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🌱 Patch AM: How did Avon’s new football co-op fare in its first game?

Coming up: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event on the Avon Patch calendar

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What's up Avon! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Avon's new football co-op fare in its first game?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; heavy morning rain, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 76, low: 48.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northwest Catholic spoils debut of Avon/St. Paul Catholic co-op in road win (wfsb.com) — Avon football fans saw a tough start for the new Avon/St. Paul Catholic co-op, which dropped its inaugural home game to Northwest Catholic after a scoreless first half. Most of the team's home games will be played in Avon, giving local supporters plenty of chances to watch this new program grow despite the early setback.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Wethersfield

  • 1 Sent to Hospital After Jet Ski Collides With Kayak: Officials (patch.com)

Ok Avon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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