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Middletown, NJ|
Middletown Teen Ran Out To Save Girl Who Broke Her Arm In E-Bike Crash
Aidan Frasca was in his home on the afternoon of Oct. 19 when he heard "hysterical" screams and cries from the street.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Weighs $155M Property Yard, Major Projects As FY28 Budget Planning Begins
Fairfax City officials reviewed major capital projects, future borrowing, property taxes and employee costs during FY28 budget talks.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|
Official Reacts To Blue Wave Sweeping Through Bensalem
Bensalem was once the Republican stronghold of Bucks County. The last two elections have changed that.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
'On Death's Door': Islip Woman Charged After Emaciated Husky Rescued, SPCA Says
A husky named Ghost weighed just 27 pounds when rescued from an Islip home. His owner faces an animal cruelty charge, the SPCA says.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Former School Counselor, Swim Coach Accused Of Offering Sex For Money Online
The 52-year-old former District 200 employee faces prostitution and disorderly conduct charges.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|
Manhattan Beach Approves Memorial Honoring 21 Fallen Service Members
The city approved an open-book granite design featuring a soldier-shaped passageway, with funding already allocated for the project.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Catonsville, MD|
VeryBest Wholesales Moves To Baltimore Co. After $11.45M Warehouse Acquisition
A Halethorpe property is now housing a new brand after a wholesaler landed the warehouse in a $11.45 million deal. See what's coming.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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 In Multi-Agency Operation Off Of Smith Point County Park In Shirley On Saturday
"Although the summer boating season has ended, emergencies on the water can happen at any time of year." - Fire Commissioner Bill Biondi
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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
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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
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
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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
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
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