Meriden Daily: Man Charged In Gun Crimes + Fundraiser For Victim

Meriden CT

25 August, 2021

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Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Aug. 26. First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 92 Low: 70. Here are the top stories today in Meriden: Meriden Man Charged With Gun Crimes Following Large Fight: Police: A man was charged with gun crimes after police responded to a complaint of a large fight on Cherry Street Monday night. (Meriden Patch) Fundraiser Started For Family Of Meriden Homicide Victim: A fundraiser has been started for the 20-year-old victim of a Meriden shooting. (Meriden Patch) August 25: Upcoming Events On The Meriden Calendar (Meriden Patch) City Of Meriden: WEST NILE VIRUS FOUND IN MOSQUITOES IN MERIDEN (Press Release Desk) Send flowers today to someone you care about. Our partners at FTD are making that easier by offering Meriden Daily readers a 15 percent discount on orders through this link: Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Meriden Meriden Patch Notebook Meriden Humane Society: "Featuring our available kittens this week. Apply to adopt Caramel! He is getting bigger and is ready to go home! Kitten adoption prices are discounted all month! www.meridenhumanesocietyrescue.com" (Facebook) Meriden Humane Society: "Dear Friends - we are running low on some critical supplies. If you could consider donating any of the following, our animals would appreciate it! Donations can be made through Amazon Smile, Chewy, delivered by any other store or dropped..." (Facebook) Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Sharing for our valued member!" (Facebook) Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "NICE! We heard you mentioned on the news over the weekend! Folks: remember to use CHAMBER MEMBERS for your business and residential needs!" (Facebook) Meriden YMCA: "When you love your job, it doesn't feel like work. Working at the Y means knowing that you're positively impacting children's lives each day. Apply today! https://www.meridenymca.org/ab... #ABetterUsStartsWithU" (Facebook) Our Lady Queen of Angels, Meriden CT: "Please save the date of September 24th for a Blood Drive at our Holy Angels Campus sponsored by the Knights of Columbus from 9:30am to 5 pm. The blood supply is very low, please consider donating!" (Facebook) The Cove Center for Grieving Children: "It's #wellnesswednesday--how will you make the best of what comes across your path today? #wellnesswednesday #hope #bestisyettocome #lookforthegood #positivity #healing #griefawareness #community #wednesdaywisdom #mentalhealthmatters #th..." (Facebook) Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Sharing this information on one of our newest members..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Catch the Biggest Bluefish this weekend and win $25,000! (August 28) Add your event Gigs & services: ROOFING residential&commercial HIC.0663189 (Details) Add your gig or service Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Chris Rhatigan About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Meriden Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].