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🌱 Patch AM: Oxford Church Reopens On 60th Anniversary; Pastor Gives Recovery Update

And on the Oxford Patch calendar - Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th

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Hi Oxford! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oxford parish marks 60 years as pastor recovers from transplant
  • See which Oxford standout made the state's top soccer performers list

Also on today's calendar: Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oxford Church Reopens On 60th Anniversary; Pastor Gives Recovery Update (patch.com) — Oxford residents are celebrating the 60th anniversary and reopening of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish after a summer of renovations, highlighted by a special Mass and time capsule opening. Parishioners also received encouraging news that Pastor Father Joshua Wilbur is recovering well from an August liver transplant, though he will need several more months of rest before gradually returning to ministry in town.
   

• Connecticut high school girls soccer top performances, games to watch (Sept. 14) (ctpost.com) — Oxford girls soccer fans can see their team and standout sophomore Kyla Decrescenzo recognized among Connecticut's top performers after her four-assist game in an 8–0 win over Derby. The roundup also notes multiple matches where Oxford faced strong opponents, and lists several upcoming marquee games elsewhere in the state that could shape tournament races.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Beacon Falls

  • Connecticut high school girls soccer top performances, games to watch (Sept. 14) (rep-am.com)
  • The 60th Seymour Pumpkin Festival Is Sunday (newhavenindependent.org)

Seymour

  • 10 Ansonia eateries cited for serious violations during July, August health inspections (darientimes.com)

Naugatuck

  • Police Seek 2 Suspects In Naugatuck Larceny (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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