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Bridgewater, NJ|
Boat Detaches From Truck Crashes Into Oncoming Car Near Somerville Circle In Raritan: Video
A trailer and boat detached from a pickup truck while trying to exit the circle and crossed into oncoming traffic, said police.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Weighs Ban On Intentional Balloon Releases
A proposed Lacey Township ordinance would target planned balloon releases, citing environmental concerns.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Franklin Felon Arrested In Concord After Being Accused Of Stealing A Car In Manchester
Logan Storm Locke, who has a criminal history dating back a decade, was arrested on Sept. 5 after being accused of stealing a car on July 2.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
Drivers Face Higher Prices As Redwood City Moves Toward Data-Driven Downtown Parking
Councilmembers backed a more technology-heavy parking strategy while pressing staff to fill garages and protect low-income workers.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Garbage Truck Driver Charged In Fatal Fairfax City Crash That Killed 13-Year-Old
Maryland man was charged after a garbage truck struck and killed a 13-year-old FCPS student riding an e-bike in Fairfax City.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Death Of Man Found Shot On Bridgeview Street Ruled A Homicide: Medical Examiner
Niko Fuentes, 33, lived a few miles away from where he was found with a fatal gunshot wound early Monday, medical examiner records say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Proposed Data Center Ban In Newark Is Moving Along, Councilman Says
A temporary moratorium on building AI data centers is under consideration in Newark. Here’s where it currently stands.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Bonded Sisters Rachel And Gracie Need A Home Together: Northport Kitties Of The Week
The 3-year-old sisters spent much of their lives outdoors before dental problems led rescuers to bring them inside for good, the NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick OKs Housing, Retail Overhaul At Brunswick Square Mall
The plan keeps the mall retail-focused and adds housing to meet the township's court-ordered affordable housing obligation.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
Tobacco Sales Face Final Countdown in Mill Valley
Council advanced a sweeping ban on commercial tobacco and vaping sales after doctors and youth advocates warned of teen nicotine use.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
A Student-Led Nonprofit In Fremont Is Bridging The Accessibility Gap In Sports
"In order for society to succeed and flourish, we all have to give back to each other," the nonprofit's president said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Democratic Candidates Lead In Fundraising For Manassas City Council Race
Two Democrats running for the Manassas City Council lead in fundraising in the seven-person field.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Reston YMCA Celebrates 25 Years With Fairfax County Recognition
Fairfax County supervisors recognized the Reston YMCA on Tuesday for 25 years of service to the community.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|
Woman From Nashua Accused Of Strangling Child, Assault, And Stalking
Angelika Maigatter was accused of strangling a child on June 30. Later, she was accused of stalking on 4 occasions in July and August.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Super Ego Likely Leaving Elmhurst Site Amid Federal Inquiry
A developer plans to improve the lot with an office-warehouse complex, a city official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Rosie Survived Life Near A Highway, Months Later, She’s Still Waiting: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The shy 1½-year-old tortoiseshell has learned to trust slowly after a difficult start and needs a calm, patient home, the shelter said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Berkeley, NJ|
Ocean Gate Seeks Input On Former School Site Redevelopment Plan
The borough is gathering public input on future zoning and redevelopment at the former Ocean Gate Elementary School site.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|
North Caldwell Girl, 10, Will Represent NJ In National Pageant
This North Jersey resident plans to use her newfound fame to do some good deeds.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
NoVA Man Accused Of Smuggling Kilos Of Drugs Through Loudoun County Indicted On Multiple Charges
A Northern Virginia man accused of smuggling large quantities of drugs through a Sterling warehouse has been indicted on multiple charges.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Prince William Man Accused Of Cross-Country Drug Trafficking Indicted On Multiple Charges
A Prince William County man accused of smuggling large quantities of drugs across the U.S. has been indicted on multiple charges.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Napa Valley, CA|
For Napa Residents Rebuilding Their Lives, a Garden Means More Than Food
At a Napa housing site, residents harvest greens while recalling gardens and stretching food budgets. Now they pick lettuce from a garden.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
Woodbridge Man Accused Of Cross-Country Drug Trafficking Indicted On Multiple Charges
A Woodbridge man accused of smuggling large quantities of drugs across the U.S. has been indicted on multiple charges.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Zoning Rewrite: Consultant Lays Out Plan To Merge Old Codes
ADUs, parking and neighborhood character drew the most attention as officials reviewed the zoning diagnostic report.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
105-Year-Old North Shore WWII U.S. Marine Veteran To Be Remembered
Lou Tanzer was a staff sergeant serving with the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing in the Pacific theater of World War II.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
East Windsor Rejects Limits On Auto Dealers, Repair Shops
The vote came as two new automotive proposals await hearings for properties on South Main Street.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vernon School Bus Cams Capture 362 Motorists Illegally Passing Buses During First Month Of Program
Now, it's real — $250 fines for motorists who illegally pass school buses began this week in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Suffolk Parks Officials Continuing To Assess Nor'Easter Damage; Cleanup To Last 1 More Day: Exec
SEE PHOTOS: Mother Nature claimed the bottom portion of the steps to Smith Point County Park over the weekend.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
'I'm Going To Put A Bullet Through Your Skull': Shorewood Man With 2 Rifles Learns His Sentence From Judge
James Hamilton of Shorewood regained his freedom on Christmas 2024 after appearing before a holiday court judge. Now he's pleaded guilty.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Enfield Schools Approve $1.44M Plan To Raise Student Achievement
The district set goals for improving reading and math scores while reducing chronic absenteeism.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Watchung-Green Brook, NJ|
Green Brook Filmmaker Releases First Horror Feature, 'Echo Point'
Evan Marcewicz's film follows a man who inherits a secluded cabin and discovers an old radio carrying the voices of a killer's victims.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Approves New Home For School Program
The relocation will give young adults with disabilities a community-based setting while freeing classroom space at the high school annex.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Nor'easter Nearly Ruined Their Wedding. Newlyweds Married At Life Time Gym
When the storm nearly canceled their wedding Saturday, Life Time Middletown-Red Bank stepped up to make it happen.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Man Charged After Report Of Damage To School Bus
Officers responded near Beverly Drive and Sky Ridge Drive shortly after 3 p.m., according to state police.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Business Sheds Light On $13M Deal
The buyers paid $13 million for the nearly 30-acre property, according to Windsor land records.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers High Assistant Principal Resigns After Sermon Controversy
He was hired this summer and had been away from the school while the district reviewed videos of his past sermons.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Student Taken To Hospital After Minibus, SUV Crash In West Hartford: PD, Schools: UPDATE
One middle school student was taken to Connecticut Children's on Monday morning, with four other students also on board.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Windsor, CT|
Aging Windsor Pool Plan Returns For Review
A town committee will discuss the preferred “budget-friendly” concept for Veterans Pool.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange's Fastest Traffic: Resident Seeks Village Study
Cut-through traffic is increasing as a result of construction work, she said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
League Of Women Voters Darien Cancels Candidate Forum
A candidate forum originally scheduled for Oct. 7 in Darien has been canceled.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Lockhart Leads Peterson In Fairfax City Mayor’s Race Fundraising After $30,000 Donation
Lockhart reported $33,807 on hand to Peterson’s $7,058 through Aug. 31, while the Fairfax City mayoral rivals spent similar amounts.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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