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New Milford, CT|
New Milford Zoning Board To Hear Five Variance Requests
New Milford's Zoning Board will hear five variance requests involving signs, lighting, additions and decks.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
Cyclospora Cases Rise In McHenry County As Health Investigation Continues
Health officials say cases have declined in recent weeks, but no common food source has been identified.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
A Falling Branch, A Quick Call: How An Amazon Driver May Have Saved A Princeton Man's Life
Friends of the 78-year-old are hoping to identify and formally recognize the driver whose quick call may have saved his life.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
Gilgo Beach Killer Receives Assignment To Prison Where He'll Live Out Days, Serving 3 Life Sentences: DOCCS
He'll be housed in the same maximum-security prison as Michael Valva, ex-NYPD officer convicted of murder after his son died in icy garage.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Mayor Vows To Sue American Dream Mall, Says Mall Owes NJ Towns Millions
American Dream is not being a good neighbor and honoring a commitment to pay surrounding towns millions of dollars, say two mayors.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
D Construction Site On Oneida Street Lures 2 Thieves To Steal Equipment, 2 Arrests Made: Joliet Police
The construction materials taken during the two thefts are believed to have a combined estimated value of approximately $7,000.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Budget Vote Results Are In
The Board of Finance will meet Wednesday night to discuss next steps.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Township Sets Property Maintenance Rules To Protect Neighborhood Aesthetics
Mayor Ana Duarte McCarthy said the ordinance is aimed at safety, neighborhood appearance and property values.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Native Signs With Chicago Cubs Organization
A former Fairfield County baseball standout has taken the next step in his baseball career.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Legendary Elk Grove Coach Ken Grams Retires After 60 Years
The longtime educator became Illinois' winningest softball coach while mentoring generations of Elk Grove High School students.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Stolen U-Haul Discovered In Joliet As Police Officers Jump Into Action To Arrest This Man
He was also found to have active warrants from Morton Grove for DUI and Cook County for Resisting a Peace Officer.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Former Stamford Student-Athlete Signs With Chicago Cubs Organization
A Fairfield County native has taken the next step in his baseball career.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
New Push To Help LI Women Grow Businesses, Build Connections
Raquel Washington will lead Ladies of LIAACC, with an October kickoff planned and a focus on business growth, AI and networking.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Couple Indicted In Death Of 2-Month-Old Baby In NJ
A couple has been indicted after a 2-month-old boy died at a North Jersey hospital.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Demolition of Historic Lake Elsinore Building Hits Legal Snag
City Council approved the demolition contract Tuesday night, but ongoing legal challenges are stalling the teardown.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|
1st Congressional Dems: Bronin Defeats Longtime Incumbent Larson In Primary: UPDATE
The 78-year-old congressman was defeated by the former Hartford mayor, 47, in Tuesday's Democratic primary for U.S. Rep.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Kai Spears, NYT Defamation Trial Slows Amid Debate Over Admissibility Of Newspaper's Actions
Here's our latest in-depth courtroom coverage from the defamation case brought against the New York Times by a former UA basketball player.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|
Naugatuck Sets New Rules For Vape Retailers
Businesses selling vape products face a fast-approaching borough deadline.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
FedEx Laying Off More Than 100 Workers In Inland Empire As Shipping Giant Closes Hubs
The local job cuts reflect broader changes across the company.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Woman Fires Gun At Ex After He Throws Bricks Through Window: Plainfield Police
The woman fired the gun, fearing for her safety during a domestic disturbance, Plainfield police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Fundraiser To Honor Late Huntington Manor Firefighter Mason Kraese
The new nonprofit will raise money at the Aug. 16 event to support scholarships and young people pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|
'Clean Your Butt': A Castro Valley Nonprofit Is Cleaning Up The Bay Area One Cigarette Butt At A Time
In just a few weeks, Forestr volunteers have cleaned up thousands of cigarette butts that could have otherwise ended up in the bay.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
ICE Detains 6 Alexandria Community Members In 3 Days: Immigrant Rights Group
Community group ICE Out of Alexandria says six people in the city have been detained, some by masked agents, since Saturday.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Disorderly Conduct Arrest On Joliet PACE Bus After Woman, 48, Cannot Pay Her Fare: Police
A passenger intervened after reportedly observing Guillermina Mowab raise her arm in an aggressive manner toward the driver.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, NY|
Long Beach Approves Trash Code Change At City Council Meeting
In a batch vote, the Long Beach City Council approved a change to its trash code for restaurants.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
No Criminal Charges In La Grange Fatal Crash That Killed Hinsdale Couple
Prosecutors said they could not meet the burden of proof because of "overwhelming" evidence about a health issue.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
'Environmental Extremism' Fight Erupts Over California Coast
State leaders and residents rallied in Santa Monica as NOAA reviews California's coastal management program.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
Born 2 Minutes After Huntley Hospital Opened, Its First Baby Is Now 10
Gianna Doty returned to the hospital Monday to celebrate her 10th birthday and the facility’s 10-year anniversary.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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South Windsor, CT|
MDC Eyes New Water Main Through South Windsor
MDC’s early-stage plan would run from Windsor to East Hartford through South Windsor.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Spence's Expansion Takes Shape: Here's What's Proposed
The school is launching a project to connect and expand its Upper East Side footprint.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Beaumont Rethinks Its Ban On Digital Billboards
The Beaumont Planning Commission is mulling whether the city should pivot from the ban and adopt regulations allowing the electronic signs.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
Pay Back Our Taxes, Seaside Park Asks Berkeley In Lawsuit
Former South Seaside Park residents are currently paying property taxes to Berkeley Township, despite de-annexation.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
Couple Married Nearly 70 Years Identified After Deadly Santa Monica House Fire
Anthony and Helen Spaulding, both 92, died after flames engulfed their Lincoln Boulevard home early Sunday.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
SMART Weighs Geyserville Station On Cloverdale Extension
A SMART meeting Monday outlined a proposed Geyserville station that would bring passenger rail back to the community after nearly 70 years.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|
‘My Husband’s Still Gone’: LI Nurse Speaks After Husband’s Killers Sentenced
The Bohemia father of 4 was shot at his own home after 2 men went to the wrong address; his wife says her family is still trying to move on.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|
Bloomfield Is Fighting Back Against Floods – Here’s How, Officials Say
WATCH: Bloomfield officials gave an update about what the town is doing to prevent flooding – and what local residents can do to help.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Palos, IL|
Power Lines Down All Over Palos Park After Severe Storms Pass Through
Motorists are urged to use caution and avoid areas where downed live wires have been reported, police say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
3 Arrested In Concord Connected To Common Nuisance Allegation, South End Drug Bust: Follow-Up
Theodore Teele, Erika Lane, and Debra Pitts were arrested on various charges connected to alleged drug activity on Fayette Street.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park 10-Year-Old Posts State Wins, Scores Big For Team Illinois
Ravinia Elementary student Ray Ryser won two state events and helped Team Illinois win the Central Zone title.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
PGA Tour Superstore Preps Northbrook Opening With Upcoming Job Fair
The 30,000-square-foot Willow Festival store will feature eight TrackMan simulators, club fittings and an indoor putting green.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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