Lottery Winners + Acting Middletown Schools Chief Makes Pledge

Good morning, Middletown. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Oct. 21.

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First, today's weather:

Warm with sun, some clouds. High: 74 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Middletown today:

1. With Middletown schools chief on leave, acting head vows 'unyielding commitment' to district (Middletown Press)
2. Top Middletown officials support school board probe into harassment claims (Middletown Press)
3. Obituary: Kerry Lemar Marshall, 62, formerly of Middletown (Middletown Patch)
4. Middletown Resident Wins $25k Lottery Prize (Middletown Patch)
5. Middletown Resident Wins $10k Lottery Prize (Middletown Patch)
6. Dog Found Roaming In Middletown (Middletown Patch)

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Today in Middletown:

• Recovery Employment Program Steering Committee (8:00 AM)
• Killingworth Division - Middlesex County Chamber (8:00 AM)
• Board of Directors - Middlesex County Chamber (11:30 AM)
• V B SOC Vinal Tech v. Norwich Tech - Vinal Technical High School (3:45 PM)
• Academic Parent Conferences (4:00 – 6:00) Snow Date 10/28 (4:00 PM)
• Movie Night at Lyman Orchards Outside! (6:00 PM)

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Middletown Patch Notebook

• Middletown Animal Control: "Found Cat - Portland, CT This sweet girl was found on Rose Hill Rd in Portland, CT this morning 10/18. She is injured and getting the care she needs. She was wearing 2 collars but no tags and no chip. If you recognize her or know her own..." (Facebook)
• Middletown Police Department -Connecticut: "🚨CAR SEAT CLINIC 🚨 This Thursday, 10/21 during the hours of 4-8 PM at the Middletown Fire Department located at 169 Cross Street! To make an appointment, contact Off. Karli Travis at Ktravis@middletownctpolice.com or call 860-638-4094...." (Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Middletown Connecticut: "Seats are almost sold out for our annual Fall Auction & Dinner Fundraiser! Join us for a night of fun & games, silent auction, craft beer tasting, and gourmet dinner at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. Please RSVP by this Friday 10/22. S..." (Facebook)

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