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Good morning to you West Haven! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • West Haven local quietly claims a $250,000 lottery windfall
  • What West Haven parents should know about the 'Cat in the Hat' threat
  • Meet the VA West Haven pharmacist reshaping veterans' mental health care.

Also on today's calendar: Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. West Haven Resident Wins $250K Lottery Prize (patch.com) — A West Haven resident has claimed a $250,000 prize from a CT Lottery scratch ticket, highlighting a big win for a local player. The winning $250,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION ticket was purchased at J & H Food Mart in North Haven, and the winner's identity remains private under Connecticut's updated lottery disclosure law.
   

2. Connecticut officials warn of 'Cat in the Hat' social media videos that threaten schools (ctpost.com) — West Haven officials responded over the weekend to a threatening AI-generated "Cat in the Hat" video that mentioned Harry M. Bailey Middle School, leading to extra police presence and the arrest of a student. Local and state authorities are urging West Haven parents to monitor kids' social media, talk regularly about online behavior, and report any school-related threats immediately to police.
   

3. Pharmacists answer the call to serve (binghamton.edu) — A Binghamton-trained pharmacist is now a PGY2 psychiatric pharmacy resident at the VA in West Haven, helping local veterans with complex mental health needs. Her story, alongside several fellow alumni, shows how hands-on training, mentorship, and VA residencies can lead to impactful roles in veteran care while challenging stereotypes about what pharmacists do.
   

4. West Haven stabbing sentence renews mother's grief (wtnh.com) — A 2024 stabbing at a West Haven bar that killed 28-year-old McShane McCalla led to a 20-year prison sentence for Omoyeni Frank, who will be eligible for parole after 12 years. McCalla's mother, family and young son continue to grapple with the loss, as she questions Frank's apology and recalls her son's efforts to calm the confrontation.
   

5. 2026 Connecticut high school girls soccer coaches polls: Greenwich, Foran remain No. 1 (nhregister.com) — West Haven girls soccer is represented in the latest statewide coaches poll, with coach Adam Pelz among those casting votes that keep Greenwich and Foran atop their divisions. The rankings highlight early-season shifts, including new teams breaking into the top 10 and others dropping out, offering a quick snapshot of how Connecticut programs stack up after week one.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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