Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• District of Connecticut Joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in Surge Takedown Exceeding $245 Million in COVID-era Loan Fraud Offenses (justice.gov) — Federal prosecutors say a Shelton man has pleaded guilty in Hartford to wire fraud and money laundering tied to more than $1.8 million in fraudulent COVID-era PPP loans, with sentencing set for November. The case is part of a nationwide crackdown on pandemic loan fraud, signaling continued scrutiny of relief funds and local business claims in Connecticut.
• DCP issues cease-and-desist to Phire in the Hole, says hot sauces pose potential botulism risk (themonroesun.com) — State consumer protection officials have ordered Monroe-based Phire in the Hole to stop selling several hot sauces that were distributed through Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard in Shelton from November 2025 to August 17, 2026, due to botulism risk. Shelton shoppers who bought these 5-ounce bottles under names like P.I.T.H BBQ, Lemon Pucker Punch, and Reaper Creeper are urged to stop using them and contact a doctor if they notice concerning symptoms.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Constitution Week proclamation: Derby —SRHMS chapter, NSDAR, Inc. Read on Patch
Constitution Week Display at Plumb Library's Children Section —Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR. Inc. Read on Patch
Griffin Health to Host Free Child Passenger Safety Clinic Sept 22 —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
Griffin Health to Host Book Reading about Transitioning by Local Author Sept. 21 —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
Shelton's DAR Ripton Parish Chapter – An Award-Winning Chapter – Installs New Regent —Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR. Inc. Read on Patch
I was talking to a friend in Norwalk who owns a gas station. I haven' seen himhin some time. During our conversation, I asked his opinion on Gas Prices. He has two tanks at 3500 gallons each (reg and Prem) and… (Nextdoor Riverview Park)
I live in a raised ranch in Shelton and I'm looking into getting my downstairs finished. It's an open space with one small bathroom and it's just down to concrete walls. I'm looking for a reputable and reliable contractor who's willing to… (Nextdoor Greater RT110 Area)
Brinker International posted a job opening for Busser - Shelton Chili's in Shelton. Apply here.
Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Associate in Ansonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Trumbull
2026 Connecticut high school girls soccer coaches polls: Greenwich, Foran remain No. 1 (trumbulltimes.com)
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Monroe
Hattertown Road Oil Spill Cleanup Nears Completion In Monroe (patch.com)
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