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Joliet, IL|
Child, 1, At Center Of Joliet Police Response To Krings Lane, Prompting Woman's Arrest: Cops
Jacqueline Guzman was charged with domestic battery and endangering the life or health of a child, Joliet police announced.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Trouble On Briggs Street, Joliet Man, 26, Arrested After Will County Sheriff's Deputies Respond To House
Sheriff's deputies also spoke with Caleb Dulen who said there was an argument and the adult female kicked him but said nothing further.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|
When, Where To See The Changing Foliage In Central Park
Central Park's coziest, most nostalgia-inducing time of year is just around the corner.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Updates Floodplain Rules For First Time Since 2008
The revised regulations take effect Oct. 1 following updates to federal flood insurance maps.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Screams, Rapid Gunshots Draw Channahon Police To Subdivision Where Resident Arrested, Search Warrant Issued
Multiple guns were recovered along with additional evidence following the arrest of Channahon resident Brian Stachelski, the police noted.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
How Four Fairfax Candidates Voted On Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
Compare Hall, McQuillen, Amos and Peterson on Fairfax budgets, trails, housing and Willard-Sherwood before the Nov. 3 election.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Anthony Amos’s Fairfax Voting Record: Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
A look at Anthony Amos’s Fairfax council votes on budgets, Willard-Sherwood, George Snyder Trail and development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Tom Peterson’s Fairfax Voting Record: Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
Here's a look at Tom Peterson’s Fairfax City Council votes on budgets, Willard-Sherwood, George Snyder Trail and development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Rachel McQuillen’s Fairfax Voting Record: Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
A look at Rachel McQuillen’s Fairfax council votes on budgets, Willard-Sherwood, George Snyder Trail and development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Stacy Hall’s Fairfax City Council Voting Record: Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
A look at Stacy Hall’s Fairfax Council votes on budgets, Willard-Sherwood, George Snyder Trail and development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Students Outpace State, But Gaps Remain
The district topped statewide averages in English, math, science and the SAT.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Shuttered Redstone Grill Restaurant, Lord & Taylor Space May Get New Tenants At Bridgewater Commons Mall
Councilman Timothy Ring said early steps may be underway for a liquor license transfer and mall control of the former spaces.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh-Area School Cited By State For Food Safety Violations
A Pittsburgh-area school didn't fare well with state food safety inspectors on Wednesday.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro-Horsham School Construction Projects Winding Down
Hatboro-Horsham school officials recently received an update on some of the summer construction projects nearing completion.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Lawyer 'Very Worried' About Corie Walsh, Wants Her Hospitalized: 'She Was Psychotic' At Time Of Son's Death
Family was at the courthouse in support of the Frankfort mom accused of killing her toddler: "They all know this is not who she is."
Andrea Earnest and Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Plainfield Attempted Murder Defendant Moved To Will County Jail After Being Hospitalized For Injuries
The 39-year-old from Canada is accused of leaving a woman and teen girl with lacerations and cuts.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|
18 People Charged With Stealing Turf From Vacant Fair Lawn Business: Police
Fair Lawn? More like filched lawn.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Council Advances Review Of 2 Road Crossings After Resident's Safety Plea
A Westfield runner told the Council that poor visibility and missing sidewalks make two road crossings unsafe.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|
250 Years Ago This Month: A Tolland Soldier Embarks On A Brave, But Sad Journey
Continental soldier Heman Baker is memorialized at a special resting place in north central Connecticut.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Longtime Westmont Store Closing, Owner Retiring
The village says it is buying the property for economic development.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Tinley Park, IL|
1 In Custody, School Shooting Threat To Central Middle School Not Credible: PD
The statement claiming a school shooting was planned at Central Middle School was shared via TikTok and other social media.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|
Pedestrian ID'd As Victim In Middletown Twp. Crash
Bucks County Coroner Patti Campi identified the victim of the crash on Woodbourne Road early Tuesday morning.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Inside Job In Burr Ridge Burglary, Insurance Payout Suggested In Court Document
The suspect stole $348,000 worth of jewelry and hinted that he had inside information, according to public records.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Arson Squad Probing Fire Inside Hotel Room At Holiday Inn Express In Centereach: Police
The scenario unfolded at around 6 a.m. when a man and a woman were arguing in various locations throughout the hotel, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Wallingford, CT|
Affordable Housing Proposal Calls For 83 Apartments In Wallingford
The Wallingford Planning and Zoning Commission recently reviewed the affordable housing proposal, including a public hearing on the project.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk Police Commission To Recognize Officers Of The Month During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The Norwalk Police Commission is scheduled to meet on Sept. 28, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|
250 Years Ago, Nathan Hale's Boss, Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton, Had Plenty Of Hero In Him Too
Revolutionary War hero Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton was recently honored in his hometown of Ashford.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Candidate Exits Healdsburg City Council Race
Candidates for the District 2 race now number two although all candidates will remain on the ballot. If elected, he will not take office.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Storage Plan Makes More Revisions To Keep Melick Farm Stand At Route 28 Site
Bridgewater Self Storage LLC said it would keep Melick's farm stand, add utilities and a bathroom, and seek new variances.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|
Gas Prices Hurting Animal Rescue In Contra Costa
Joybound says fuel costs add hundreds of dollars monthly to vehicles serving Contra Costa pets.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|
Rising Gas Prices Squeeze Contra Costa Animal Rescue
Joybound says fuel costs add hundreds of dollars monthly to vehicles serving Contra Costa pets.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|
Costly Gas Prices Hits Contra Costa Animal Rescue
Joybound says fuel costs add hundreds of dollars monthly to vehicles serving Contra Costa pets.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
12-Story Apartment Tower Proposed On Santa Monica Single-Family Lot
The 32-unit project near the E Line would replace a single-family home and is the second Santa Monica development proposed under SB 79.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
New 'Threads of Community' Mural Taking Shape in Vernon's Rockville Section
The mural is part of an effort to expand public art and arts activity in Vernon's historic downtown area.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Coast Guard Suspends Search For IE Dad Who Jumped From Cruise Ship
Crews searched more than 1,700 square miles for Thomas Gigler after he went overboard from the Carnival Panorama.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Arson Squad Investigating Fire In East Patchogue: Police
It started at around 12:30 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
Stores Are Sizing You Up To Set Prices; FTC Wants Them To Tell You That
Retailers could have to disclose when your data shapes your price. Skeptical consumers want a way to stop it, not more fine print.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
LI's St. Liberata Festival Rescheduled Due to Nor'Easter: Officials
Officials felt it was "the best decision to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone attending and participating in the event."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Schools Shift Back To Handwriting, Less Screen Time
District leaders say teachers are embracing the change, which also keeps student writing safe from AI.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Free Fuel From City Of Joliet's Gas Pumps: How Many Gallons Did Hoosier Dustin Anderson Obtain At Joliet?
A little-known perk for top Joliet officials is use of the city fuel pumps for their personal vehicles at the taxpayer's expense.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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