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🌱 Verona police seek witnesses after deadly dog attack near Riverbank Park

Verona, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Verona police seek witnesses after deadly dog attack near Riverbank Park
  • How Verona’s dog laws apply after the Riverbank Park mauling

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival.

Today's riddle: What do you call a polar bear in the jungle ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Pleasantly warm with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Morning Roundup: Man injured in Lawrenceville shooting; passenger found with gun at Pittsburgh airport (triblive.com) — A child was injured and a small dog was killed when a loose dog attacked near Riverbank Park along Arch Street in Verona Monday evening, according to borough police. The child was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital, and Verona Police say the dog’s owner will face criminal charges. Anyone who saw the incident is asked to contact the department.
   

• Loose Dog Mauls Child, Kills Small Pet Near Verona's Riverbank Park (hoodline.com) — A loose dog seriously injured a child and killed a small pet near Riverbank Park along Arch Street in Verona Monday evening, prompting an ongoing police investigation. Verona Police are asking anyone with information to call their tip line, while officials note Pennsylvania dog laws can impose medical costs, fines, and dangerous-dog restrictions on owners after such attacks.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: LOST (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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