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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. How police say one stolen SUV unraveled a string of Connecticut shootings (middletownpress.com) — Middletown police used shell casings, phone data, and a stolen Volkswagen Atlas to help link a Meriden man to a series of shootings in Meriden, Waterbury, and Middletown, according to an arrest warrant. Investigators say ballistics tied weapons and casings from West Lake Drive and Highlands Crescent in Middletown to the same firearms recovered when the suspect was arrested in Waterbury.
2. Shelco Filters and Compunnel Face New Ransomware Threats as September 2026 Attacks Raise Fresh Concerns + Video (undercodenews.com) — A Middletown-based manufacturer, Shelco Filters on Bradley Street, has appeared in recent ransomware threat reports claiming up to 191 GB of company data may be at risk, though the listing hasn't been independently confirmed. The article explains how such attacks can expose engineering documents, customer records, and credentials, and urges businesses and partners to tighten backups, access controls, and incident-response planning.
3. Friends mourn Norwich man who 'just wanted to make the world better' (ctpost.com) — A Norwich man whose body was recovered from the Connecticut River this week is being remembered for his kindness and deep commitment to education, including his years at Middletown High School. Friends and colleagues from across Connecticut and beyond describe how he supported students, mentored coworkers, and stayed proud of his Middletown roots as he pursued studies at several colleges and worked in the deaf community.
4. Middletown Podcast Host, Musician Who Made Fans Around The World Dies Suddenly At 41 (dailyvoice.com) — A beloved Middletown podcast host and musician has died suddenly at 41, leaving a wife and two young sons as the community rallies around them with a major GoFundMe effort. Known for his cannabis-culture podcast, local music, and a chance meeting with his wife on a cold Middletown night, he built a worldwide fan base while centering everything on his family.
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