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🌱 Patch AM: Multiple Accidents Reported In Ledyard, Fire Officials Say

Happening soon: Dream Big: School Choice Fair on the Ledyard Patch calendar

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Hey there, Ledyard! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Slick roads in Ledyard lead to multiple morning crashes
  • How will Ledyard’s new wrestling coach change this season’s outlook?
  • Which artists topped Ledyard students’ Spotify Wrapped in 2025?

Also on today's calendar: Dream Big: School Choice Fair and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Ledyardfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Ledyardfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 47 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 45, low: 37.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 43 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Multiple Accidents Reported In Ledyard, Fire Officials Say (patch.com) — Ledyard firefighters handled several crashes Thursday morning, including one on Rose Hill Road and two more in the 1900 block of Center Groton Road. Residents driving through town were urged to use extra caution, as slick road conditions were contributing to the accidents and creating hazardous travel for local commuters.
   

• New Coach New Plans (colonelnews.com) — Ledyard High School’s wrestling team is starting the season under new head coach TJ Hepburn, a former standout wrestler with major collegiate success. Athletes say his intense practices and winning mindset are already energizing the program, with seniors and underclassmen alike viewing this year as a fresh chance to grow, compete harder, and chase another banner for Ledyard.
   

• The Secrets Spotify Wrapped Reveals (colonelnews.com) — Ledyard High School students are comparing their 2025 Spotify Wrapped stats, revealing just how many minutes they listened, which artists they obsessed over, and some surprising “listening ages.” From Taylor Swift and Megan Moroney to NF and Lana Del Rey, freshmen through seniors share the songs that powered their studying, mornings, and downtime around Ledyard this past year.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ledyard School District posted a job opening for Student Teacher/Intern in Ledyard. Apply here.
  • Hilton Mystic posted a job opening for Houseperson in Mystic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ledyard here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mystic

  • Classic Boat: Milo, a 1971 26-foot Brownell Bass Boat (proptalk.com)
  • An Evening of Poetry & Music~ featuring Christie Williams and Thomas Readett at the La Grua Center in Stonington (ctexaminer.com)
  • Travis, Jason Kelce break down Matt Damon's tape from ‘legendary' School Ties (clutchpoints.com)

Montville

  • Popular Mohegan Sun Restaurant Reopens After Renovations (patch.com)

Groton


Ok Ledyard! 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

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