Former SHU Star Athlete Killed In RI Shooting: Patch PM

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

Former SHU Football Star Killed In Rhode Island Shooting

"Shaudy was a great football player, outstanding teammate and an even better person," Sacred Heart's head coach said in a statement.>>>Read more.

Penfield Pavilion Vandalized By Juveniles: Fairfield Police

Several of the children involved have been identified, Fairfield police said, but the case remains under investigation.>>>Read more.

Governor Addresses Spike In CT Gun Violence

The states can't do it all. Gun control needs to be a focus on the federal level to be effective, Lamont said.>>>Read more.

Cooling Centers Open As Temperatures Climb In Fairfield

The high Monday in Fairfield was 88 degrees, with temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday expected to reach 93 and 91 degrees, respectively.>>>Read more.

A Lifelong Dream: CT Woman Asked To Serve As NY Yankees Bat Girl

In 1961, she wrote a letter to the Yankees expressing her lifelong dream. Now she will be the team's honorary bat girl during Monday's game.>>>Read more.

Fairfield 19U Legion Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader From Stratford

Timely hitting and solid pitching led Fairfield past Stratford.>>>Read more.