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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
4 Rescued In Pre-Dawn Save From Stranded Boat That Ran Aground In Atlantic Ocean Off LI Beach
SEE PHOTOS: A dozens 1st responders from the region's Marine Incident Response Team were activated Sunday morning, fire official says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Parmelee Farm Committee Approves Private Event Bookings For Killingworth, Haddam Residents
Parmelee Farm will allow private non-wedding event bookings tied to Killingworth and Haddam residents
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|
Middlebury Selectmen Review Historic Properties Commission Proposal, Award Public Works Bids
Middlebury selectmen reviewed a historic properties commission proposal and awarded two public works contracts.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|
Wethersfield School Building Committee To Review Over $214K In Highcrest Project Invoices
Wethersfield will review $214,767 in Highcrest school invoices as the $73.5 million project moves toward construction.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Finance Board To Review School, Town FY26 Year-End Finances
Fairfield officials will examine year-end municipal and education finances at quarterly meeting this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Zoning Commission To Hear Subdivision Plans For Derby Milford Road, Boston Post Road
Orange zoning officials will hear subdivision plans for 756 Derby Milford Road and four properties near Boston Post Road.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Safety Committee Backs Moving McCurdy Road Speed Sign, Plans Two New Installations
Old Lyme backed moving a McCurdy Road speed sign as officials plan two new signs and review traffic-speed data, Flock camera implementation
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Wetlands Commission Approves Hammonasset River Dredging, Schnoor Road Addition
Killingworth approved Hammonasset River dredging and a Schnoor Road addition and reviewed a River Road enforcement case.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
New ShopRite In Bergen County, Replacing Acme, Gives Grand Opening Date
A new supermarket in Bergen County just announced the date of its grand opening celebration.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Bodycam Shows Man Advancing With Knife Before Fatal Santa Monica Police Shooting: Video
Newly released footage shows Michael Rodriguez advancing toward an officer with a knife raised before the officer fired once.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Power Knocked Out In Joliet After Pickup Truck Hits Utility Pole, 2 People Flee Scene: Police Reveal
Following the crash, the male driver and a male passenger exited the truck and fled the area on foot, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Needs $1 Million To Approve Wrongful Death Settlement, End Negligence Lawsuit
Hector Castillo of Joliet, age 75, was abruptly taken too soon from this life on May 23, 2024, according to his Tezak Funeral Home obituary.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Route 59 Near CarMax Getting New Gas Station, Car Wash And Restaurant If Joliet City Council Approves This
The gas station will consist of a 4,150-square-foot building with a convenience store, a canopy with eight fuel pumps and 16 parking stalls.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
How Sweet It Was: Doughs Guys Bakery To Close At End Of Year
Doughs Guys Bakery, famous for its maple bacon long johns, announces it will close in Palos Heights, effective Dec. 31.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Savvy Sliders Restaurant Coming To Joliet If City Council Approves This Location For Drive-Thru Permit
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Drive Thru Permit for a Savvy Sliders Restaurant.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Joshua Dagbe Scores 3 TDs As South Lakes Rolls Past Battlefield, 34-12
Joshua Dagbe scored three touchdowns as South Lakes beat Battlefield 34-12 for the Seahawks’ first 3-0 start in four years.
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Napa Valley, CA|
$12.5M Bribery Case Exposes Corruption On Napa Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
White Plains, NY|
'9/11 Didn’t End On 9/11,' Lawyer Who Has Dedicated His Life To Helping Survivors Says The Loss Continues
"I struggle with the word 'anniversary,' because it makes it sound like 9/11 was something that happened and ended 25 years ago," he said.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
5-Year-Old Boy On Scooter Struck By Car, Critically Injured In Bridgeview
The five-year-old boy was riding an electric scooter when he was hit by a small car at 92nd Place and the Harlem Avenue frontage road.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Zone C Concord Board Of Education Member Changes Her Mind, Decides To Run For A 3rd Term: Follow-Up
Five candidates, two incumbents and three new candidates, filed this week to run for three “zone” school board seats in November.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Across California, CA|
Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case Exposes Corruption On CA Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|
Alcohol Giant Pays $12.5M In Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On Contra Costa Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Corruption Case Ensnares Inland Empire
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|
West Nile Virus Cases Grow In Active Mosquito Year: What To Know In MD
In June, the U.S. recorded the earliest start to the West Nile virus season and the most cases by that point since 2004.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
30 USPS Trucks, Mail From 232 Victims Stolen In LA County Scheme: DOJ
The scheme involved stolen mail from about 232 victims and 100 credit and debit cards, according to federal prosecutors.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Alcohol Giant Pays $12.5M In Bribery Scandal That Exposed Corruption On Livermore Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|
Lake Forest Exec Named In Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On CA Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
Pleasanton Man Broke Windows, Entered Pleasanton Home After Midnight: Police
Police said a 24-year-old Pleasanton man mistook the residence for another home and was later arrested in Dublin in an unrelated case.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
Village Council To Hold 1st Reading For Ogden Avenue Dealership Proposal
A new dealership is being proposed for 2100 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove. The site was formerly home to Bill Kay Corvette.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|
Mental Health And Wellness Block Party Coming To Elmhurst
The block party will be held outside Elmhurst Hospital at 41st Avenue and 80th Street.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|
Tolland On 9/11: Displays Are Both Public And Personal
Tolland has its own way of commemorating 9/11.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Pedestrian Underpass Near Glenbrook South Among Projects Glenview Eyes For State Funding
Village trustees will consider supporting grant applications for two pedestrian and bicycle projects at Tuesday's meeting.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Healdsburg, CA|
Verdict Reached In Former Mayor’s Sexual Abuse Trial Involving Teen And Wine Country Exec's Victims
Seven women accused Dominic Foppoli of sexual assault, abuse, and intimidation spanning nearly two decades.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Alcohol Giant Pays $12.5M In Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On Sonoma County Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
When Political Signs, Profanity And Property Rights Collide: Block Talk
Free speech can get salty at the property line. What can be done about political signs that provoke and offend? Your kids see those, too.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|
8 New Maryland Laws Take Effect On Oct. 1, 2026: What To Know
New rules include changes to gun buybacks, rental screenings, and child care checks. Here’s what Marylanders need to know for Oct. 1.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Palos, IL|
Palos Hills Women Sentenced For Role In Forging Opiate Prescriptions
Amani Ibrahim, 48, is alleged to have taken part in a conspiracy to acquire and sell assorted opioids using physicians' stolen information.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Durham-Middlefield, CT|
Durham Finance Board Backs Up To $12,720 For Fire Hose Replacement
Durham finance officials backed up to $12,720 for new fire hoses and reviewed year-end finances and capital projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park Author Chris Johnson Debuts First Novel 'In The Heart Of The Woods'
Johnson's new novel follows four children whose time in the woods shapes identity and purpose.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vernon Commemorates 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 With Moving Ceremony
First responders and officials in Vernon Friday commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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