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🌱 Patch AM: 22-Year-Old UConn Student Dies After Mansfield Crash

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Hey there, Mansfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Former UConn student dies after serious crash on Hunting Lodge Road

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 76, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 22-Year-Old UConn Student Dies After Mansfield Crash (patch.com) — Mansfield residents are mourning after a 22-year-old former UConn student-athlete died from injuries suffered in a crash on Hunting Lodge Road, where his vehicle crossed the center line and hit a tree. State police are still investigating and seeking witnesses, while UConn officials remember him as an engaged student and fraternity member with a passion for turfgrass science.
   

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  • UConn Fire now providing paramedic services to Storrs campus (dailycampus.com)
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  • Coventry boys, girls soccer each suffer shutout losses to Canton, Lyman Memorial girls soccer defeats Wheeler 2-1 (thechronicle.com)

Tolland

  • Crack Sealing Work To Begin Sept. 22 On 20 Roads In Tolland (patch.com)

Ok Mansfield! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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