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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield BOE Reviews Testing, Student Supports And Innovation Lab Expansion
Ridgefield BOE curriculum panel reviewed testing, student supports, Innovation Lab expansion and summer projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
FL Entrepreneur’s UFO Sightings Lead To His Opening A Beachside Alien Artifacts Museum
An entrepreneur began seeing strange lights off the deck of his St. Pete Beach home three years ago. Now, he owns the Museum of the Unknown.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Restaurant Replaces Farm And Fisherman In Horsham
The Scratch Kitchen, a new concept by Gallo's Seafood, has opened off Horsham Road.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Former NBA Star, Jayson Williams, To Speak In Yaphank At U.S.'s 1st Gun Safety Course To Be Run At A Jail
The program's being run in conjunction with the Suffolk Sheriff's office and Northwell Health Center for Gun Violence Prevention.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Official In La Grange Park Double Legal Limit: Cops
The official was seen swerving before an officer pulled him over, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Cops Arrest Official From Another Suburb
The official was seen swerving before an officer pulled him over, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
1 Hurt In Crash On William Floyd Parkway On Saturday Night: Police
It happened at around 9:40 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale D86 Reveals Previously Secret Plan On Early Leader Change
The board confirmed a change that was announced in another state a month ago.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Pools Missing Something This Summer
The park district is making an accommodation due to the issue.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Boys Lacrosse Falls To McMahon On Senior Night, Gears Up For State Tournament: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons will play in the CIAC Class LL tournament this week.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Drivers And Passengers OK After 3 Vehicles Collide On Clinton Street In Bow
Video: Two SUVs and a pickup truck collided in Bow, not far from Clinton Street’s intersection with Page Road.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
Days Before Primary Election, CA Registered Voters Break Record
The announcement comes amid questions over election security and what voters should be required to do to prove they are eligible to vote.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
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Southington, CT|
Southington Helps Disabled Veterans Seeking Tax Exemptions
The Southington Town Council recently voted to simplify annual renewal requirements for disabled veteran tax exemptions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|
Bloomfield Centenarian Turns 100-Years-Old, Family Celebrates Her Birthday
“Wishing her a joyful birthday filled with love and celebration!”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|
Rotary Golf Outing Raises $25K For Newtown’s Pickering Manor
This year’s Rotary Club Golf Outing is scheduled to tee off on June 8 at the Trenton Country Club with a full day of golf.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|
E. Coli Cases Linked To Orland’s Centennial Pool, Aquatic Center Closed To Public
Centennial Park Aquatic Center is closed to the public after two E. coli cases were reported.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Another Bear Captured In Montgomery Twp. Saturday
Just days after a black bear was tranquilized in nearby Whitpain, another bear was caught Saturday.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|
Alsip Man Disarmed Of Gun At Chicago Ridge Mall After Struggle: Police
Chicago Ridge police officers noticed a bulge in the man's waistband walking into the mall, according to the charges.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Trial Set For Former Tide Basketball Player's Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times
A former Alabama basketball's player's defamation lawsuit against the newspaper will soon head to a jury trial in Tuscaloosa.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Des Plaines, IL|
Tollway Worker Killed, 2 Injured In I-294 Crash: IL State Police
Southbound lanes of I-294 were shut down Saturday, with traffic being diverted at Golf Road following the fatal crash, state police said.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield To Start Issuing Fines For Speed Camera Program Next Week
The program went live with warnings earlier this month. State Sen. Tony Hwang sought to pause the effort to allow for more review.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
South Jersey Healthcare Brand Named Top In NJ: New Study
The brand also finished in the top 25 nationwide in multiple categories.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
Two Lemont Families Launch 'Pull Up Pubs' Rental Business
The mobile pub has electricity, a fireplace, bar seating and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Homeless Shelter Debate Divides The Upper East Side
Two local shelter proposals have divided neighbors, with residents organizing on both sides.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Cherry Hill, NJ|
Endangered Creatures Now Call South Jersey Home
They are known for the spotted patterns and wing-like fins.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Selectmen To Review Budget And Hazardous Tree Removal Plans
Here's a preview of the upcoming Guilford Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Residents Voice Data Center Concerns At Town Hall
Questions about power, water and regional impacts dominated the discussion.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Former Antique Shop Owner Holds 'Swedish Death Cleaning' Estate Sale In NJ
Chris Tsakis was a punk rocker and antique shop owner. This weekend he's liquidating his inventory via a garage sale in Hudson County.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Smithtown, NY|
Long Island Man’s First Car Restored After Nearly 40 Years, Set For Public Debut
Robert Renna’s 1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport, his first car, will make its public debut Sunday at the Paws of War Car Show in Nesconset.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Anti-ICE Protests Continue To Rage In NJ After Turbulent Week At Delaney Hall
The latest arrest total stands at 17 after another night of clashes. New Jersey's governor said a "protest zone" will help cool things down.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Haddonfield-Haddon Township, NJ|
Principal Sleeps On Roof Of School In South Jersey: See Why
This is hardly the first stunt this school leader has taken on.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
VIDEO: Deer Goes For A Dip, Paddles Through North Shore Waters
Friends of the Bay captured the sight on Tuesday afternoon as the deer appeared to swim toward Centre Island.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Urges State Action On Rising Public Worker Health Premiums
The Township Committee backed a resolution urging state leaders to curb steep health benefit increases.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|
A Milestone To Remember: Seal Beach Police Recreate Sweet Photo With Graduating Students
McGaugh Elementary School Liaison Officers joined up with a class of graduating students to recreate a photo shot six years ago.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Court Docs Detail Behavior, Mental State Of Man Who Killed DCH Nurse
A Tuscaloosa judge has ordered the man accused of killing DCH nurse Ada Doss to be involuntarily medicated.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
AI Data Center Ban Discussed In Lacey
Officials said data centers are already not allowed there, but a variance request could still be sought.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Petaluma, CA|
Long-Stalled Petaluma Trestle Revival Launched
Behind rusting rails, Petaluma residents see a chance to reclaim a landmark before it slips further into decay.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
5th DUI Arrest For Former Joliet Man Involved In Crash Near Elwood, Sending Him To Hospital: Sheriff
Louis Bertolini, 44, was a no-show at the Will County Courthouse to face fifth offense DUI charges. Now he's going to the Will County Jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
FBI Employee At Quantico Indicted On Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
A Stafford FBI employee is accused in federal court of distributing child sexual abuse material, an affidavit says.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Cowbell Optional: Ringing In LI's Blue Öyster Cult's Mark 50th Anniversary Of '(Don't) Fear The Reaper'
"It's dark in that it faces death, unblinking, and that's how I've lived my life." - Al Bouchard
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