Lottery Winner + Cardona Honored: Meriden News

Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Oct. 21.

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First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds; warm. High: 72 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Meriden:

1. Meriden Business Sells Big Lottery Prize (Meriden Patch)
2. Meriden's Cardona, Benigni among honorees at Latino education gala: The gala was held by the Connecticut Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. (Meriden Record-Journal)
3. Elected Official In New Haven County Arrested On Federal Fraud Complaint: A state representative from West Haven is facing fraud charges. (Northern Highlands Daily Voice)
4. Fire Damages 2 Buildings at Former Psychiatric Hospital Property in Portland: Firefighters extinguished the blaze Wednesday. (NBC Connecticut)
5. Obituary: Karen Ann (Bruton) Seifert, 69, of Meriden (Meriden Patch)
6. Obituary: Ernest 'Ernie' Stewart Rule, 66, of Meriden (Meriden Patch)

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Today in Meriden:

• A Cycle 9th, 12th Academics, 10th, 11th Shop (7:25 AM)
• Anime Club (3:00 PM)
• LEGO Club (3:30 PM)
• Parking & Transit District - City of Meriden Council & Board Meetings (6:00 PM)

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Meriden Patch Notebook

• Meriden Humane Society: "Maddie Age: 6 1/2 years old Breed: Black Labrador Mix Size- Medium 50-70 lbs. Cats: No Dogs: No Kids: No Meet Miss Maddie! This beautiful girl is as sweet as can be. Maddie loves to go for walks, this little lady could walk for hours! Ma..." (Facebook)
• Meriden YMCA: "Purchase a beautiful holiday wreath and support our Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA Seals Swim Team. Orders are due 10/29. All items will be ready for pick-up at the downtown Meriden Y on Saturday, November 20th from 1 - 5 p.m. and Sunda..." (Facebook)

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