🌱 Patch AM: Big Lottery Prize Sold In Wallingford

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In today's newsletter:

• Wallingford store sells $50,000 winning lottery ticket
• What Wallingford police reported in the latest July arrest log
• See which winning tickets send lottery players to Wallingford to cash in

Also on today's calendar: Sips, Stories & Traditions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
• Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Big Lottery Prize Sold In Wallingford (patch.com) — Wallingford locals might want to check their tickets after a FAST PLAY Big Bankroll game sold at the Cumberland Farms on North Colony Road paid out a $50,000 prize. The Connecticut Lottery confirms the win but, under a newer state law, is not releasing the winner's name without written consent, keeping the lucky resident's identity private.
   

• Wallingford Police Blotter: July 15 Through July 25, 2026 (patch.com) — Wallingford police have released details of arrests made between July 15 and July 25, including several local residents charged with offenses ranging from DUI to assault and larceny. Those named were released on bonds or promises to appear, with court dates scheduled from late August through late September. Remember, these charges are not convictions and cases remain pending.
   

• CT Lottery Mega Millions, Lotto winning numbers for Aug. 18, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — If you play the lottery, Tuesday's winning numbers are in for Mega Millions, Lotto, Cash 5, Play 3, Play 4, and Millionaire for Life. Wallingford residents should note that the CT Lottery's claims department is based right in town on Sterling Drive, where larger prizes must be redeemed with proper ID and documentation.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wallingford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Sips, Stories & Traditions →
  Community Lake Park, Wallingford
  5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords →
  St Francis of Assisi Church, 10 Elm St, Middletown
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Italian Festival 2026 →
  St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets at Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze →
  Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze, South St, Middlefield
  5:00 pm
• Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Kt Lay at 1741 Pub & Grill →
  1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Outdoor Yoga at Lyman Orchards with Yoga in Our City →
  Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
  10:00 am
Sunday August 23
• Air Cooled in the Orchard at Lyman Orchards →
  Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
  9:00 am
• Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill →
  1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
  6:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Board of Education Meeting
  Wallingford Public Schools 4 Fairfield Blvd, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
  6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Silk'n Sounds →
  Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Rd, Hamden
  6:15 pm
• Nature's Nomads: Monarch Butterflies and Their Migration →
  Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Full Moon Sound Meditation at Lyman Orchards →
  1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Meriden

• Popular trail in Meriden getting new elevated boardwalk at Giuffrida Park (nbcconnecticut.com)
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• Long-Term Lane Closure Announced For Bridge Reconstruction Project In Meriden (patch.com)

North Haven

• US ZIP codes guiding tough choices for home buyers (latination.com)

North Branford

• 2 Investigations, 2 Extraditable Warrants: NY Man, NH Man, Charged in Fraud, Domestic Violence Cases: NBPD (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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