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Wayne, NJ|
Passaic Co. Man Forced Himself Onto Girlfriend's 80-Year-Old Mother, Cops Say
The girlfriend caught her boyfriend sexually assaulting her mother on a Ring camera, according to police records.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Police Detective Peter Ranstead's Downfall: Convicted Wife Beater Made Significant Sum On Paid Leave
Peter Ranstead was convicted in March of battering his wife and interfering with a report of domestic violence.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Toys R Us Opening This Fall At San Fernando Valley Mall
The once-dominant toy retailer will open in the San Fernando Valley as it continues rebuilding its U.S. store footprint.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|
Toys R Us Opening This Fall At Northridge Fashion Center
The once-dominant toy retailer will open in the San Fernando Valley as it continues rebuilding its U.S. store footprint.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Chelsea, NY|
Municipal Credit Union Opens New Branch In Chelsea
The new location will serve residents and workers in Chelsea.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Federal Claims Dismissed Again In Lawsuit Over Winnetka Lakefront Regulations
A federal judge in Chicago dismissed claims from lakeshore owners challenging Winnetka's bluff rules.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington Fatal Overdose Helped Launch Federal Nitazene Case Against Florida Brothers
An Arlington overdose helped investigators uncover an alleged darknet operation selling counterfeit oxycodone containing nitazenes.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
'International Overdose Awareness Day' Puts Victims, Stigma-Free Approach On Display At Camden County Vigil
Mobile abuse treatment and other programs were highlighted.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Brick, NJ|
Obey Traffic Laws Near Schools Or Get Ticketed, Brick Police Warn
As students return to school, Brick Township police say they will be strictly enforcing traffic laws to ensure everyone is safe.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|
Danbury Opens Police Officer Applications To DACA Recipients, Green Card Holders
The City Council approved the change in an 18-2 vote following debate over who should be eligible to join the department.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
$39K In School, Field And Playground Donations Accepted By Westfield Board Of Education
Anonymous, youth soccer and United Fund gifts will support canopies, field lawn care and a Buddy Bench.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
UConn Extension On The Spotted Lanternfly: "An Invasion Of An invasive Insect"
The invasive insect has now been reported in all eight CT counties, according to a new UConn Extension fact sheet.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
AI Data Centers Face Growing — And Bipartisan — Pushback [Patch Survey]
In rare bipartisan consensus, Americans share concerns regarding the power, water, and infrastructure costs required to support the AI boom.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Reston Man Faces Federal Illegal Reentry Case After Prior Felony Conviction
A Reston man is being held without bond in a federal illegal reentry case following a prior felony conviction.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Home Invasion Suspect Battered Cop Weeks Earlier: Police
He faces several aggravated battery counts. He also broke an order of protection, according to court records.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord School Superintendent Recommends Keeping The City’s New Middle School Name The Same As It Is Now
The SAU 8 school board will allow for a public comment period at a future meeting and will also vote on whether to keep the name “Rundlett.”
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Arson Squad Investigating Tent Fire In Woods Behind Former Island Cinemas In Mastic: Police
Area firefighters were called to the scene to extinguish the flames behind the shuttered theater's property just before 11 p.m., police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Strikes Compromise On Resident Lead Line Costs
Local officials decided on the residents' share and addressed hardship cases.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|
Under Grey Skies, A Relic Of Terror Shines The Light Of Forgotten Hope At West Point
A mission of the "Steel Across America" tour is ensuring we never forget, but remembering can lead to somewhere entirely unexpected.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
Specialty Running Store Officially Opens At Manchester Road Race Start/Finish Line
Welcome to Run Manchester by Kelley's Pace.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Oak Lawn, IL|
So You Want To Get Into Politics: Key Dates For Candidates To Know For The April 2027 Consolidated Election
Important dates to know for candidates considering running for local office in the April 6, 2027 Illinois Consolidated Election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Islaamic Center's Imam Discounts Concerns Activities Will Affect Traffic Congestion In Mastic-Shirley
"That's how far ahead we're trying to address this parking/traffic concern ... for decades in advance." - Imam Mehdad Islam
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
DUI Checkpoint To Target Impaired Drivers In Redondo Beach Thursday Night
Police will screen drivers for suspected impairment during an eight-hour checkpoint at an undisclosed location.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Spirit Halloween Pop-Up Coming Soon To Former Rite Aid In Shirley
The location will join others in Patchogue, which opened last week, Centereach, Bohemia, and Riverhead.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Oswego, IL|
Oswego Driver Sideswipes Car Driven By Plainfield Teen, Then Flees: Police
Police later located the driver at his place of employment in Oswego and issued him a citation, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|
No Landslide Insurance? RPV Wants California To Create New Safety Net
None of 62 surveyed landslide-area residents reported having land-movement coverage, the city told Patch.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
4 Taken To Area Hospitals In 2 Separate Crashes Within Hour In Brookhaven Town: Police
The crashes happened between about 11:40 a.m. and 1 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
LA-Based Denim Brand Reopens NYC Flagship Store With New Design: See Inside
The store was closed for six months for renovations.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Lyons Township Official Rarely Shows Up For Work: Colleague
He has two elected jobs with full-time pay. He says he is on township duty around the clock.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
On International Overdose Awareness Day, Families Speak : 'I Wouldn't Want My Worst Enemy To Join This Club'
"I just wish I could have one of his hugs today." Long Island families who have lost loved ones to ODs share memories with Patch.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Trench Collapses In Riverside County, Construction Worker Seriously Injured
"The patient was transported by ground ambulance to a local trauma center with serious injuries," according to the fire department.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|
Police In Teaneck Save Trapped Deer
D'oh! A deer got stuck in a Bergen County well. It apparently happens often.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|
Pop Mart To Host Grand Opening In MoCo This Weekend
The popular toy retailer will be offering limited-edition items during its grand opening at Montgomery Mall over the weekend.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Remember G. Fox? Vernon Historical Society Hosting Presentation On The Legendary Department Store
In the G. Fox Heyday, 960 Main St. was the business hub of Hartford.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Upper Dublin, PA|
Blast From The Past: Tornado Touched Down In Eastern Montco
A tornado hit Upper Dublin and Horsham townships on Sept. 1, 2021, causing major damage in both communities.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Bart And Lisa, Kittens Found Huddled On Roadside, Seek Home: Northport Kitties Of The Week
The 4-month-old bonded kittens were found in Greenlawn and are now waiting at Pet Supplies Plus in East Northport, NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Mattresses Are Turning Up All Over Joliet, City Councilmen Joe Clement, Juan Moreno Notify Chief Rob Brown
At Monday's meeting, Councilman Clement raised the issue of a mattress discovery along the Wauponsee Glacial Trail not far from the homes.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Day Of Drinking, Bar Stop Preceded Fatal Boat Crash In Toms River, Authorities Say
A North Jersey man had at least four drinks in 2 hours immediately before the Barnegat Bay crash in July, according to the affidavit.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|
New York Transit Museum To Mark 50 Years With Disco Dance Party
Vinyl Nights Presents Return to ’76 will take place Saturday, Sept. 26.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Tiger And Mittens, Bonded Tabby Twins, Seek Home: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The 3-month-old brother-and-sister kittens were found in Babylon and are expected to arrive at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter after Sept. 10.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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