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Hi there, Southington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Plantsville player hits $100,000 jackpot at Southington gas station
  • Five recent Southington home sales reveal tight price-per-square-foot range
  • Southington volleyball star sets record and secures Division I future

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Cool with rain, some heavy, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Southington Resident Scratches Off Massive Lotto Prize (patch.com) — A Plantsville resident just turned a quick stop at a Southington gas station into a $100,000 payday, thanks to the Pinball Wizard 2nd Edition scratch-off game. The winning ticket was sold at Maganti Oil Energy on West Street, highlighting another big Connecticut Lottery win tied directly to town.
   

2. Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Southington (patch.com) — Southington's housing market stayed busy in mid-September, with five homes selling between $287,500 and $770,000 and most clustering around $300 per square foot. From Woodridge Court to Glacier Way, the data show a surprisingly tight price-per-square-foot range, offering residents a clear snapshot of current local values.
   

3. Southington Volleyball Standout Commits To Division I College (patch.com) — Southington sports fans can celebrate as Southington High School senior volleyball star Lily Eidukaityte commits to play Division I at Le Moyne College while studying business. The 6-foot-2 outside hitter, already an All-CCC standout, recently set a modern-era Southington record with 37 kills in a single match and continues to build on an impressive academic and athletic legacy for the Blue Knights.
   

4. Larson Secures Federal Resources for Local Flood Mitigation (house.gov subscription) — Southington is slated to benefit from a new federal water resources bill that funds flood-mitigation studies across the region, including an in-depth look at the town's Eightmile Rivershed. The measure, championed by Rep. John Larson, aims to strengthen stormwater management and protect homes and businesses from increasingly severe flooding.
   

5. Top Workplaces: Hartford Courant's 2026 Winners List (courant.com) — Southington is represented on the Hartford Courant's 2026 Top Workplaces list, with COCC named among the large-company winners. The rankings spotlight employers across Connecticut and New England, giving Southington residents a sense of notable regional workplaces and a point of pride in a hometown-based company.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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