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Sonoma Valley, CA|
Cherished Cheese Company Announces Close After 94 Years
The Sonoma cheesemaker has stopped production, while its retail store and warehouse remain open temporarily.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Schools Speak Out After Seeing Ranking Drops in U.S. News' Best Public High Schools
A district superintendent said he was "disappointed" that NYSED did not authorize the release of AP data used in the rankings.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Forgiveness Sought Again For Unpermitted Work
A trustee calls for an end to such violations. "This is not how we do business in the village," he said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
Interactive Kaleidoscope Installation Opens In Lower Manhattan
The installation is free and open to the public through September 21.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick BOE Awards EV Charging Station Contract Amid Push For Details
District officials say the plan involves only a handful of stations, with siting decisions still to come.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Superintendent Markarian Honored After 25 Years In Bernards Township School District
Board members praised Nick Markarian's 25 years in the district, including 14 years as superintendent, at his last meeting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Voter Registration Climbs In McHenry County Ahead Of November
More than 220,000 voters are registered in McHenry County ahead of November.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
PopUp Bagels To Open 2nd Location In Los Angeles
The location will hold a grand opening celebration on Friday.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Frankfort, IL|
Lincoln-Way East Student Council Collects Over 1,000 Pounds Of Food During Food Drive
The student council food drive was hosted during a Lincoln-Way East home football game.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|
New Salad Bars, Stadium, Buildings, Schedules At Prince George's Schools
Salad bars debuted at some schools, a new sports stadium opened, 2 buildings unveiled and 5 minutes were added onto the school day.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Planned La Grange Townhomes Concern Residents; Project Described As Upscale
The developer details the timeline, plans for the complex and prices.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Fairfax County Honors Reston Multicultural Festival’s 25th Anniversary
Fairfax County honored the Reston Multicultural Festival’s 25th anniversary ahead of its Sept. 19 return.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
3 Female Victims During Home Invasion On Hammes Ave. Lead To SAFE-T Act Detention: Prosecutors Reveal
Joliet police captured Romeoville's Donnie Jones Jr. on charges of home invasion, criminal trespass, domestic battery and battery.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Cell Phone Ban In Toms River Schools: See The Rules And Penalties
The Toms River Regional school board policy for 2026-27 applies to all internet-enabled devices that are not provided by the district.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Meet Rhinomite, The Newest Hot Wheels Monster Truck Coming To San Diego
Rhinomite driver Anthony Ritter, 23, grew up around monster trucks and is now helping build a fanbase for the newest truck on the tour.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
NAYA To Open 1st Suffolk Location At The Shops At SunVet In Holbrook
It joins other Long Island locations, including Long Island City, New Hyde Park, and Oceanside.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Fundraiser Launched For Children Of Enfield Dad Killed In Somers
A memorial service for Mark Anthony Morgan is scheduled for Thursday in Enfield.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough School Tax Concerns Driven By State Aid Loss, Says Superintendent
Superintendent Michael Volpe told Hillsborough residents the district lost $34 million in cumulative state aid since 2018-19.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Never Forgot His Enfield Roots
A longtime friend remembers Rasmussen’s vision, loyalty and lasting connection to Enfield.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh Eatery Hit With Consumer Alert
Find out here what was discovered during a recent inspection of this Pittsburgh restaurant.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
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Marple Newtown, PA|
Man Killed In 5-Car Pileup In Front Of School In Marple Twp.: Police
It started when a vehicle drifted onto the wrong side of the roadway in front of a school, authorities said.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Long-Awaited La Grange Flood Work Nears With Litigation Out Of Way
A resident warned that the problem would worsen if the village failed to act on stormwater.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Spirit Halloween Opens In Patchogue
It joins other nearby locations in Centereach, Bohemia, and Riverhead.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Teen On Bicycle Struck, Injured By Pickup Truck In Shirley: Police
The teen, a resident of Shirley, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Another Sleepy La Grange Election? Maybe Not With Critic Jumping Into Ring
Three of the last four village elections saw no competition. Three seats are up next year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Flushing-Murray Hill, NY|
Luckin Coffee Opens New Location in Midtown: See Where
The location is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Palos Park Resident Receives Calls From 'Police Chief,' Claiming She's Wanted For Money Laundering
Unless you're expecting a call from Chief Joe Miller, don't answer it. The Palos Park Police Department's phone number has been spoofed.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|
West Chester Boys Fall Just Short In Epic Little League World Series Classic
A historic game Monday night ended in heartbreak for the Pennsylvania and mid-Atlantic region champions.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
New French Restaurant, Maison Madison, Opens In Lower Manhattan
Maison Madison is currently open at 301 S End Ave.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|
Plan To Move Landmark, Demolish Celebrated Culinary Site Create Opposing Forces In Sonoma
Tidewater Capital proposes 46 homes, seven affordable units, and relocating the historic General's Daughter building.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
Luxury Fitness Gym Coming To Alameda
"We designed this space around how this community actually lives, trains, and spends time together," the company's vice president said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Proposed Healdsburg Tasting Room, Winery Live Music Parties Back On Agenda Tuesday
Planning commissioners will consider extending a downtown tasting room permit that previously drew neighborhood concerns Tuesday.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
After Being Arrested On Another DUI Charge, Concord Man Accused Of Throwing A Rock At A Woman: Follow-Up
Casey James Hynes was arrested in July on drunken driving charges. Two weeks later, he was accused of disorderly conduct at Salisbury Green.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Judge Allows Ada Doss Wrongful Death Lawsuit To Move Forward Against DCH, Security Firm
A Tuscaloosa County judge has denied a request to halt a civil wrongful death lawsuit for two of the parties involved.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Photographer Focuses Lens On Local Student Athletes
Bridgewater photographer Tom Zarcone said he focuses on sports, events and celebrating local kids and families.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Man, 46, Soils Himself At Police Station Following Latest DUI Arrest: Police
While officers were clearing the parking lot, they heard excessively loud music coming from a white SUV.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Man Vows To Shoot Everyone As He Waves His Gun On Sandy Drive: Police
Upon arrival, Joliet police officers encountered Eulises Ramos and detained him. Ramos was not armed at the time.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|
Metuchen Council Adopts $1.5M Bond For Library Expansion, Renovation
The project is also funded by a state grant and contributions from the library itself.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|
Central Islip Charter School Eyes Major Expansion
South Shore Charter School plans to add fourth grade as it grows toward a full K-12 model.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
'Uwanted Subject' At On The Rocks Scuffles With Security Staff, Joliet Police Make Arrest: Police
The 36-year-old from Homer Glen was arrested by Joliet police on charges of aggravated battery to a police officer and criminal trespass.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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