Bandits, Bears ... And Pumpkin Season: West Hartford Daily

Morning, neighbors. Chris Dehnel here with the latest issue of the West Hartford Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Overcast throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in West Hartford:

1. West Hartford Cops Looking For Catalytic Converter Thieves (West Hartford Patch)
2. Popular Pumpkin Patch Outlets Near West Hartford (West Hartford Patch)
3. DEEP, Animal Control Respond to Bear Stuck in Tree in West Hartford (http://www.we-ha.com)
4. Police: ATV joyrides through West Hartford a cause for concern (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
5. Community News For The West Hartford Edition (Hartford Courant)
6. Driver charged with DUI after crashing into a wall in on New Britain Avenue in West Hartford (WTNH.com)
7. Bear stuck in tree for days latest of 'nonstop' sightings in West Hartford (Torrington Register Citizen)
8. Eversource crews return from Louisiana after helping to restore power following Hurricane Ida (WTNH.com)

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Today in West Hartford:

• Principal's Coffee (Virtual) - Bugbee Elementary School (9:00 AM)
• Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL) - West Hartford Public Library (10:30 AM)
• V B GLF Hall @ Avon Invitational - Hall High School Sports (11:30 AM)
• FR G VB Hall @ Northwest Catholic - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• V G SOC Hall @ Northwest Catholic - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• FR FB Hall v. Simsbury - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• JV B SOC Hall @ Tolland - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• JV G SOC Hall @ Northwest Catholic - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• V B SOC Hall @ Tolland - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• FR G SOC Hall v. Wethersfield - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• JV G VB Hall @ Northwest Catholic - Hall High School Sports (5:00 PM)
• V G VB Hall @ Northwest Catholic - Hall High School Sports (6:00 PM)
• V FB Hall v. Simsbury - Hall High School Sports (7:00 PM)

West Hartford Patch Notebook

• Town of West Hartford Police Department: "Let's talk catalytic converter thefts... 3 suspects in this car took about a minute to cause $1000 in damage while stealing one. If you recognize the car give us a call! Taller vehicles are a little more susceptible but it can happen to ..." (Facebook)
• West Hartford Police Dept: "What was your vision of First Line workers during the pandemic? West Hartford Photographer Ginny Kemp delivers stories and powerful images through her exhibit titled "The Front Line Project". It opens on Sept. 23, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at ..." (Instagram)
• Town of West Hartford Police Department: "What was your vision of First Line workers during the pandemic? West Hartford Photographer Ginny Kemp delivers stories and powerful images through her exhibit titled "The Front Line Project". It opens on Sept. 23, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at t..." (Facebook)
• Westfarms: "Fall decor now in store at Hallmark 🎃🕯️🍂" (Facebook)
• West Hartford Chamber: "Sharing on behalf of our friends at Newington Chamber of Commerce and our dual member Balance Massage & Wellness Center." (Facebook)
• West Hartford Community Interactive: "The Fall season officially starts next week, this week’s throwback is the fitting topic of “Fall Gardening” from Life & Style with Sara, from September 2009! Click here to see the video:
  #TBT #ThrowbackThursd..." (Facebook)
• West Hartford Chamber: "We were excited to attend yesterday’s monthly meeting of Design District of West Hartford. There are great things happening in Elmwood/New Park Road corridor. Directline Media LLC, West Hartford Lock, Kellie Burke Interiors, WeHa Brewing..." (Facebook)

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— Chris Dehnel

About me: Email: chris.dehnel@patch.com Bio: I am a founding editor at Patch and back for Round 2 of the online news journey. in addition to Vernon, which is my original site, I am managing the Tolland, Manchester, Farmington, West Hartford and Southington sites in addition to UConn news. I have covered sports, news, business and snow sports in my 35-plus years as a journalist.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming West Hartford Daily? You can email me at chris.dehnel@patch.com.