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Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Fire Damages Norwich Mixed-Use Building On Central Avenue (patch.com) — Norwich residents may notice damage at a mixed-use building on Central Avenue after an early-morning fire sent firefighters to 2 Central Ave. around 1:14 a.m. Officials say police first spotted smoke while responding to a burglar alarm, and the Norwich Fire Marshal's Office is now investigating the cause.
2. Fat Cat Grill & Bar Closes For Good In Norwich (patch.com) — Norwich diners are saying goodbye to Fat Cat Grill & Bar, which has permanently closed after 15 years at Willow Tree Plaza on West Main Street. Owners, who had briefly shut down for planned renovations, confirmed on Facebook they will not reopen, prompting an outpouring of reactions from local fans who praised the restaurant's food and long-standing presence in town.
3. 1 Injured During Weekend Shooting In Norwich Burger King Parking Lot: PD (patch.com) — Norwich police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting in the Burger King parking lot on Salem Turnpike that left a man with a non-life-threatening leg wound. Investigators believe the attack was targeted and are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Cornelius Carmody or use the department's anonymous tip line.
4. Ysordia, Caisse, Avery: Recent Death Notices From Norwich (patch.com) — Norwich residents are remembering several neighbors who recently died, including community members connected to Norwich Technical School, Norwich Hospital, and local employers. Brief notices share their careers, service, and surviving family, offering a way for friends and neighbors to honor their lives and support those they left behind.
5. City of Norwich plans 9/11 remembrance events (norwichbulletin.com) — Norwich is organizing several 9/11 remembrance observances this month, including a Freedom Bell ringing at City Hall at 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11 and a new mayoral proclamation declaring 9/11 Remembrance Day. Residents are encouraged to join local programs, reflect on the attacks' legacy, and support efforts promoting unity, inclusion, and education across the community.
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