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Ellington-Somers, CT|
Emergency Call Stations Installed Around Ellington
The stations connect users directly with 911 dispatchers when the “HELP” button is pressed, town officials said.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Presentation Paints Proposed Lacey YMCA As A Community Hub
Speakers said a proposed YMCA could expand aquatics, child care and senior programs, while critics questioned debt and taxes.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Volunteers Prove Age Holds No Limits While Serving On Martinsville Rescue Squad
From a 19-year-old newcomer to a 70-year-old EMT, members described why they joined the all-volunteer squad in Martinsville.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
'Grumpy Cats' Are Newest Residents At Elmwood Park Zoo
They have the thickest fur of any feline in the world and can thrive at 16,000 feet elevation, but they're no larger than a house cat.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Upper West Side, NY|
$9.6M Townhouse Tops UWS Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on 3 real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$11.5M Co-op Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on nine real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Falsehoods Mar Hinsdale D86 Debate Over AI Firm: Official
The district is looking to team up with tech giant Nvidia on a pilot program.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Southwest Community Concert Band Holds July 4th Concert In Homer Glen
The band, in its 43rd season, will hold a concert at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Glen Cove, NY|
155 Animals Rescued From Glen Cove Home Since June Arrest, Officials Say
The NCSPCA said cats with possible indoor-outdoor access to the property may still be at large.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Budget Heads Back To Voters Tuesday
Windsor Public Schools said the Board of Education budget was reduced by more than $1.35 million after two Town Council requests.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Summit Residents Save More Than $48,000 Through Community Energy Program, Officials Say
City officials received an update on early savings from Summit’s community electricity program during a June 16 council meeting.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Input Sought Ahead Of Engineering Designs For Finley-Belmont At Ogden Project
The project aims to reduce congestion and improve safety on Finley Road and Belmont Roads at the Ogden Avenue intersection.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Oak Lawn, IL|
Oak Lawn Loves A Parade: Wiener Dogs, Adorable Kids, Hometown Heroes Mark America's 250th Birthday
Oak Lawn's Independence Day Parade was as American as mom and apple pie. Photo highlights.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|
FCPS Parent Warns School Board About Risks of Online Age Verification for Students
An FCPS parent urged the School Board to oppose online age verification laws, citing privacy, security and student access concerns.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
New 495 Express Lanes Trail Opens In McLean, Connecting Regional Bike Network
A new shared-use trail alongside I-495 opened in McLean with a ribbon cutting, fun run and praise from local leaders.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Dog Struck And Injured In Apparent Hit-And-Run In Mastic: Police
The dog was found "with injuries consistent of being hit by a car," Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
I'm Experiencing Retaliation: Hinsdale District 86 Board Member
The board's president pushed back against the criticism. The member said she could present evidence of the retaliation.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Suspect At Large In Jersey City Double Shooting: Prosecutors
A double shooting in Jersey City on Sunday killed one man and wounded another, prosecutors said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
E-Bike Rider Hurt In Collision With Car In Patchogue: Police
He was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Man Steals Western Springs Woman's Credit Card, Uses It Almost Immediately: Police
Police use surveillance footage to identify the man, who faces felony charges, authorities said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Three Village, NY|
'Possible' Hand Grenade Found In East Setauket Garden: Police
UPDATE: Officers from Suffolk's Emergency Services Unit responded determined the device was inert, a police spokesperson says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|
Panel Examines Pros And Cons Of Massachusetts' Nicotine-Free Generation Policies
22 municipalities have implemented an age-based lifetime nicotine ban.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Prominent West Hartford Restaurant Owner 'Abducted' By ICE At Local Dunkin: U.S. Rep.: UPDATE
The detainee owns a popular Italian restaurant in town and a laundry/dry-cleaning business. The mayor calls the situation 'heartbreaking.'
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|
Newton Mayor Reaffirms Policy After Criticism Of Newton Eid Celebration
Before the May event, a group sent a letter criticizing the city's decision to allow the celebration to take place.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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Wheaton, IL|
Zoning Board To Review Proposal For Townhomes On Roosevelt Road
A developer is requesting a special use permit and zoning variance for the townhomes.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Bedford, NH|
Bedford Development Pitches 55-Plus Living At Grand Residences: Video
18 Grand Avenue in Bedford, New Hampshire, is a gated 55-plus community with security and access to pool, spa, and dining amenities.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Plea Coming For Parolee Accused Of Being Chased Through Concord By Troopers, Cops In 2024: Follow-Up
Charles Cutting, who has a 20-year criminal history, has cut a deal after being accused of reckless driving and fleeing an assault warrant.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Former Prairie Grove Officer Released From Jail In Official Misconduct Case
William C. Copp is accused of using law enforcement databases and Flock license plate readers to track people he knew.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Greater Hartford, CT|
Police ID Woman, 31, Killed In Hit-And-Run In Hartford
The woman died after being struck by a vehicle on Ledyard Street early Saturday, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Jersey City Official Took Bribe To Approve Short-Term Rental: Prosecutor
A Jersey City housing supervisor has been arrested for taking a bribe, prosecutors said Saturday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Venezuelan Restaurant Owner In St. Pete Collecting Items For Earthquake Recovery
Born and raised in Venezuela, the owner of Carupano Kitchen in St. Pete is collecting items needed for earthquake relief and recovery.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Heights Abuse Of Corpse And Falsifying Evidence Case From May 2024 Inches Forward
Todd Spataro has still not gone to trial after being accused of burying Anthony Meunier in the backyard of his former home on Airport Road.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Wheaton, IL|
Wheaton Council Expresses Support For Library's $2M Dollar Improvement Plan
The Wheaton City Council reviewed the project's plans during a meeting on June 22.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|
Sex Offender Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Girl At Chatham Bus Stop To Be Detained
James Spencer, 41, accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl at a CTA bus stop, is a registered sex offender, court documents say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Zoning Commission Approves Aspire School Proposal, Elderly Apartment Conversion
Is there a Big Y supermarket in Orange's future…?
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Branch Of Wells Fargo Bank Will Close In Hoboken This Summer
A branch of a Hoboken bank told its customers it will shut down in late summer.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: Cold Spring Harbor Tennis Player Sebastian Mayer
A Cold Spring Harbor tennis player has collected about 16,000 used balls through a student-founded recycling effort.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Brush Fire Chars 7-Acres In Wildomar
Cal Fire and Murrieta Fire & Rescue were battling the blaze that quickly scorched two acres Friday afternoon in Wildomar.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Cold Stone Creamery Reopens In Oswego
The ice cream parlor is open daily at its new Oswego location.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|
Danbury Mayor Backs Four-Year Terms For Mayor, City Council
The proposal is part of a broader charter revision that could reshape city government if approved.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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