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Joliet, IL|
VIDEO: Senior Citizen, 77, Smacks Joliet Police With Patio Chair, 'Both Of You Were Hitting My Son'
Concepcion Lopez, 77, became the oldest woman arrested by Joliet police in August. She was arrested, as was her son, Ernest, at her house.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
East Hampton-Portland, CT|
East Hampton Council To Consider $593,400 Capital Reserve Transfer, Ambulance Equipment Funding
East Hampton will consider a $593,400 capital transfer, ambulance equipment funding and a draft town development plan.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Wetlands Agency Sets Hearing On 48-Unit Flanders Road Development
East Lyme wetlands officials set a hearing on 48 Flanders Road apartments and continued reviews of two residential projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|
Middlebury Selectmen To Consider Historic Properties Commission, Public Works Bids
Middlebury selectmen will consider a Historic Properties Commission, public works bids and library job changes.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
Prop-Plane Traffic, Complaints Surge At Santa Monica Airport
April propeller traffic rose 40 percent year over year as nearby residents push for relief from flight-school noise.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Bethenny Frankel's Supermodel Café Set To Close
"The café may be closing but the Supermodel lifestyle is here to stay." Not even a month after opening, the pink-bedecked café will close.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|
Hauppauge Native Unveils 9/11 Memorial Van Honoring Fallen NYPD Detectives
The traveling memorial honors two detectives killed on Sept. 11 and 79 others who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
New Suffield Fire Station Recommended At Annex Property
The Permanent Building Commission unanimously backed a new station.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|
IE Warehouse Arson Case Ignites Legal Debate Over Labor Practices and Vigilantism: Report
Compared to Luigi Mangione and others, the suspected arsonist in the Kimberly Clark warehouse fire has once again been put in the spotlight.
Ashley Ludwig and Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
‘We Had A Great Comeback’: Days After Tornado, Sun And Surf Beach Club Softball Team Brings Home Title
On Aug. 20, a tornado left a path of destruction at Sun and Surf Beach Club. On Aug. 30, the club's softball team won a league championship.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|
Newington Zoning Commission To Hear Maple Hill Lot, Culver Street Sign Applications
Newington zoning officials will hear Maple Hill Avenue and Culver Street applications and discuss concerns about Mill Street housing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Little League Gets Approval For Later Weekend Lights
The league used the extra hour only twice during a one-year trial, and town officials said no complaints were received.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Mahwah, NJ|
See Guitarist Les Paul's NJ House Just Before Demolition
Les Paul's son was horrified that his father's workshop and home were demolished last month. See a video taken amid the destruction.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
New Long Beach Taco Spot + Hampton Bays Movie Theater + Bellmore Bookstore + LI Biz & Charity Roundup
Holbrook Ross Dress for Less / Greenport Maritime Festival / Shirley Spirit Halloween / Lake Ronkonkoma sushi and seafood buffet /
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
New Korean Restaurant Bon Ga Set To Open On Upper East Side
Bon Ga will replace a Michelin-recognized Cambodian restaurant that closed after 45 years.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
South Lakes Defense Dominates Robinson In 30-7 Victory
South Lakes forced three turnovers and rushed for 281 yards in a 30-7 win over Robinson as Nick Picarelli set a school record.
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Orange, CT|
Orange Selectmen To Review Housing Growth Plan Group, $28K In Tax Refunds
Orange selectmen will review a housing growth plan group, $28,325 in tax refunds and a Lions Club fee waiver.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
NYC Reverses Position, Calls On Columbia To Reopen College Walk
The city now supports restoring public access to the pedestrian walkway, marking a shift in an ongoing lawsuit against the university.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort Mom Who Killed Toddler Claimed He Was 'The Anti-Christ': Prosecutors
Corie Walsh closely followed the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and was discussing the case with friends hours before the killing.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|
Wethersfield Historic District Commission To Review 5 Property Improvement Applications
Wethersfield will review five historic district applications involving a garage, siding, windows, fencing and garage doors.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Redondo Beach, CA|
2 Redondo Beach Areas Under Bacteria Warning Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend
Recent testing found elevated bacteria levels near Redondo Beach Pier and Sapphire Street as crowds prepare to hit the coast for the holiday
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|
The After Hours: Cocktails-To-Go Bill Urgently Awaits Newsom
AB 2663 would keep restaurant cocktails to-go legal for three more years beyond December 2026.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Fired Will County Sheriff's Sniper Won His Job Back, But Has Lt. John Allen Returned To Sheriff's Facility?
On Jan. 27, 2025, the State’s Attorney for Will County issued a no-bill of indictment, the arbitrator's ruling from July pointed out.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation Of Secaucus Sam's Club, Cops Say
Employees received an anonymous phone call saying that a bomb had been placed in the store.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
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Atlanta, GA|
New Egg Eatery To 'Crack' Into GA Restaurant Scene
Two business partners are putting their eggs in one basket by opening a new breakfast eatery in Georgia. Here's what to expect.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Roommates Charged After Drugs Found In Hudson County Apartment: Prosecutors
Two Hudson County residents were charged with operating a narcotics facility after their apartment was raided Thursday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
West Nile Cases Surge To 21 In Long Beach, 2nd-Highest Total On Record
Five more cases were confirmed in less than a week, and 71 percent of reported cases involved neuroinvasive disease.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
33-Year-Old Long Beach Man Found Dead With 'Suspicious Injuries'
Police said Kenneth Shannon's death is being investigated as a murder after officers found signs of foul play Thursday morning.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Ocean City, NJ|
Public Input Needed On Boardwalk Redevelopment, Ocean City Residents Say
Speakers urged Ocean City officials to gather data and hold public meetings before any boardwalk redevelopment plan is finalized.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Woodbridge Zoning Commission To Consider Shared Housing Rules, Subdivisions And Krum Elbow Zone Change
Woodbridge zoning officials will review shared housing rules, two subdivisions and a Krum Elbow zone change.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|
Couple That Lost Everything In Hurricanes Opens Tampa Guitar Shop
After losing everything in Hurricanes Helene, Milton, a St. Pete Beach couple is celebrating the opening of their new guitar shop in Tampa.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Payouts For Departing Employees: These 13 Retirees Cost Taxpayers $887,276 In 2026
Joliet Patch has a long history of being the only area news outlet to regularly produce in-depth stories examining City of Joliet spending.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Madison, CT|
Madison's Neck River Elementary School Project Receives $2.17M Tax Credit
Building committee members reviewed remaining school work, an Eversource rebate and other matters this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
DUI Checkpoint, Extra Police Planned In Santa Monica For Labor Day Weekend
Police expect heavier traffic and crowds across Santa Monica as the city heads into the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|
‘Positive, Caring & Joyful’: Slain Chester Mom’s Alma Mater Reflects On Former Student
As the 32-year-old mother's community mourns her following the fatal NYC stabbing, so does her alma mater.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
New Asian Fusion Restaurant Opens In Basking Ridge
The restaurant combines "bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and creative Asian cuisine."
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Windsor, CT|
Leaks, Failing AC Create Problems At Windsor Library
One compressor has failed and the remaining unit is operating at 38 percent as deferred roof work leaves the building vulnerable to rain.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Ukrainian Delegation To Visit CT, Including Darien
A special program with Ukrainian leaders will be held at Darien Library.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Hoboken School Enrollment Rises As Classes Start Next Week: See Calendar
Schools start next week in Hoboken, with enrollment growing districtwide.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Development Would Bring 358 Homes
Newly filed plans detail the first phase, including 178 apartments, 62 townhomes, two pools and commercial space.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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