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Novato, CA|
Charges Announced For Teen Driver In Fatal DUI
A teen driver faces a felony DUI and other charges after a deadly collision killed a teen, and injured four others in Novato.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
Charges For Teen Rohnert Park Driver In Fatal DUI
A teen driver from faces a felony DUI and other charges after a deadly collision killed a teen, and injured four from Rohnert Park area.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
5th MD Location Of Private School Opens In Harford County
The Goddard School of Aberdeen will offer early childhood education for children from ages six weeks to six years old.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|
Amid Public Pressure, Nestlé Exec Renegs On Framingham State Speech
One of the global food giant's most senior executives was scheduled to speak at the FSU commencement. Now he isn't.
William Hall, Patch Staff
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Troy, MI|
Troy Gym Owner Appointed To Michigan Board Of Physical Therapy
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed a Troy gym owner to the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|
Minnesota Twins Fan Wants One-Of-A-Kind Bobblehead Collection To Honor Her Late Brother
Rosemary Tarnowski says she hopes the collection can stay together and honor her late brother, Nick.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|
Berlin OKs $4M For Water Line, Tank Repairs
The water lines run under one of the town's busiest roadways.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
NJ Rescue Horse Heroically Stops Robbery In NYC
A horse saved from a "kill pen" by a New Jersey animal sanctuary is now being hailed as a crime-fighting hero.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
Temecula Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations Tuesday Morning Near Vail Ranch Center
At least 10 businesses were evacuated on Tuesday due to the gas leak in the southwest corner of Temecula and Red Hawk parkways.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Data Center Moratorium Imposed In Plainfield After Unanimous Village Board Vote
It's "highly likely" the 180-day moratorium will be extended multiple times, the mayor said, as staff research and develop a new UDO.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Field Renamed In Honor Of Lacey Girls Softball Founder
Opening Day 2026 included the dedication of Field #2 at Gille Park as Myles Field for the league's founder.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Issues 375 Permits In Wake Of Storms
Roofing firms go door to door the morning after a storm, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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West Chester, PA|
West Chester Student Killed By Car Saved 3 Lives, Helped Heal 100 Others As Organ Donor
"Garrett's compassion...lives on in the people he saved. That’s just who he was. He gave so freely," the family of the 21-year-old said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Mother-Son Duo Host Book Drive To Expand Access For Students In Chicago
A Winnetka mother and her son aim to collect more than 1,000 books to help students in underfunded schools.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|
Marlborough Animal Advocate Joins Effort To Protect Endangered Owls In Aruba
Traveling to Aruba? Popular ATV tours may be destroying endangered owl nests, warns a local wildlife rescuer.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet To Host Greatest Baseball Game Ever Played? 'We Knew This Would Be A Special Day'
Joliet Patch visited the sacred grounds of the Old Joliet Prison on Monday as contractors were working to get the ball diamond spruced up.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro-Horsham Student Success Goals Set
Hatboro-Horsham school officials recently reviewed the district's comprehensive plan.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich RTM Approves Over $1 Million Request To Cover Snow Removal Costs After Active Winter Season
Greenwich typically sees 35 inches of snow per year, but this past winter brought about 70 inches, according to RTM officials.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield ECDC Reappoints Tourism Rep, Advances Cultural District and Consultant Plans
Ridgefield ECDC reappoints tourism rep, plans Cultural District marketing, and advances consultant search and business initiatives.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
Berkeley Township Proclaims April 19-25 As National Library Week
The proclamation cites the library’s role serving students, families and seniors and urges residents to get a library card.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Too Many Coffee Shops In Darien?
Darien is expected to see two more, in addition to the ones already in town.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Rebuild Underway At Vernon Home Wrecked By Fire
A home in Vernon is being rebuilt months after a devastating fire.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Mayor Warns Of 'Radical' Housing Bill Before Legislature
Apartments could replace single-family houses under the bill, the mayor said. He called it a "complete usurpation" of local control.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Crystal Lake To Consider $4.2M Purchase Of Former HealthBridge Fitness Center
The Crystal Lake City Council will vote Tuesday on purchasing the 14-acre property.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Chicago, IL|
Body-Cam Footage Shows Last Moments Of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera's Life Before Deadly Shooting
The body-cam footage comes after an appellate court overruled a Cook County judge's protective order.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
Estia's Little Kitchen Closes In Sag Harbor: 'I'm Proud Of Every Day We Served The Community'
"The memories made at the counter and in the garden will last a lifetime. Our hearts are full of gratitude."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
Gilgo Beach Murderer Killed Victims In Room At His Long Island Home, Ex-Wife Says In Documentary
He killed some of his victims in a room downstairs at his Long Island home, Rex Heuermann's ex-wife said in an explosive documentary.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
'Crime Tourism' Ringleader Pleads Guilty In LA County-Based Conspiracy: DOJ
The "crime tourism" ring dispatched thieves from overseas to various parts of the U.S. to commit crimes including burglary.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Concord Homeless Camp Shooter Gets 10 Years On 2025 First-Degree Assault, Robbery Charges: Follow-Up
Trenton McDonald of Farmington was sent to prison Monday for at least a decade after shooting Matthew Snyder under the Water Street Bridge.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Drug Dealer Who Used Drone To Deliver Fatal Fentanyl Dose Sentenced To Prison
The convicted dealer used a drone to deliver drugs to LA County customers.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Moose Cruise Nights Won't Return To Downers Grove In 2026
The popular event will not be held in 2026, according to Downers Grove Lodge 1535.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Troy Schools May Raise Your Property Taxes At Least $211 Per Year, Perhaps A Lot More: What's Next
All three meetings will be at the Troy School District Offices at 5800 Theodore Street, Door 10, in Joliet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Mayor Takes City Contractor's Campaign Donation
He said he was not involved in choosing the contractor for city work.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|
Stafford Looks Back At Monday, April 20, 1908 On Monday, April; 20, 2026 — The Day The Trolly Was King
It was a unique day from Vernon to Stafford — literally 118 years ago.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Selectmen To Review Train Station Projects, Event-Related Requests During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on April 21, 2026; here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Could Self-Storage Facility Be Built On 7.5-Acre Property In Oswego?
Village staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended different courses of action for the approval of the facility.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Car Wash Proposed For Vacant Bank Site On Route 206 In Hillsborough
A 13,955-square-foot car wash is proposed at 425 Route 206, but the use is not permitted in the town center zone.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|
Manhattan Beach Weekly Crime Report: Small Number Of Burglary, Theft Cases Reported
There were 949 calls for service in Manhattan Beach during the week of April 9-15, according to the city's latest weekly crime summary.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Teen 'Threatened To Expose' Sexual Abuse By Famous Singer Before He Murdered Her: DA
Here are five things to know about the case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's killing.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
Pleasanton Council Eyes New Wireless Rules Aimed At Expanding Cell Service
A proposed update would loosen rules to allow more towers and small cells, while aiming to limit the visual impact.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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