🌱Deadly Route 81 Crash + Brush Fire Extinguished Quickly

Hi there, The Haddams-Killingworth. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 85 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in The Haddams-Killingworth today:

1. Just before 8 p.m. Tuesday a two-car crash happened on Route 81 in Killingworth, according to FOX 61. Martha Bernard, 79, was driving south on Route 81 when she swerved into the northbound lane and struck another car head-on. Bernard was transported to Shoreline Clinic and pronounced dead. The other car's driver was taken to Shoreline Clinic, and a passenger in Bernard's car was transported via LifeStar to St. Francis Hospital, according to FOX 61. The condition of those injured is unknown. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
2. According to a Facebook post from the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Co.: "At 12:40 p.m. on July 26, Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company responded to a brushfire on Parker Hill Road Extension. Crews accessed the 8-acre brushfire, which was rapidly spreading across a hay field from two locations and quickly worked to extinguish the fire. The scene was cleared at 1:45 p.m. Crews from Haddam Volunteer Fire Company, Chester Hose Company and Clinton Volunteer Fire Department provided mutual aid at the scene. The cause of the fire is unknown." (Killingworth Volunteer Fire Co. via Facebook)
3. Just in time for back-to-school shopping Walmart stores throughout Connecticut will be reducing their clothing prices. Reportedly, "Walmart advised investors this week that the rise in consumer inflation dictated the retail leviathan reduce its prices for clothes. The ploy to move inventory off the shelves while Connecticut residents' buying power is getting hammered by high gas and food prices will benefit customers at all 33 Walmart locations in the state. "The increasing levels of food and fuel inflation are affecting how customers spend, and while we've made good progress clearing hardline categories, apparel in Walmart U.S. is requiring more markdown dollars," President and CEO Doug McMillon said in a news release." (Patch)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Pirates Ahoy morning session - Killingworth Library (11:15 a.m.)
• Sand Art Terrariums - Killingworth Library (5 p.m.)
• Pirates Ahoy evening session - Killingworth Library (5:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "When you’re not a morning person/horse. Two sleepy boys Trick & Treat" (Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Mark your calendars! The library's Summer Book Sale will be held on Saturday, August 13, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join us under the tent on the library’s back lawn!" (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "We are only three days away from our Family Weekend! Who else is getting excited?! " (Living Rock Church via Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "We still need a few volunteers to help with serving and grilling at the church picnic Sunday! Sign-up on our website: https://buff.ly/3cJ8k6r" (Living Rock Church via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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