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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Girl, 15, Runs To Neighbor's To Seek Help, Woman Arrested By Joliet Police, Taken To Will County Jail
Katherine McDougal pulled the juvenile’s hair and grabbed her by the neck, restricting her ability to breathe, Joliet police advised.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
St. Joe's Hospital Staff Threatened With Death By Homeless Patient Who Became Disruptive: Joliet Police
Jason Chance, 53, was placed into custody without incident and charged with three counts of aggravated assault, Joliet police advised.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
He Used Garden Hose To Soak His Neighbor With Water: Joliet Police Put Man On Norton Ave. In Jail
The 52-year-old allegedly sprayed a garden hose over a fence toward a neighboring residence, striking an adult man in the back with water.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Retired FDNY Hero Rides Bike 120 Miles To Bring 9/11 Memorial Pool Water To North Fork Ceremony
Scores turned out for a heartfelt 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Peconic, with 2,977 flags placed to honor the lost. See photo gallery here.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Chelsea, NY|
FIT To Hold Inaugural '27th On Sale' Shopping Event Benefiting Student Scholarships
The two-day event will take place at FIT’s John E. Reeves Great Hall this month.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Plane Makes Belly Landing At Long Island Islip MacArthur Airport: FAA
It was headed from Nantucket Memorial Airport in Massachusetts to Norfolk International Airport in Virginia, the FAA said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Retro Arcade Moves Closer To Opening In Suffield
Hometown Arcade plans to bring classic games, pinball machines and modern consoles to Mountain Road.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Uptown Hoboken Business Closes Permanently
A business on 14th Street in Hoboken closed on Monday and said customers can get a deal at their other locations.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Oxford, CT|
40,000-Square-Foot Industrial Building Proposed In Oxford
The applicant is seeking approval for a 55-foot-tall building and the excavation or regrading of more than 14,000 cubic yards of material.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|
Elmhurst Hospital Welcomes New Therapy Dog To Support Behavioral Health Patients
The dog will support patients and staff through the hospital’s new PAWS to HEAL program.
David Luces, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Lone Star Tick Bites Can Trigger Red Meat Allergy in New Yorkers: What to Know
A delayed allergic reaction can begin hours after dinner.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|
'Sounds Of The Americas' Concert Series Unveils Lineup For Downtown Brooklyn
The next concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
Barnegat Man Strangled Wife To Death After Argument: Affidavit
"She deserved it," Barnegat's William Garvin told police officers when they saw his wife's dead body, according to court records.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Behind The $13 Million Foppoli Verdict: Who Received What And Why
Dominic Foppoli, accused of sexual assault, abuse, and intimidation spanning nearly two decades was ordered to pay $13 million on Friday.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Lyons Township High Disregarding Neighbors Again? Some Say Yes
Some residents draw parallels between the recent South Campus controversy and the one four years ago.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Approves Plans For 258 Apartments
The projects would redevelop properties at Targeting Centre and Waterside Crossing.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side, NY|
$22.5M Upper East Side Maisonette Tops Manhattan Luxury Real Estate Sales
Ink has dried on four real estate contracts over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Dog City Grill Coming To Bridgewater
Dog City Grill will be opening at the former Hoagie Hut in Bridgewater Township.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
East Granby Tightens Rules For Door-To-Door Solicitors
The revised ordinance creates a “Do Not Knock” registry and allows fines of up to $250 for repeat violations.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|
Vintage Bus Festival Will Take Over Brooklyn Bridge Park This Weekend
The festival will be hosted by the New York Transit Museum and MTA New York City Transit.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Mendham-Chester, NJ|
Mendham Eyes $900K In New Green Acres Funding, Land Stewardship Group
The Township Committee will also discuss 2027 garbage rates, sewer updates, road maintenance and a potential new Agricultural Committee.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
1 Injured After SUV Collides With Pickup Truck, State Police Say
The crash occurred early Sunday after the SUV lost directional control, hit a guardrail and collided with the truck, authorities said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
180 Apartments Proposed In East Windsor
The project is separate from a 189-unit development approved earlier this year along the same stretch of North Road.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
$90K Gift To Fund Accessible Buffalo Grove Park Project In Memory Of Local Man
Canavan Research Illinois is making one final major gift to honor Buffalo Grove resident Maxie Randell.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Wethersfield, CT|
Wethersfield Zoners To Review Multi-Use Trail Easement, Great Meadow Road Parcel
Wethersfield zoning officials will revisit a multi-use trail easement and review a Great Meadow Road property proposal.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Nutley Park Submerged In Floodwater During Heavy Storm [PHOTOS]
Several residents have been sharing photos of the floodwaters.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Norwich, CT|
Norwich Council Approves Affordable Housing Tax Abatement, December Property Auction
Norwich approved an affordable housing tax abatement, a December property auction and an open space transfer.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Downers Grove To Vote On Industrial Building Proposal For Warrenville Road
The village will vote Tuesday on a proposal to build a 173,000 square foot building with loading docks at Warrenville Road and Cross Street.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Warminster, PA|
9/11 Memorial At Hartsville Fire Co. Remembers Victims
The Warminster fire company's memorial at its York Road firehouse pays tribute to the victims of thr Sept. 11 attacks on America.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Power Outage Closes Several Businesses Along Route 14
The power was out at Starbucks, Panera, Fresh Market and many more Monday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
For Sale: West Jefferson Street Shopping Plaza With 57 Percent Occupancy, But Is This Right Price?
Current contractual base rent totals approximately $103,800 annually, or $8,650 per month, according to the listing on LoopNet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Montage Healdsburg Pours Sonoma Into New Cocktails
The resort’s 23-drink menu uses local flavors, advanced techniques, and repurposed ingredients behind the bar.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
80-Year-Old Man Killed In Marlboro Township Crash, Authorities Say
The man was going south on Route 79 when his vehicle entered the other lane and collided with a truck going north.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|
Students Protest Learning Conditions At Ellicott City School
Students told school board members that many bathrooms are out of order, ceilings leak rain and evacuations happen weekly.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Q&A With Montage Healdsburg: Mixing Sonoma Into Every Glass
Cailee Shosky, Food and Beverage Manager, Montage Healdsburg explains the tastes of Healdsburg beyond wine.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Pollution Czars Recommend Town Consider Hiring Sanitarian For Water, Sewer Oversight
Old Lyme's WPCA backed considering a town sanitarian and continued work on septic pump-out rules and enforcement.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Harbor Commission Approves Higher Mooring, Kayak Rack Fees For 2027
Old Lyme harbor officials approved higher mooring fees and voted 5-3 to raise the annual kayak rack fee.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Woman's Fight Lasts For 2 Hours Inside Her House, Male Victim Left All Bloodied Up: Sheriff's
Catherine Van Driska of Joliet was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Drunk Bus Driver In Darien Screamed During Arrest: Cops
Bus firm serves a Darien-based school district, public records show. But the district said the woman has not driven any of its routes.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Council Approves Sidewalk Grant Application, $60K Opioid Prevention Program
Ledyard approved a sidewalk grant application, $60,000 opioid prevention program and funding for culvert and emergency equipment.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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