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  • How $1.2 million will transform Norwich's busiest neighborhood park
  • Ready to hunt ghosts inside Norwich's historic Ward School No. 2?

Also on today's calendar: Defensive Driving Course – Chenango County, NY and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Warmer with periods of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Norwich receives $1.18 million from NYS for parks (wbng.com) — Norwich is getting a $1.2 million boost to overhaul Weiler Park and Angelino Fields, replacing aging equipment and adding long-needed accessibility upgrades. City leaders say the "Unplug and Play" grant should make the popular park safer, ADA-compliant, and more welcoming for young children, people with disabilities, and residents who rely on the trail for everyday exercise.
   

• CCHS Hosts Return Of Pride Paranormal For 'Path Through History' Weekend (evesun.com) — Norwich's historic Ward School No. 2 will open after dark on Oct. 9 for "Haunted History," a paranormal investigation led by Pride Paranormal at the Chenango County Historical Society. Adults 18 and over can explore the galleries, learn about local history and ghost-hunting techniques, and support long-term preservation of the landmark building through free-will donations.
   

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