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Good morning Southington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Berlin resident's $50K lottery win starts at Southington gas station
  • Southington pair face animal-cruelty charges after dog dies in their care
  • Why Southington's town green might be your best $15 food stop

Also on today's calendar: Tai Chi and Chi Kung and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Monday: Cloudy, humid; p.m. showers, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Southington Store Sells Winning Lotto Ticket To Berlin Resident (patch.com) — A Berlin resident scored a $50,000 prize after buying a $2 Million Jackpot ticket at Jay's Interstate, a Mobil gas station and convenience store on Marion Avenue in Southington's Plantsville section. The low-cost game turned a routine stop in town into a sizable windfall, highlighting another big win tied to a Southington retailer.
   

2. 'Prolonged Neglect:' 2 Southington Residents Caring For Friend's Dog Charged After It Died (patch.com) — Southington authorities have charged two local residents with animal cruelty after a dog they were caring for was found dead and severely underweight, following an investigation by town animal control and police. Veterinarians and a necropsy cited emaciation, sepsis, and likely prolonged neglect, and the pair are due back in New Britain Superior Court this fall.
   

3. 11 Connecticut Farmers Markets Where $15 Fills Your Tote With Local Produce (takingthekids.com) — Southington shoppers can stretch $15 at the town green's Friday farmers market, where shade trees, local produce, baked goods, and occasional Art Day activities turn the green into a neighborhood hangout. The statewide roundup also spotlights 10 other Connecticut markets, but Southington's central location and walkable downtown make it an easy, budget-friendly weekend stop.
   

4. What Causes Multiple Sclerosis? 6 Risk Factors to Know (healthnewshub.org) — A neurologist from Hartford HealthCare's Multiple Sclerosis Center in Southington explains that MS develops from a mix of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors rather than any single cause. The article outlines key risks like vitamin D deficiency, certain infections, smoking, and family history, while stressing that no one "causes" their own MS. It also highlights how modern treatments and early diagnosis can help patients live well over time.
   

5. Front Porch News from Wallingford, Meriden and Southington (ncadvertiser.com) — Southington readers may recognize Connecticut Insurance Exchange vice president Lisa Tregoning, who was just elected to the Big I Connecticut board, representing independent insurance agents statewide. The same regional roundup also highlights an upcoming Meriden art exhibit and Wallingford community and healthcare news, offering a quick look at nearby happenings.
   

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  • Greetings!
    I'm looking for possibly an exterminator or someone that does it on the side. I live in a very small house with a few trees. Thankyou very much. Gary (Nextdoor Plantsville)
  • Southington Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian - Part Time (19.5 hours per week) in Southington. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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