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21 Staff COVID-19 Cases Prompt Early Dismissal At Middletown High

Welcome back, Middletown. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Jan. 7.


First, today's weather:

Snow this morning. High: 35 Low: 19.


Here are the top stories in Middletown today:

  1. 21 staff COVID cases prompt early dismissal at Middletown High, official says (Middletown Press)

  2. Snow, Staffing Shortages To Close Schools In Middletown On Friday (Middletown Patch)

  3. Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood Near Middletown: Red Cross (Middletown Patch)

  4. Parking Ban Announced In Middletown (Middletown Patch)

  5. Indoor Mask Mandate Issued In Middletown (Middletown Patch)

  6. This Weekend's Middletown Area Events (Middletown Patch)

  7. Middletown: 5 Freshest Houses For Sale (Middletown Patch)

  8. Latest Cats, Dogs, Pets Available For Adoption At Middletown Area Shelters (Middletown Patch)


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Today in Middletown:

  • Chester/Deep River/Essex Division - Middlesex County Chamber (8:00 AM)

  • American Lantern Festivals at Lyman Orchards (5:00 PM)

  • Live Music with Jackson Hill Trio! (5:00 PM)

  • American Lantern Festivals at Lyman Orchards!! (5:00 PM)


From my notebook:

  • Middletown Police Department -Connecticut: "In case you missed it, meet K-9 Lupo!" (Facebook)

  • Middletown Animal Control: "UPDATE: "Max" has been found safe and has been reunited with his owner! Thank you Todd for keeping him safe! 1/5/22 - This is "Max", he is a Boston Terrier. He went missing from his home on Newfield Street in Middletown CT around 4pm thi..." (Facebook)

  • Middletown Animal Control: "Thank you to the Good Samaritan that dropped off these amazing donations for our shelter! Paper towels, Yesterdays News litter and liquid laundry detergent are a pretty constant need. We appreciate you!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻" (Facebook)

  • Middletown Police Department -Connecticut: "With the first snow storm of the season just hours away, we would like to remind everyone to be safe while traveling. This includes; Pay attention to changing road conditions Traveling at a safe speed Creating stopping distance between t..." (Facebook)


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This article originally appeared on the Middletown Patch