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Good morning Shelton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Shelton-born band frontman shares powerful update on his cancer journey.
  • What a Shelton campaign stop revealed about healthcare cost plans

Also on today's calendar: Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shelton Frontman Of Popular Cover Band Shares Update On Cancer Diagnosis (patch.com) — Shelton native and longtime cover-band frontman Darik Pearson shared a deeply personal update that his stage 4 prostate cancer has progressed, moving him into hospice care after treatment options ended. In an emotional Instagram post, he thanked his family, Yale medical staff, and supporters for their love, saying he feels profound gratitude and peace after years of performing across Connecticut and New England.
   

• Fazio Vows 10% Cut In Healthcare Costs (ctnewsjunkie.com) — A campaign stop at a Shelton electronics manufacturer put your town at the center of the governor's race debate over healthcare costs. Republican candidate Ryan Fazio outlined a plan he says would cut many residents' healthcare expenses by over 10% through more competition and less regulation, while Democrats criticized his past positions on the Affordable Care Act and state healthcare protections.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Griffin Health Offers Culinary Skills Program —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Griffin Health Offers Free Virtual Presentations on Weight-Loss for October —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Host Open House October 19 —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Griffin's Healthy U to Discuss Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing Oct. 21 —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • JCPenney posted a job opening for Cashier - Trumbull Shopng Park in Trumbull. Apply here.
  • Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Cashier - Cast Member in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Trumbull

  • CT Patch Candidate Profile: Bill Mecca For State Representative (patch.com)
  • Paper med cards waiver ends Oct. 11 for most (overdriveonline.com)
  • 2026 Connecticut high school girls soccer coaches polls: Week 4 (trumbulltimes.com)

Monroe

  • 23 Monroe Restaurants Taking Part In Restaurant Week: See The List (patch.com)

Stratford

  • Stratford Schools Awarded State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com)
  • Great Pumpkin Festival Details Announced In Stratford (patch.com)

Ok Shelton! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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