Home Invasion Arrest + Veteran Officer Retires: Middletown News

Happy Friday, Middletown! Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for today.

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First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; breezy. High: 57 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Middletown today:

1. Police: Arrested 7 times in year, Middletown man accused of home invasion (Middletown Press)
2. Tent stolen from Middletown youth theater replaced through community kindness (Middletown Press)
3. City of Middletown Hosts Return to the Riverbend Community Workshop (Wesleyan Argus)
4. Obituary: Russell Edwin Stanchfield, 69, of Middletown (Middletown Patch)
5. Liberty Bank of Middletown selects 'innovative' leader for digital strategy unit (New Haven Register)

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Today in Middletown:

• Affordable Housing Committee - Middlesex County Chamber (9:30 AM)
• Pre School Trick Or Treat (11:00 AM)
• No Fright Haunted Attraction During the Daylight (2:00 PM)
• V FB VG Techs v. Platt Tech - Vinal Technical High School (6:00 PM)
• Friday Night Music ~ Jackson Hill Band (6:00 PM)
• Live Music Featuring Jackson Hill Band at 1741 Pub & Grill (6:00 PM)
• Tarot Talk (6:00 PM)
• Evidence of Evil in the Woods at Lyman Orchards! (6:00 PM)

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Middletown Patch Notebook

• City of Middletown Professional Firefighters Local 1073: "Over the summer, Lt. Ryan Scranton received a phone call from a woman in Binghamton, NY informing them that she thought she had a 1930-31 American LaFrance tiller ladder that at one time had belonged to the Middletown Fire Department. Lt..." (Facebook)
• Middletown Police Department -Connecticut: "🚨RETIREMENT NEWS 🚨 Today we say farewell to Officer Kevin White. Officer White is retiring after over 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Middletown. Off. White is a proud veteran of the USMC and a fixture in the Middletown co..." (Facebook)
• Middletown Police Department -Connecticut: "It's been a busy day at MPD, we are happy to announce the swearing in of our newest Patrol Officer, Officer Joe Santiago. Off. Santiago grew up in Middletown, and graduated from Middletown High School in 2008. He attended Middlesex Commu..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Middletown, CT: "@innatmiddletown Now through November 14th, the Inn at Middletown is collecting non-perishable items for the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Bring 5 items and receive a 20% off coupon toward your stay at the Inn or the Tavern at the Armory af..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Middletown, CT: "@mdsxchamber Ch'i Lash The School in Middletown, CT celebrated their grand opening! @chilashtheschool is dedicated to preparing their students for success by creating a professional and positive environment where students receive quality..." (Facebook)

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