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🌱 Kirkland bus driver charged after child dragged during drop-off

Kirkland, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Kirkland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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  • Kirkland bus driver charged after child dragged during drop-off

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Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with rain, temps: high: 43, low: 32.
  • Friday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 39 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School Bus Driver Arrested Following Frightening Drop-Off Incident Involving 5-Year-Old (newsbreak.com) — A 5-year-old suffered minor injuries after their backpack caught in a school bus door and they were dragged on Kirkland’s Martin Drive, deputies said. Clinton Central School District says driver Tasha Van Dayne will no longer drive for the district. She faces a misdemeanor reckless endangerment charge, with a November 16 court appearance scheduled.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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