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Bethwood, CT|
Woodbridge EMS Reports 99% Ambulance Response Compliance, Approves Six-Month Performance Review
Woodbridge EMS commissioners review six months of response data, report strong compliance and approve 2027 meeting dates.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|
Candle-Flamed Tree: Photo Of The Day
What season produces the best colors in nature?
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Park Official Doubts Survey, Defends Bandshell Stance
Another official disagreed, saying the board majority ignored local feedback.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Redondo Beach Could Tax Streaming Services Under $850K Ballot Proposal
The proposed changes could generate an additional $850,000 annually, with voters potentially deciding the issue in March.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Granby-East Granby, CT|
East Granby Plan Targets Housing, Sidewalks, Business Growth
The draft calls for more housing choices, safer walking routes and Village Center investment while expanding open space protections.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro-Horsham School District Prepares For Cell Phone Changes
Hatboro-Horsham Schools Superintendent Scott Eveslage addressed cell phone use changes signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro recently.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton Parks Commission Advances Beach Erosion Project, Plans $300K Skate Park Renovation
Clinton Parks and Recreation Commission advances shoreline erosion plans and discusses a $300,000 skate park renovation and field upgrades.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|
LI Marine Veteran Hopes To Give Texas Prison Horse New Mission
A Marine veteran and his wife are raising $30K to bring a retired Texas horse to an Islandia program helping veterans and first responders.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
There's New Sheriff In Town: Patrick Jones' Reveals His Plans For Will County Residents As He Takes Over
Road patrol Sgt. Patrick Jones defeated Republican challenger Jim Reilly in the Nov. 3 general election. Jones takes office Dec. 1.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
See Where New Stop Signs, Crosswalks Proposed In Downers Grove
Commissioners will review proposed changes to traffic control, speed mitigation and pedestrian safety in part of the village.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Former Salem Mass. EMT Pleads Guilty To First-Degree Child Assault Charges In Concord NH: Follow-Up
David Trainor, formerly of Pinewood Trail, pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree assault and witness tampering charges from February 2022.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville Mom, Daughters Share Their Voices Through Writing
The three Romeoville residents are "are picking up a pen and finding their own voices."
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Tampa, FL|
While Hillsborough Voted, One Tampa Artist Campaigned For A More Creative City
Tampa artist Mishou Sanchez isn't running for office, but her tongue-in-cheek mayoral campaign has people talking about Tampa's future.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Petition Targets 180-Apartment Plan In East Windsor
Residents cite traffic, drainage and neighborhood concerns as the North Road proposal heads to a Nov. 10 zoning meeting.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
South Lakes Football Earns 250th Win In School History With 23-20 Victory Over Westfield
Christian Wyatt rushed for 121 yards as South Lakes beat Westfield 23-20, earning its 250th victory and first win at Westfield.
Greenwich, CT|
The Sportsman's Den To Close After Over 50 Years In Greenwich
The owner outlined the reasons for closing the business in his announcement.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Board Votes To Add 'Ground Zero' To Grade 5 And 6 Book Club Choices
The fiction title drew debate over the Sept. 11 attacks, perspective and age-appropriate classroom use before passing on a split vote.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Durham-Middlefield, CT|
RSD 13 Board To Consider Tennis Court Bid Waiver, Student Policies
RSD 13 will weigh a tennis court bid waiver, policy changes, a Camp Jewell trip and other measures at its Nov. 11 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst's Deuter Didn't Join House Rebellion Against Speaker
Her successful campaign received $1.4 million from the speaker's political committee in 2024.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Child, 12, Dies Of Heroin Overdose, Joliet Mom Lands In Will County Jail For 2024 Death: Joliet Police Reveal
Joliet police found 12-year-old Mya King unresponsive in a bedroom on the second floor of the home. She died three days later in Chicago.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Restaurateur's Wife Can Go To London With Friends
Federal prosecutors opposed the request. But the judge ruled in her favor, saying it was unlikely to increase her husband's flight risk.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Panel Backs Sugar Hollow Plan Update, Weighs Town-Led Route 7 Safety Push
The Ridgefield Economic and Community Development Commission approved a Sugar Hollow plan update and a draft annual budget.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Pedestrian Struck By SUV In Patchogue: Police
She was taken to NYU Langone - Suffolk in East Patchogue with a non-life-threatening injury, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Father And Son Rescued Off Of Smith Point County Park In Shirley: Police
Their boat ran aground on a sandbar at around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Taxpayers, Not Private Group, Likely To Fund Hinsdale Central Athletic Facility Overhaul
A private group had been raising money. But now the district is poised to foot the bill.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Chico's Tex Mex Coming To South Port Shopping Center In Shirley
It will be the latest business to join the busy center, according to a Brookhaven Town fire permit posted at the location.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
How Body Near Darien House Was Discovered Over Summer
His remains were found about a block away from his home. He had gone missing in 2022.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
2 Still At Large After Brazen Mid-Afternoon Armored Truck Armed Robbery In Hickory Hills
The two robbers grabbed the money from the armored truck driver before he had a chance to put the money in the ATM, Hickory Hills cops said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Hamden, CT|
Hamden Football Team Beats Amity On Senior Night: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons celebrated Senior Night with a win over Amity.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
Parents Of Boy Who Drowned On Sag Harbor School Trip Sue District, Rafting Company
Suit accuses district, rafting company of "negligently, carelessly, and recklessly" letting kids on rafts without enough supervision, more.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|
Holiday-Inspired Art Installation Coming To Downtown Lisle
The village's public art and special events advisory committee will discuss a temporary art installation for the Garden Walk Fountain
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
4 Years Later, Father Charged With Murder In Death Of Infant Son At Monee Truck Stop: Will Co. Courts
Kelsey Simmons has been charged in the death of his son, Sevyn Simmons, according to court documents.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Tinley Park, IL|
Orland Park Man Left Vulgar Sexual Messages, Voicemail Threats For Family Business Employee: Police
Police say he threatened to stab officers and complained that the employee, in her 20s, was a "Muslim terrorist."
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|
Judge Weighs Dismissal Of Lawsuit Over Massive Grayslake Data Center
A Lake County judge will issue a written ruling by Dec. 30 on whether the lawsuit challenging the T5 data center can proceed.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Fat Lady Still Hasn't Sung In Palos Heights District 128's Razor-Thin School Referendum11: Updated
One vote short of successfully passing the D128 limited rate referendum, the measure pulls ahead thanks to mail-in ballots.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|
Giving To Those Who Give: Taco Bell Grants Benefit GA Youth Nonprofits
The Taco Bell Foundation has donated $528,000 in community grants to nine youth-based nonprofits in Georgia. Hear from two of them.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
Pilates Studio Recognizes First Responders + New Suffolk Dunkin' : LI Biz & Charity Roundup
More: Holiday market coming to Peconic Landing / Northport Village celebrated Halloween / Free dental care for veterans Sunday at Mt. Sinai
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|
Wethersfield To Review Tree Removal And Planting Plans For Spring Street Park
Wethersfield's Shade Tree Commission will review plans Nov. 9 to remove five trees and plant seven at Spring Street Park.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Movement To Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Is Getting Noisier: Block Talk
More places are cracking down on noisy, polluting lawn equipment, but costs, enforcement and property rights are complicating the cleanup.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
The Bellport Center 'Will Change The Way You Look At Montauk Highway' In The Hamlet: Developer
SEE PLANS: The 4,000-square-foot project is a two-story shopping center with four to five tenant spaces, and an office on the 2nd floor.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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