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And on the Southington Patch calendar - The Billy Joel and Elton John Experience: A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John.

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In today's newsletter:

  • Southington police seek more information after manslaughter arrest in teen's death.
  • How did Southington's Blue Knights stay perfect at 5-0?

Also on today's calendar: The Billy Joel and Elton John Experience: A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 72, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: A shower late in the p.m., with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman charged with manslaughter in death of teen in Southington (bristolpress.com) — Southington residents should know that police have charged a 21-year-old woman with second-degree manslaughter in connection with an 18-year-old man's death from acute intoxication last April in town. After an extensive investigation, detectives obtained a warrant, arrested the suspect in New Britain, and are now asking anyone with additional information to contact Det. Thomson at the Southington Police Department.
   

• Southington improves to 5-0 with workmanlike 29-6 win over Manchester (bristolpress.com) — Southington football fans can celebrate as the Blue Knights moved to 5-0 with a 29-6 home win over Manchester, powered by a stingy defense and big plays from their passing game. The team now heads into its bye week firmly in the state Top 10 before hosting Glastonbury on Friday, Oct. 23, giving local supporters a clear date for their next big home matchup.
   

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  • Obituary: Vera Mathews (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Michael A. Cifarelli (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Southington Lions Club Hosting "The Billy Joel and Elton John Experience" —Lou Friedman Read on Patch
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Southington. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Southington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plainville

  • SPECIAL EDUCATION: State, local, education leaders outline goals of incentive grant program (newbritainherald.com)
  • Plainville Senior Center gets makeover (bristolpress.com)
  • Soccer Recap: Plainville Routs Rocky Hill for Its Widest Victory Margin Yet (maxpreps.com)

Berlin

  • Five-Set Win: Berlin girls volleyball picks up huge win against rival Newington (newbritainherald.com)
  • Berlin schools highlight awards, achievement (bristolpress.com)
  • The Stink Is Back: Berlin, State Investigating Renewed Odor Complaints (patch.com)

Meriden

  • Death Investigated As Homicide After Human Remains Found Following Fire In Meriden: PD (patch.com)

Ok Southington! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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