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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Driver Fled Route 25 Tractor-Trailer Crash, Faces DUI, Drug Charges: Police (patch.com) — Newtown police say a Milford man crossed into oncoming traffic on South Main Street Thursday morning, crashing into a tractor-trailer and temporarily shutting down Route 25 near Simm Lane. Officers report he fled on foot toward Dogwood Terrace before being caught, then was hospitalized and charged with DUI, drug offenses, evading responsibility and multiple motor vehicle violations.
2. Pomperaug football beats Newtown for first time since 2011 behind Josh Coughlin's two TDs (nhregister.com) — Newtown High's football team fell 24–7 on the road at Pomperaug, ending a 12‑game winning streak in the rivalry despite a strong defensive effort. Newtown's offense managed one touchdown from Luke Gagnon, while Pomperaug's powerful running game and late scoring drives thrilled a packed crowd and pushed the Panthers to a 3–0 start.
3. First Week Of October Is Mental Illness Awareness Week (newtownbee.com) — As Mental Illness Awareness Week approaches in early October, Newtown Health District is reminding residents that feeling overwhelmed is common and that help is available. The district points to hotlines, state services, and national resources that can support adults, children, and workers dealing with stress, depression, substance use, or other mental health challenges.
4. Connecticut U.S. Attorney's Office Announces More Than $9.2 Million in Settlements Connected to PPP Fraud Enforcement Initiative (justice.gov) — Federal prosecutors say a Newtown‑based nonprofit, formerly Health360, repaid more than $200,000 after allegedly inflating payroll and double‑billing federal grants to secure PPP loan forgiveness. The case is one of several Connecticut settlements totaling $9.2 million, underscoring closer scrutiny of pandemic aid use by organizations across the state.
5. Danbury Moose Spotted Amid Photoshoot in Pawling (wearedanbury.com) — A wandering moose has been spotted in several area towns, including a stroll through Newtown that has residents swapping photos and stories. Wildlife experts say the animal is likely following long‑standing migration corridors disrupted by development, and they're urging people to keep a safe distance even as social media buzz grows.
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