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π± Patch AM: State police seek witnesses to fatal I-84 crash in Tolland
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In today's newsletter:
- State police seek witnesses to fatal I-84 crash in Tolland
Also on today's calendar: Tolland Green Farmer's Market Abundance Of Summer and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Manchester woman, 29, one of two killed in Conn. SUV crash into dump truck (unionleader.com) — A serious crash on I-84 in Tolland killed two people Wednesday night when their SUV struck the rear of a dump truck, according to state police. The truck driver from Manchester, Connecticut, was hospitalized with possible injuries, and investigators are asking anyone with dash‑cam footage or who witnessed the collision to contact Trooper Ryan Crawford.
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📸 Around Tolland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tolland
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★ Featured events ★
- Tolland Green Farmer's Market Abundance Of Summer →
Tolland Green, Tolland
10:00 am
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Pupil Services PD
Tolland Public Schools THS Library
8:00 am - TMS - Open Campus
Tolland Middle School TMS
5:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Tolland High School Hicks Municipal Building
7:00 pm - BGP Meet and Greet
Tolland Public Schools BGP
8:30 am - Coffee and Connect with Admin Kickoff
Tolland High School THS Library
6:00 pm - David Grable Opening Reception
Arts of Tolland 22 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084
7:00 pm - $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT →
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
6:30 pm - M.O.M. Prom →
Modern Style Events, 400-2 Talcottville Rd, Vernon
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coventry Farmers Market →
Nathan Hale Homestead Museum, 2299 South St, Coventry
10:00 am - Professional Learning for Staff →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 134 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center - Tai Chi DVD Session →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
9:30 am - Chair Yoga →
Coventry, CT Calendar, 172 Lake Street, Coventry
10:00 am
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Meat Clerk Part Time in Manchester. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tolland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rockville
- Rockville High School Girls Lacrosse Coach, NCCC Girls Programs Again Team Up On A Trek To Fight Hunger (patch.com)
- Murder charge for Connecticut man accused of breaking into estranged wife's home (newsnationnow.com)
Ellington
- Former Ellington First Selectman Returns To Town Board (patch.com)
- Marcello Rufrano Back To Victory Lane In SK Modified At Stafford Speedway (racedayct.com)
Vernon
- Vernon School Board To Consider School Projects, Welcome New Staff At Aug. 24 Meeting (patch.com)
- Vernon man seriously injured in Route 6 crash in Andover (darientimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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