Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Knocked Victim Unconscious During Assault In Walmart Parking Lot: Wallingford PD (patch.com) — Wallingford police say a man was knocked unconscious during a July 25 assault in the Walmart parking lot on North Colony Road, suffering serious head and facial injuries. Investigators used surveillance video to identify Darel Hernandez Vargas as the suspect, and he was arrested on August 18 on assault and related charges, then released on bond ahead of an August 27 court date.
• CT Lottery Powerball, Cash 5 winning numbers for Aug. 19, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — Wallingford residents who hit a recent Connecticut Lottery drawing can claim smaller prizes at local retailers, but larger winnings must be processed through high-tier centers or the CT Lottery headquarters. The article lists the Aug. 19 winning numbers and explains what documentation is needed. It also notes that the claims department is located on Sterling Drive in Wallingford.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Grant Expands AI-Powered Technology to Support Nursing Care, Enhance Patient Safety at Gaylord Hospital —Joy Savulak Read on Patch
Hello neighbors. I am Looking for seasoned firewood to deliver to Wallingford (Nextdoor Yalesville Northwest)
This service is not reliable at all, they do the job and disappear. They never call you back. They do what is good for them, small lawns for more money. I am not recommending them, they never return phone calls (Nextdoor Yalesville Northwest)
UnitedHealth Group posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist 2370008 | Wallingford Center, Connecticut | ProHealth Physicians in Wallingford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Meriden
Popular trail in Meriden getting new elevated boardwalk at Giuffrida Park (nbcconnecticut.com)
Meriden school works to build sense of belonging year-round (wfsb.com)
Long-Term Lane Closure Announced For Bridge Reconstruction Project In Meriden (patch.com)
North Haven
Route 15 drops to one lane each way for 7-day bridge replacement in Wallingford (nhregister.com)
Hamden
Hamden Man, 35, Critically Injured In Motorcycle Crash In New Haven: PD (patch.com)
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