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Mill Valley, CA|
Tobacco Sales Face Final Countdown in Mill Valley
Council advanced a sweeping ban on commercial tobacco and vaping sales after doctors and youth advocates warned of teen nicotine use.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
A Student-Led Nonprofit In Fremont Is Bridging The Accessibility Gap In Sports
"In order for society to succeed and flourish, we all have to give back to each other," the nonprofit's president said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Democratic Candidates Lead In Fundraising For Manassas City Council Race
Two Democrats running for the Manassas City Council lead in fundraising in the seven-person field.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Reston YMCA Celebrates 25 Years With Fairfax County Recognition
Fairfax County supervisors recognized the Reston YMCA on Tuesday for 25 years of service to the community.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Nashua, NH|
Woman From Nashua Accused Of Strangling Child, Assault, And Stalking
Angelika Maigatter was accused of strangling a child on June 30. Later, she was accused of stalking on 4 occasions in July and August.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Super Ego Likely Leaving Elmhurst Site Amid Federal Inquiry
A developer plans to improve the lot with an office-warehouse complex, a city official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Rosie Survived Life Near A Highway, Months Later, She’s Still Waiting: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The shy 1½-year-old tortoiseshell has learned to trust slowly after a difficult start and needs a calm, patient home, the shelter said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
Ocean Gate Seeks Input On Former School Site Redevelopment Plan
The borough is gathering public input on future zoning and redevelopment at the former Ocean Gate Elementary School site.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Caldwells, NJ|
North Caldwell Girl, 10, Will Represent NJ In National Pageant
This North Jersey resident plans to use her newfound fame to do some good deeds.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
NoVA Man Accused Of Smuggling Kilos Of Drugs Through Loudoun County Indicted On Multiple Charges
A Northern Virginia man accused of smuggling large quantities of drugs through a Sterling warehouse has been indicted on multiple charges.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Prince William Man Accused Of Cross-Country Drug Trafficking Indicted On Multiple Charges
A Prince William County man accused of smuggling large quantities of drugs across the U.S. has been indicted on multiple charges.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|
For Napa Residents Rebuilding Their Lives, a Garden Means More Than Food
At a Napa housing site, residents harvest greens while recalling gardens and stretching food budgets. Now they pick lettuce from a garden.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Woodbridge, VA|
Woodbridge Man Accused Of Cross-Country Drug Trafficking Indicted On Multiple Charges
A Woodbridge man accused of smuggling large quantities of drugs across the U.S. has been indicted on multiple charges.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Zoning Rewrite: Consultant Lays Out Plan To Merge Old Codes
ADUs, parking and neighborhood character drew the most attention as officials reviewed the zoning diagnostic report.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
105-Year-Old North Shore WWII U.S. Marine Veteran To Be Remembered
Lou Tanzer was a staff sergeant serving with the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing in the Pacific theater of World War II.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
East Windsor Rejects Limits On Auto Dealers, Repair Shops
The vote came as two new automotive proposals await hearings for properties on South Main Street.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Vernon, CT|
Vernon School Bus Cams Capture 362 Motorists Illegally Passing Buses During First Month Of Program
Now, it's real — $250 fines for motorists who illegally pass school buses began this week in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Suffolk Parks Officials Continuing To Assess Nor'Easter Damage; Cleanup To Last 1 More Day: Exec
SEE PHOTOS: Mother Nature claimed the bottom portion of the steps to Smith Point County Park over the weekend.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
'I'm Going To Put A Bullet Through Your Skull': Shorewood Man With 2 Rifles Learns His Sentence From Judge
James Hamilton of Shorewood regained his freedom on Christmas 2024 after appearing before a holiday court judge. Now he's pleaded guilty.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Schools Approve $1.44M Plan To Raise Student Achievement
The district set goals for improving reading and math scores while reducing chronic absenteeism.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Watchung-Green Brook, NJ|
Green Brook Filmmaker Releases First Horror Feature, 'Echo Point'
Evan Marcewicz's film follows a man who inherits a secluded cabin and discovers an old radio carrying the voices of a killer's victims.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Approves New Home For School Program
The relocation will give young adults with disabilities a community-based setting while freeing classroom space at the high school annex.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Nor'easter Nearly Ruined Their Wedding. Newlyweds Married At Life Time Gym
When the storm nearly canceled their wedding Saturday, Life Time Middletown-Red Bank stepped up to make it happen.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Man Charged After Report Of Damage To School Bus
Officers responded near Beverly Drive and Sky Ridge Drive shortly after 3 p.m., according to state police.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Windsor, CT|
Windsor Business Sheds Light On $13M Deal
The buyers paid $13 million for the nearly 30-acre property, according to Windsor land records.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers High Assistant Principal Resigns After Sermon Controversy
He was hired this summer and had been away from the school while the district reviewed videos of his past sermons.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Student Taken To Hospital After Minibus, SUV Crash In West Hartford: PD, Schools: UPDATE
One middle school student was taken to Connecticut Children's on Monday morning, with four other students also on board.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Aging Windsor Pool Plan Returns For Review
A town committee will discuss the preferred “budget-friendly” concept for Veterans Pool.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
La Grange's Fastest Traffic: Resident Seeks Village Study
Cut-through traffic is increasing as a result of construction work, she said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
League Of Women Voters Darien Cancels Candidate Forum
A candidate forum originally scheduled for Oct. 7 in Darien has been canceled.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Lockhart Leads Peterson In Fairfax City Mayor’s Race Fundraising After $30,000 Donation
Lockhart reported $33,807 on hand to Peterson’s $7,058 through Aug. 31, while the Fairfax City mayoral rivals spent similar amounts.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Multiple Cats Rescued From Early-Morning 4-Alarm Fire In Mastic: Fire Department
"Nice job by our members, and thank you to the surrounding departments."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Downtown La Grange Resident Upset With Parking, Calls It 'Failure To Many Levels'
She moves her car repeatedly during the day. The village concedes to unclear communication.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Sacred Heart Academy Battles Hand-Madison In Girls Soccer: PHOTOS
The Sharks lost recent hard-fought games to Hand and Mercy.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Victims Killed In IE Plane Crash Include Pilot Who Was Also An Actor
Pilot Guy Kapulnik, 46, of Los Angeles, and Taylor Laska, 33, of Santa Monica, died in the crash.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Man Hurt In Industrial Accident With Sausage Grinder In Lake Ronkonkoma: Police
He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, CA|
Video Released Of Car Sought In Long Beach Hit-And-Run That Killed Man
Police are asking for help identifying a black sedan that struck 65-year-old Juvenal Banderas before leaving the scene.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|
Inspired By Their Mother And 'All-Time Hero,' Tinley Park Woman & Brother Take On 'The Amazing Race'
Siblings Jaime Tribo and Cody Langlois are featured in season 39 of the adventure reality show.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|
4-Unit Mixed-Use Development Proposal For Duane Street Heads To Pre-Application Review
Petitioners applied for a pre-application to build a four-unit residential space with retail space on the first floor at 451 Duane St.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|
Lidl To Open New Chelsea Store Next Month
This will be the chain's newest Manhattan location.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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