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1. Middletown Police Department Arrest Log: Sept. 18 — 25, 2026 (patch.com) — Middletown residents can review a newly released police arrest log covering Sept. 18 through Sept. 25, 2026, detailing charges filed by local officers. The information is part of the public record, and readers are reminded that listed charges do not indicate guilt or final court outcomes.
2. Middletown To Host downtown Trick-Or-Treat, Connecticut Author Event Next Week (patch.com) — Families in Middletown can look forward to a downtown Halloween outing on Saturday, Oct. 17, with Main Street trick-or-treating alongside a Treats in the Streets author event at Ädelbooks & More. The free, walkable festivities highlight local Connecticut writers while supporting student-run vocational storefronts that help young adults with autism and developmental disabilities build real-world job skills.
3. These 10 Connecticut Colleges Stand Out Among The Best Schools In The Country (newsbreak.com) — Wesleyan University in Middletown earns a spot among Connecticut's standout colleges, praised for its open curriculum, strong arts and sciences, and walkable access to Main Street's shops and restaurants. The guide also compares nine other top campuses statewide, helping Middletown families weigh options on academics, campus feel, and cost as they plan college visits and applications.
4. Warrant: Firefighters leapt over guardrail after minivan hit one at Connecticut crash scene (ctinsider.com) — A Middletown man is accused of speeding through East Hampton in a borrowed minivan, injuring a firefighter at a Route 66 crash scene and triggering a high-speed police pursuit. He now faces multiple charges and is being held on bond ahead of a November court appearance in Middletown Superior Court, which Middletown residents may want to follow closely.
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