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Good morning to you Norwich! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Norwich’s Kaden Downey rewrote the record books in one meet
  • Meet the W&L professor who grew up in Norwich, New York

Also on today's calendar: Patrick Young MUSIC: Hidden Springs Brewhouse (4-7pm).

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Very cold with snow at times, with a high of 22 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cold with snow showers, temps: high: 27, low: 13.
  • Saturday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 30 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Norwich's Downey Breaks Weight Throw Record At Ithaca College Bomber Invitational (evesun.com) — Norwich High School senior Kaden Downey just smashed three weight throw records at the Ithaca College Bomber Invitational, including a new school and Section IV mark with a 66' 8.75'' toss. He was the lone Purple Tornado winter track competitor, while Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton/Harpursville teammates also turned in strong performances across running and field events.
   

• Meet a Colleague: Paul Youngman (wlu.edu) — One of Washington and Lee University’s German professors, Paul Youngman, traces his roots back to Norwich as well as Rochester before building a career in academia and the Army. In this light Q&A, he shares favorite books, TV shows, adventurous moments, and why he’d still choose to live in Lexington, Virginia.
   

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  • 99 animals seized from Greene County property now receiving proper care (cbs6albany.com)
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Hamilton

  • Unbeaten men's hockey up to fifth in Division III poll after win and tie (hamilton.edu)

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