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Newtown, PA|
Newtown Rotarians Install New President, Present Service Awards
Club names Rotarian of the Year and recognizes members for community service, lifetime achievement, and behind-the-scenes work.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|
Marine On Personal PTSD Journey Gets Warm Welcome At The Jersey Shore
Nick Beadles is walking across the United States to raise awareness of PTSD. He's gotten support he never expected or anticipated.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|
Foundation Formed In Honor Of Former MD Football Player
The Isaiah Lee Hazel Foundation is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for young people through scholarships and support.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vernon Next STEP Grad Finds Success In The Workplace
A recent graduate of the Vernon Public Schools Next STEP program has turned a vocational training opportunity into steady employment.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Murrieta, CA|
Murrieta Tennis Club Shines With New Owners, New Courts
When Mitch and Carolyn Mitchell took over, they knew the facility's nine courts were in serious need of repair. They stepped up.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Mass Graves, Hundreds Of Dogs Missing And No Arrests: 5 Things To Know About CA Animal Cruelty Investigation
As investigators continue to search for animal remains at Miranda's Rescue. The animals were sent to the organization by shelters.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Investigation Into Missing Miranda Rescue Dogs Now Targeting Bigger Question
Authorities have found only a fraction of animals turned over to Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Fremont Police Warn Of Scammers Impersonating City Workers
"Scammers may send emails or letters stating that you owe an immediate payment," police said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Fledgling Big Bear Bald Eagles Leave The Nest: What's Next For Sandy And Luna?
This weekend, Sandy accidentally fledged from the nest after being knocked from her perch by her brother Luna. What's next for the siblings?
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Semi Overturns After Underage DUI Driver Blows Red Light: Plainfield Police
The semi overturned and took down a string of temporary traffic signals at the intersection of Route 59 and 119th Street, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Wyckoff, NJ|
Wyckoff Man Making Film About Long Road To Zoning Approvals
A man tried moving his family into his departed father's Wyckoff home. He said the process was unnecessarily difficult.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Student Emergency Alert System Tested At Concord’s St. Paul’s School On Tuesday Morning
The outdoor emergency alert system at St. Paul’s School will be tested around 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
2 New Police Officers Hired, 4 Promoted In Hillsborough Township
The Township Committee approved two backfill hires and four promotions in the police department.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
New Restaurant To Open In Bergen County: The Cove By Blu
NJ restaurateurs who already own an eatery on the Hudson River are planning another, they say.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
Driver Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash, NJ State Police Say
After the crash occurred on Friday afternoon, one of the involved vehicles ran off the road, police said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
24-Unit Townhouse Development Proposed In Berkeley
The development would have 24 units in three three-story buildings on Mill Creek Road in Bayville.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Glen Ellyn, IL|
Park District Opts Against Applying For Grant To Repair Maryknoll Splash Pad
Park District members said they were not comfortable with the timeline relying on an OSLAD grant would force for reopening the splash pad.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax Native Brings Award-Winning Film Home For Hometown Premiere
Fairfax High graduate Emily Dillard brings her award-winning feature A Mosquito in the Ear to Cinema Arts Theatre on July 12.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
East Hampton, NY|
'No Cause Of Mortality Yet' For 42-Foot Humpback Whale Found Deceased On Montauk Beach
The whale's location made it difficult to move its body for necropsy, officials say. See photos here.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
1 Arrested After Fight On Main Street In Port Jefferson Station: Police
A 22-year-old woman showed up at a local hospital afterward, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Lawrenceville, NJ|
EMS Delay To Infant's Cardiac Arrest Sparks Dispute In Mercer Town
Hamilton's union says records show paramedics took nearly 4 minutes to leave the station for an infant in cardiac arrest.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
2 Accused Of Public Indecency In Separate Fairfield Incidents: Police
In both cases, the suspects were arrested on the same day, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich's Cultural Arts Advisory Committee To Meet For First Time
The meeting comes as the town looks to solidify plans for a statue honoring President George H.W. Bush.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Closes I-291 Ramp For Hours
The crash was reported at 1:46 p.m. Monday, and the reopening time was not immediately known, according to a traffic alert.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Ellington-Somers, CT|
Emergency Call Stations Installed Around Ellington
The stations connect users directly with 911 dispatchers when the “HELP” button is pressed, town officials said.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Presentation Paints Proposed Lacey YMCA As A Community Hub
Speakers said a proposed YMCA could expand aquatics, child care and senior programs, while critics questioned debt and taxes.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Volunteers Prove Age Holds No Limits While Serving On Martinsville Rescue Squad
From a 19-year-old newcomer to a 70-year-old EMT, members described why they joined the all-volunteer squad in Martinsville.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
'Grumpy Cats' Are Newest Residents At Elmwood Park Zoo
They have the thickest fur of any feline in the world and can thrive at 16,000 feet elevation, but they're no larger than a house cat.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Upper West Side, NY|
$9.6M Townhouse Tops UWS Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on 3 real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$11.5M Co-op Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on nine real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Falsehoods Mar Hinsdale D86 Debate Over AI Firm: Official
The district is looking to team up with tech giant Nvidia on a pilot program.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Southwest Community Concert Band Holds July 4th Concert In Homer Glen
The band, in its 43rd season, will hold a concert at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Glen Cove, NY|
155 Animals Rescued From Glen Cove Home Since June Arrest, Officials Say
The NCSPCA said cats with possible indoor-outdoor access to the property may still be at large.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Budget Heads Back To Voters Tuesday
Windsor Public Schools said the Board of Education budget was reduced by more than $1.35 million after two Town Council requests.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Summit Residents Save More Than $48,000 Through Community Energy Program, Officials Say
City officials received an update on early savings from Summit’s community electricity program during a June 16 council meeting.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Input Sought Ahead Of Engineering Designs For Finley-Belmont At Ogden Project
The project aims to reduce congestion and improve safety on Finley Road and Belmont Roads at the Ogden Avenue intersection.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Oak Lawn, IL|
Oak Lawn Loves A Parade: Wiener Dogs, Adorable Kids, Hometown Heroes Mark America's 250th Birthday
Oak Lawn's Independence Day Parade was as American as mom and apple pie. Photo highlights.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|
FCPS Parent Warns School Board About Risks of Online Age Verification for Students
An FCPS parent urged the School Board to oppose online age verification laws, citing privacy, security and student access concerns.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
New 495 Express Lanes Trail Opens In McLean, Connecting Regional Bike Network
A new shared-use trail alongside I-495 opened in McLean with a ribbon cutting, fun run and praise from local leaders.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Dog Struck And Injured In Apparent Hit-And-Run In Mastic: Police
The dog was found "with injuries consistent of being hit by a car," Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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