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Southington, CT|
Massive Southington Fire Rekindles Ongoing SFD Staffing Debate
Last Saturday's fire at a local business has renewed debate over firefighter staffing after the town council declined to add positions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Long Beach City Council Approves $15K Fine, 15-Day Jail Option For Fireworks Offenses
The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday evening to change its fireworks code, increasing the maximum penalty for violations.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|
New Uniondale Day Care Gives Families Another Child Care Option
Owner Linda Anderson said the new space will allow Special Treasures to serve more children and bring new programs to the community.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Board Of Finance Sets Mill Rate At 19.19, As Accuracy Of Recent Revaluation Is Questioned
Nearly 80 percent of nearly 900 homeowners who appealed their property valuations were granted reductions, according to officials.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Alameda, CA|
East Bay Animal Nonprofit To Waive Fees On Adopt-a-Pet Day
Adopt-a-Pet Day takes place on Saturday.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Sexual Assault Defendant From Bridge Street Meets SAFE-T-Act's Dangerousness Standard: Judge
Joliet police arrested 27-year-old Richard Alvarez-Camacho. He comes from the 400 block of Bridge Street, near the Jackson Street Bridge.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Montco's Historic Rising Sun Inn, Once A Hiding Place For The Liberty Bell, To Close
The monument to the American Revolution and Underground Railroad has served the community for more than 250 years.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Construction Project Breaks Ground At Hickory Point School
The two-year project includes a 15,798-square-foot addition, new playgrounds and expanded space for early childhood education.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Illinois Layoffs Top 8,000 In Recent Months As Major Store Closings, Job Cuts Hit
Spirit Airlines, HelloFresh and major employers in manufacturing, retail and logistics report layoffs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|
Bear Wanders Through Backyards In Cedar Grove On Election Day
What do you do if you spot a bear? Here are some bear behavior facts from wildlife experts.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
SF Zoo To Unleash New Dinosaur Exhibition This Summer
The exhibit will be at the zoo for a limited time, officials said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|
Caterpillar Cam: Nature's Tiny Transformers Begin Their Journey At POB Library
Children and families can follow the critters' remarkable metamorphosis in person or through a live stream.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
He's On Pace To Become Joliet Police Department's Most Arrested Person For 2026
Although Shane Valentine has listed Stepping Stones on Theodore Street as his residence, police have notified Patch he does not live there.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Chickens Killed In Large Coop Fire In Hillsborough
A shed being used as a chicken coop ignited into flames on Tuesday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Katherine Johnson Students Urge Fairfax City To Think Greener On Redevelopment
Katherine Johnson Middle School students shared green redevelopment ideas for Northfax and Courthouse Plaza.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Husband, Wife Duo Open New Indoor Golf Simulator Facility Off Route 22 In Branchburg
Unbound Golf, opened by Nicole and Steve Mamay, offers five simulator bays and memberships, with a grand opening set for June 20.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Granby-East Granby, CT|
New Eatery Coming To Familiar East Granby Spot
A familiar East Granby space is expected to get a new food business.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Coop Had Loud Rooster, But No More: City
The council approved an exception for a chicken coop that an official said was once in "complete disrepair."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Newark Allows Anti-ICE Protesters Back Onto Streets Outside Delaney Hall
Newark’s mayor lifted a nighttime curfew and controversial “free speech zones” for protesters outside the privately run prison.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Band To Play Enfield Food Shelf Fundraiser
Proceeds from the concert will help the Enfield Food Shelf support local families during a busy summer season.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Faster Darien Internet? A 3rd Firm Steps Forward
A previous company has gone silent, while another is facing county hurdles, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Racist Remark Leads To Firing Of Horsham Firefighter
The remark was made over the radio as Horsham authorities were responding to a fatal crash on Tuesday afternoon.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
'Real Difficult': Darien Priests' Home Approved, With 1 Official Dissenting
One resident hinted at the church's nationwide child abuse scandal. Others said they feared how the home would be used.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|
'A Day I Have Dreaded For Many Years': Peabody Mayor's $200 Trash Fee Gains City Council Favor
Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt called the trash fee a "last resort" in preserving city services without a tax override.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Hamden, CT|
Hamden Girls Lacrosse Team’s Season Ends In Class LL Tournament: PHOTOS
Hamden’s season came to an end with a second-round loss to New Canaan in the Class LL tournament.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Man From Concord Arrested On Stalking And Protective Order Charges After Incident At City Garage
Johnny Burrows was charged with stalking and violation of an order after a city worker requested assistance at a garage last month.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|
Nashua Woman Accused Of Striking A Crying Child In The Face During A Domestic Disturbance
Rotcy Sachenka Rodriguez Fernandez was arrested on a second-degree assault charge. The child was taken to the hospital later for evaluation.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Brentwood, CA|
Sora Handroll Bar Expands With New Location In Brentwood
The popular Farmers Market rooftop temaki concept is bringing its signature made-to-order sushi rolls to Brentwood.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Palm Desert, CA|
Fatal Shooting Closes Highway 74
The highway's full closure extended from Ribbonwood Drive to Palm Canyon Drive, near Pinyon Pines.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport Board Of Finance Sets 13.2 Mill Rate As Property Revaluation Shifts Tax Burden
The new mill rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year is down from the current rate, but revaluation shifts more tax burden to homeowners.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
No Danger To Patients, Staff Amid Brush Fire Outside Silver Cross: Hospital
The fire happened Tuesday at 4 p.m. near the Serenity Garden.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Stamford Breaks Ground On New $446 Million Westhill High School
The new Westhill High School is likely the largest school construction project in the history of the Nutmeg State.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
2 Kids Hurt, Lockport Woman Faces Aggravated DUI After Cedar Road Wreck: Sheriff's Office
Jenna Crohan, 34, comes from the 300 block of Lockport's East Division Street. She was freed from Will County's Jail around 4 p.m. Monday.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Let's Have A Parade! See Highlights From Hoboken's 250th/Memorial Day Event
Hoboken held a parade Saturday for Memorial Day and America's Semiquincentennial. See photos.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
GW Parkway Traffic Stop In Arlington Leads To Drug Charges
A man was charged after U.S. Park Police said drugs were found during a George Washington Parkway traffic stop.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
As Search For His Replacement Intensifies, Vernon Superintendent Gets Another State Accolade
The governor has selected Vernon Superintendent of Schools Joseph Macary for a major commission.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Northport, NY|
Lulu, Scarred After Protecting Kittens, Needs A Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Lulu, a young mother cat who defended her kittens from a raccoon, is waiting for adoption at Pet Supplies Plus in East Northport.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
FBI Employee At Quantico Pleads Not Guilty To Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
Cary Andre Rue, an FBI employee at Quantico, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal child sexual abuse material charges.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Simba, Young ‘King Of The Jungle,’ Seeks His Pride: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Simba, a 3-month-old kitten rescued with his mother, Sarabi, is energetic, affectionate and looking for a home with another cat.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Shooting At Crest Hill Business: Employee Returns Wearing All Black, Armed With Gun, Prosecutors Say
Arturas Proskurinas Jr. of Lockport lost his hearing under the Illinois SAFE-T-Act. He will stay in Will County's Jail indefinitely now.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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