Man Injured In Shooting + Hospital Capacity Numbers: Meriden News

Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Feb. 3.

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First, today's weather:

Fog with rain and drizzle. High: 45 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories in Meriden today:

1. Man Injured In Meriden Shooting: Report: A man was injured in a shooting early Tuesday morning. (Meriden Patch)
2. Latest Hospital Capacity In Meriden Area: Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in New Haven County. (Meriden Patch)
3. Theft Of Woman's Purse Caught On Video; 4 Arrested: Police (Meriden Patch)
4. Work on new Tacos Mi Nacho restaurant continues in Meriden (Meriden Record-Journal)
5. How much did the 10 most expensive homes sell for in Meriden in the last week? (The Wilton Bulletin)
6. Revenue increases, expenses down, Meriden city audit shows (Meriden Record-Journal)
7. EDITORIAL: New bus line between Meriden and Waterbury (Meriden Record-Journal)
8. Branford man sentenced to 54 months in prison for 2019 fatal DUI crash on I-91 in Meriden (Meriden Record-Journal)

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Today in Meriden:

• Virtual Personnel Committee Meeting - City of Meriden Council & Board Meetings (5:30 PM)
• Meriden Linear Trail Advisory Committee (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Meriden Humane Society: "Meet the FIV boys' club!! These are amazing, friendly kitties whose only fault was that they lived a tough life outdoors and at one point were bitten by another kitty and infected with FIV. FIV is a slow moving virus spread ONLY by deep ..." (Facebook)
• Kiwanis Club of Meriden: "The Souper Bowl city-wide food drive is underway! Kiwanians will be collecting donations this Saturday, February 5 outside K. LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers. Visit tiny.cc/meridenkiwanis for a list of items most needed at the Meriden Soup..." (Facebook)
• Meriden YMCA: "Yarn monsters! Getting crafty at our after school care program. #meridenymca #afterschoolcare" (Facebook)
• Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "WELCOME to our newest members, DAL Commercial Capital LLC and Express Employment Professionals-Meriden! Visit https://dalcomcapital.com/ to learn more about DAL Commercial Capital LLC! Visit https://www.expresspros.com/nhct/?utm_source=g..." (Facebook)
• Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "WELCOME from your friends at the Midstate Chamber of Commerce! We look forward to working with you in assisting our businesses who have job openings and residents who are seeking jobs/careers!" (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Club of Meriden: "Early Registration is still open! Save money on a fun filled summer by registering your children before April 1, 2022! Call the club today (203)235-8185" (Facebook)
• United Way of Meriden and Wallingford: "Today is 2/2/2022 and 2 words we live by every day is #LiveUnited! Enjoy your #twosday. ✌️📆" (Facebook)
• The Cove Center for Grieving Children: "Attention all ION Bank customers: The Cove needs your help!!! Please vote for us for this year's Community Award Program. Your vote means we receive a $25 donation. We are listed under "Children & Youth"-- All you have to do is click our..." (Facebook)
• Meriden YMCA: "Sign up now for our Red Cross Babysitting Class February 5, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Meriden YMCA. Learn leadership skills, how to diaper and feed infants, how to handle choking emergencies, rescue breathing, basic first aid an..." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.