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🌱 Patch AM: Suspect Attacks Wethersfield Gas Station Cashier, Police Investigating

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Good morning Wethersfield! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek tips after Wethersfield gas station robbery and assault
  • What new penalties drivers face for passing stopped school buses

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Time and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect Attacks Wethersfield Gas Station Cashier, Police Investigating (patch.com) — Wethersfield residents are being urged to help police after a gas station cashier on Silas Deane Highway was robbed when a man ripped a gold chain from his neck and fled. Officers, aided by a Middletown K-9 team, searched the area Wednesday night but did not find the suspect, and detectives are now asking anyone with information to call them.
   

• State officials urge drivers to pay attention as school buses return to the road (wfsb.com) — With school buses back on Connecticut roads, officials speaking from Wethersfield are warning drivers that penalties are now tougher for illegally passing a stopped bus, including steep fines and possible license suspension after repeated violations. The DMV, based in Wethersfield, is also inspecting thousands of buses to ensure they meet strict safety standards before students ride.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Look what I found buried deep under my tree!
    Ground was so tough that I didn't think anyone was under there. (Nextdoor 19th Hole)
  • Happy heavenly birthday to British novelist and playwright Christopher Isherwood, born in rural Cheshire in 1904.
    "He became an American citizen in 1946, settling in Santa Monica, California, where he lived until his death in 1986. He had a privileged childhood,… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
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🗞 Nearby News

Newington

  • Inspector general report released on Newington shooting involving suspect, police officers (fox61.com)
  • 'Too good to go': Viral mystery bags help Stew Leonard's reduce food waste (fox61.com)
  • New details emerge in fatal CT officer-involved shooting. A pistol was found near man who shot officers. (courant.com)

Hartford

  • West Hartford residents push for safer streets amid concerns over crashes (nbcconnecticut.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Poet Laureate To Host Unique Poetry Event Literally For The Birds (patch.com)

Ok Wethersfield! 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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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