🌱 Patch AM: How a Ridgefield resident’s bank account was drained for $27,100

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Ridgefield resident's bank account was drained for $27,100
• Beloved Norwalk Ford dealer closing, leaving Ridgefield customers in limbo

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cameras captured New Haven man withdrawing $27K from Ridgefield man's bank account, warrant says (ctpost.com subscription) — Ridgefield police say a local resident's bank account was hit for $27,100 in unauthorized withdrawals made at Brooklyn branches, allegedly using a forged driver's license with his information. A New Haven man has been arrested and faces forgery, identity theft, larceny, and criminal impersonation charges, with surveillance footage and facial-recognition technology cited in the warrant.
   

• 'Bittersweet.' Longtime Norwalk car dealership closing as Ford consolidates locations across US (news12.com) — A longtime Norwalk Ford dealership that has served Fairfield County drivers for decades is closing as Ford consolidates locations nationwide, leaving many loyal customers, including Ridgefield resident Mark Baker, saddened. The retro Main Street building's future is still undecided, and the owner says he'll especially miss the personal relationships built with generations of local buyers.
   

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Saturday August 29
• 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
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Other local events

Friday August 28
• 17th - 20th Century European and Russian History Classes Start October 2 on Fridays at 10 a.m. →
  Zoom
  10:00 am
• Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic Showcase →
  Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Ln, Ridgefield
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• New Classes Start in September and October . . . in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Various in Ridgefield and/or Zoom
  9:30 am
• Cub Scout Field Day! →
  Sturges Park, 217 Rippowam Rd, Ridgefield
  3:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Library Closed Summer Sundays
  Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
• No Children's Programs
  Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
• Blessing of the Backpacks + Back to School Bash! →
  103 Main St, Ridgefield
  10:00 am
• Mushroom Walk with Mycologist on Sunday, October 18 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Ridgefield TBA
  4:00 pm
Monday August 31
• ESL (English as a 2nd Language), Adult High School Diploma, GED Classes Available in Danbury →
  Various in Danbury
  10:00 am
• La Blast - Cardio Dance Light Weights Class at 5:45 p.m. in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  East Ridge Middle School, 10 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
  5:45 pm
• Online: Next Chapter Book Club
  Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• BrightPath Kids Corporation posted a job opening for Child Care Lead Teacher Toddler in Redding. Apply here.
• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgefield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redding

• Owner Of Redding Landscaping Company Charged Over Workers' Comp Insurance (patch.com)

Danbury

• Dozens of reported arrests in Danbury amid immigration enforcement activity (nbcconnecticut.com)
• Danbury Man Arrested on Felony Gun Charge Following Traffic Stop (yonkerstimes.com)
• Lamont, other city officials to discuss recent ICE activity at news conference (nbcconnecticut.com)

Newtown

• Newtown Man Charged With Stealing 11 Firearms: Police (patch.com)
• Cat Rescued From Newtown House Fire, Flames Contained (patch.com)

Ok Ridgefield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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