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Things to Know Tuesday September 22nd

Bridgeport police officer charged with sexual assault ordered to stay away from girl CT Post

Developer of housing at Milford mall wants to create ‘live-work-play environment’ CT Post

Police: Man tried to snatch toddler at Trumbull mall CT Post

2 shot in South Windsor workplace shooting, suspect arrested WFSB

Second judge rules against USPS, says election mail must be prioritized WFSB

Trick-or-treating, costume masks and Halloween parties discouraged by CDC this year WFSB

55 New Canaan High students in COVID quarantine The Hour

5 details from interviews with Dulos investigators The Hour

Report: Norwalk’s D’Amelio sisters sign deal with TikTok competitor Stamford Advocate

CT’s four state universities cancel spring break due to COVID-19 concerns WTNH

Foot Hole?!

It isn’t easy to stump Raven while playing Can’t Beat Raven, but it’s always great to poke fun at his verbal mishaps!

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Monday September 21: Work From Home Vibes

All week listen at 4:30pm to play I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! If you get the answer first you win a custom design Star 99.9 Amazon Echo Plus.

Here was today’s question…

Q: Having THIS in your home office can boost your productivity by up to 15%. What is it?

A: A Plant

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Tell Me Something Good: Bidding War For A Cup Of Ice From Sonic Raises Thousands

I’ve only been to Sonic a handful of times in my life, but one thing I do remember is that they have unique ice. Different shape than all the other fast food places. Fans of Sonic already know how famous the “Sonic Ice” is. Which I guess is why one single cup of said ice was able to start a bidding war on eBay when Sonic put it up for auction. The whole idea was to raise money to go toward supplies for teachers.

Here’s the quote from their post:

“It’s not ‘just ice’ – it’s SONIC Ice! It’s cherished, cold and crunchable. Really, it’s America’s Hottest Ice,” said Lori Abou Habib, chief marketing officer for SONIC via a press release. “Many of our guests who live near a Drive-In can conveniently get SONIC Ice in every drink, or just order a cup of ice if they want. But for fans who may not live near a SONIC and may be craving SONIC’s Ice, here’s a way they can get some delivered straight to their door.”

The auction, which closes Sept. 20, was made to raise money for Sonic’s longtime nonprofit partner, DonorsChoose, which helps public school teachers get recourses for students who need them.

The auction ended yesterday (9/20/2020) and the winning bid was… wait for it… $11,211. Can you believe THAT?!

This story is great on so many levels. But mostly that it was all for a good cause for these teachers.

Now I’m really craving a Cherry Limeade with the famous ice.

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The More You Know!

After having some trouble with remembering which side she her gas cap in her car, a listener called in and informed her a easy way to remember which side it is…

Things to Know Monday September 21st

Weston schools switch to remote learning after another COVID case CT Post

Sacred Heart expands quarantine after mislabled test; 21 new UConn COVID cases CT Post

Tuxedo hazmat suits, RBG tribute, a garbage fire and an alpaca: Highlights from the 2020 Emmy Awards CT Post

Several CT school systems see uptick in COVID cases since last week WFSB

Trump says he will announce Supreme Court pick Friday or Saturday WFSB

Hot dog contest perseveres in New Canaan The Hour

Positive COVID test at New Canaan High School The Hour

CT woman had ‘too many cockroaches’ — so she gave some away on Facebook The Hour

Police: Stamford mother killed, four people shot, in an East Side parking lot Stamford Advocate

UConn now quarantining residents of Eddy Hall as COVID-19 precaution WTNH

The Anna & Raven Show: Cars, Little Arguments And Credit Due

Monday September 21^st, 2020

According to a new study, women and men are more likely to be into someone depending on the type of car they drive…We have the list of which cars people find appealing! (0:00)

Did you do something over the weekend that you weren’t recognized for? Get the credit you deserve with ‘Credit Due’! (3:20)

All I need to know about you! Keep forgetting which side of your car the gas goes into? That’s all I need to know about you! (10:24)

What crucial detail did Anna learn about cars this morning? Plus we find out about other signals and lights that pop up on your dashboard that you may not have known about before. (14:01)

The Emmy’s were yesterday and it was certainly different since it was done virtually. Some of the jokes didn’t exactly land, so we decided to add some laugh tracks to spruce it up. (18:17)

What are the dumb little things you and your spouse argue about? We have the top three right here and hear what you have to say about it. (22:47)

Couples Court: Trisha wants to get her poodle certified as a service dog. She knows that most places allow dogs if they are a therapy dog, and she did the research, it’s not that much work to get it done. Alex thinks it’s ridiculous, as she has no medical condition that requires her to need a therapy dog; she just wants to bring her dog with her everywhere she goes! (33:24)

Can Virginia stop Raves current win streak and claim the $900 or will we add another 100 dollars to the jackpot for tomorrow?! (40:21)

Shooting Stars Countdown: Can Jason Derulo’s Savage Love TikTok Dance Its Way To Number 1?

Here is the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week!

5 AJR – BANG!

4 Ava Max – Kings & Queens

3 BTS – Dynamite

2 Miley Cyrus – Midnight Sky

1 Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo – Savage Love

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Friday September 18th: Pandemic Eat-A-Thon

All week listen at 4:30pm to play I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! If you get the answer first you win a custom design Star 99.9 Amazon Echo Plus.

Here was today’s question…

Q: 49% of people say they have been eating more of these during the pandemic. What is it?

A: Burgers

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Tell Me Something Good: 88-Year-Old Guy About To Complete His Mission To Walk Around The Earth

This story is all about motivation. Next time you’re struggling to find the power to run that extra mile, go for that early morning walk, or turn that Peleton knob up a few more clicks… just think of this guy.

Brad Hathaway is an 88-year-old man who lives in Massachusetts and is on a mission to walk the exact circumference of planet Earth. That’s righ, all 24,901 miles of it! Back in 1988 he started walking 3 miles a day because he was suffering some health problems. Since then he’s never stopped. If he stays on track he will hit his goal in just a few weeks on October 3rd.

Good luck Brad!

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