchester Police Department immediately.
   

2. Man Shot In Manchester, Police Investigating: PD (patch.com) — Manchester police are investigating after a 39-year-old local man was shot in the leg Tuesday night on Wetherell Street. The victim drove himself to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and detectives say the shooting does not appear to be random as they seek tips from the public.
   

3. Where Manchester Residents Can Get Pumpkins This Fall In Hartford County (patch.com) — Families in Manchester have plenty of nearby options this fall for picking pumpkins, enjoying hayrides, and exploring corn mazes at farms across Hartford County. The guide highlights 2026 hours and offerings at multiple patches within an easy drive of town, plus practical tips for choosing and carving a jack-o'-lantern that will look great on a local front porch.
   

4. RHAM boys soccer outduels East Hartford 4-3, Lyman Memorial girls volleyball sweeps Bacon Academy (thechronicle.com) — Local sports fans may want to watch as RHAM's boys soccer team, fresh off a 4-3 win over East Hartford, hosts the Manchester Red Wolves on Friday afternoon. The matchup offers Manchester players a chance to spoil RHAM's push for a winning week and gives local supporters a nearby game under the lights-style excitement.
   

5. Springtime for Nappy: Poland 1807 Campaign in a Day, part 2 - Deployment and opening moves (blogspot.com) — Tabletop wargamers recently gathered at The Portal game store in Manchester for an all-day recreation of Napoleon's 1807 Poland campaign using the Snappy Nappy rules. The detailed write-up walks through the table layouts, commanders, and early maneuvers, giving local hobbyists a sense of the scale and style of these historical mega-games hosted right in town.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Life of Learning, a Community of Growth: Grandmaster Joel Waldron Celebrates Martial Arts Milestones —Joel Waldron Read on Patch
  • The Woodbridge Farmstead will be open this Sunday, October 11th, from noon to 2:00.
    We will host Aussakita Acres Farm with bunnies and baby goats. Bring kids and cameras for this great photo op. Stay for ten minutes or two hours… (Nextdoor Robertson)
  • (kitten) 😻Hi everyone.
    I had three cats; two of them passed away from leukemia. I hope the remaining one lives a long life. However, I would like to adopt another kitten… (Nextdoor Broad-Middle Turnpike)
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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