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🌱 Patch AM: Southington Police Logs: Aug. 18 to Aug. 31, 2026

Spotted on the Southington calendar: String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing!

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In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently arrested in Southington and for what charges.
  • What can fans expect from Southington's new one-two backfield punch?
  • Which Southington spooky spots made this year's Halloween shop trail?

Also on today's calendar: String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Southington Police Logs: Aug. 18 to Aug. 31, 2026 (patch.com) — Southington residents can see a detailed rundown of recent police activity, with arrests listed from Aug. 18 through Aug. 31 and charges ranging from larceny and DUI to animal cruelty and assault. The log highlights several Southington residents among those charged and notes upcoming and past court dates, underscoring ongoing public safety and court matters affecting the community.
   

2. Andrews, Beaulieu head into 2026 season as dynamic 1-2 backfield punch (newbritainherald.com) — Southington football fans will see running backs Nick Andrews and Ben Beaulieu share the backfield again when the Blue Knights open their 2026 season at home Thursday night against Bristol Central. After Andrews' knee injury last year, Beaulieu emerged as a breakout star, and coaches now plan creative ways to feature both as a potentially dominant one-two offensive punch.
   

3. The Witchy and Wondrous Shop Trail: Magical Stores in Connecticut (mommypoppins.com) — Southington families have several spooky-season outings close to home, from the cozy Fable Tea House and Gift Shop to the high-intensity scares at Curioporium and Haunt on Eden. This statewide roundup highlights kid-friendly and teen-focused Halloween shops and events, with Southington stops featured alongside destinations in Hartford, Mystic, Wallingford, and more throughout September and October.
   

4. Plantsville resident among new board members of CT convention bureau (newbritainherald.com) — A Plantsville resident is among three new members joining the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau's board, giving Southington a voice in how the state markets conventions and sports tourism. The appointees bring backgrounds in municipal relations, marketing, and broadcasting, which could influence how events and visitors are steered to communities across Connecticut, including Southington.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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