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Wall, NJ|
ICE Arrests 2 People Near Wall Township, Authorities Say
The two were arrested during an enforcement operation near Wall on Friday morning, authorities said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
NJ Begins Voter Purge After MVC 'Error' Registers 6,600 Non-Citizens
Will Gov. Sherrill turn over their info to the Trump administration? How common is voter fraud in New Jersey? Here’s what we know so far.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
'My Country, I Don't Want Any Minorities Here': Kankakee Co. Sheriff's Employee Fired Over Remarks
A Kankakee County Sheriff's Office employee has been fired over his remarks regarding minorities, the office said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Man, 18, Accused Of Shooting Boy, 16, In Downtown Plainfield: Police
Plainfield police believe the armed robbery was targeted. He was caught at the Amazon warehouse in Channahon.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Device Policy For Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Members Hits Road Block
A motion to table Policy 2703 passed after board members raised concerns about enforceability and security.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Pool Hall Still Appears To Be In Works
A renovation seems to have started. A gym formerly occupied the space.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vegetarian Stuff At Rein's? Yes ... And For A Half-Century, It's Been More Than The Pickles
Vernon's most famous restaurant touted a different side of its menu is a light-hearted social media post this week.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Ken Carlson Facebook Page Announces Netflix Documentary On His Historic Journey
Contra Costa supervisor says film will trace his path from closeted police officer to groundbreaking elected leader.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Police: Case Behind 52 Animals Found In Enfield Still Active
Enfield police said the warrant at 293 Abbe Road led officers to 34 dogs, 17 exotic birds and a capuchin monkey.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Selectmen Approve Continued Food Scrap Collection Service At Transfer Station
The Guilford Board of Selectmen met last week.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Scantic Road Closed After Vehicle Hits Pole, Vegetation Fire Reported
Fire crews were awaiting Eversource to secure power after the crash near 162 Scantic Road.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Media, PA|
After Crozer's Demise, 6 Delco Towns Could Combine EMS Soon: Here's What's Next
In a month, elected officials in Media and 5 other Delco towns will vote on joining a public authority governing Emergency Medical Services.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Retired Joliet Police Officer Resuming Career In Nearby Community As School Resource Officer
With a bachelor's in criminal justice from University of Dayton, he spent the past two years as campus monitor for Plainfield District 202.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Budget Vote Fails Again
The town budget vote was held again on Tuesday in Windsor Locks.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Council Approves Detached Accessory Dwelling Units In 4-2 Vote
Fairfax City Council approved detached accessory dwelling units after Mayor Catherine Read broke a tie against delaying the vote.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
Third 'Stellina' Opening Planned In Petaluma
Stellina owners expand their Petaluma footprint with a new café now under construction in a growing commercial corridor.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Fredericksburg, VA|
Harding Outraises Ollivant In Final Campaign Finance Reports Before GOP Primary
New FEC reports show Phillip Harding outraised Doug Ollivant ahead of the Aug. 4 Republican primary in Virginia's 7th District.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro-Horsham School Board Hires 4 New Administrators
The Hatboro-Horsham School Board signed off on the additions at its July 20 meeting.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
'Brings Me Joy': Elmhurst Schools See Budget Surplus
The district's spending is outpacing its income, which an official described as "not sustainable."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Palos Man Accused Of Sexual Assault Ordered Detained In Cook County Jail By New Judge
New judge orders Tim O'Connell, 36, to be detained pre-trial in Cook County Jail after prosecutors argue on the third try.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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San Ramon, CA|
Car Crashes Into San Ramon Home, Causing Fire
A preliminary investigation shows a medical emergency caused a driver to crash into a home on Foxboro Circle Monday night.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Moon, Rescued During Search For Missing Cat, Seeks Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Moon was found while a Long Island woman continued searching for her missing black cat, Piper, NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Planners Unanimously Back 14-Home Mantua Redevelopment
Fairfax planners unanimously endorsed replacing aging offices with 14 townhomes near Mantua. City Council votes Sept. 22.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Stanley, Shy Tuxedo Cat Still Waiting: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The 14-month-old tuxedo has watched other cats leave the shelter while he continues waiting for a patient home, the Shelter said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Caldwells, NJ|
School Upgrades Would Mean Tax Hike For North Caldwell, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Roseland
The West Essex Regional School District will ask local residents to vote on two ballot questions in the 2026 general election.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|
24 Hour Fitness Reopens After Major Remodel In North Hollywood
The remodeled club features an expanded free-weight area, a turf training zone and new recovery equipment.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Trumbull, CT|
Unique New Food Hall Brings Mix-And-Match Ordering To Trumbull
The chain's newest Trumbull location is bringing its signature mix-and-match ordering experience to the area.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Seeks To Deter Illegal Street Takeovers With New Ordinance
Greenwich is taking a proactive step to prevent street takeovers from coming to town.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Middlesex, NJ|
Middlesex Borough OEM Launches Cadet Program For Local Teens
The program is open to Middlesex Borough residents ages 14 to 18.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
New Cutting-Edge Fitness Studio Set To Open In Norwalk
The upscale fitness chain plans to open its newest location at a former LA Fitness building in Norwalk.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
East Hampton, NY|
Officer Runs 133 Miles, From Montauk To NYC, To Combat Mental Health Struggles In Veterans, First Responders
"We all face mental health struggles at different points in our lives, and I believe no one should have to face them alone."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Religious Building To Be Torn Down: City
The neighboring church said it had no input in the matter. The building was constructed in the early 1900s.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, NY|
‘Our Favorite Place On Earth’: Camp ANCHOR Raises $128K For Rec Programming In July Fundraiser
Lido Beach-based Camp ANCHOR raised over $128,000 this month in a fundraiser that will pay for year-round programming, officials say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
52 Animals Found In Enfield Home; Monkey Seized, Police Say
The monkey was seized while Enfield Animal Control investigates conditions involving the other animals.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hopewell-Pennington, NJ|
BeOne Medicines Plans $300M Expansion In Hopewell Township
The expansion includes the construction of a three-story, 145,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.
David Luces, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
Developer Sues West Orange In Attempt To Keep NFL Billionaires’ Housing Plan Alive
A bitter battle over the fate of a large patch of forest in North Jersey isn’t over yet.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Fremont, CA|
Fremont City Council Appoints New Vice Mayor
Councilmember Raymond Liu will serve as the city's vice mayor through March 2027, Fremont city officials said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board Approves Barrack Hill Septic Plan, Advances Abbott Avenue Resolution
Ridgefield wetlands board approved a Barrack Hill septic project, advanced Abbott Avenue and reviewed Carriage House plans.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough BOE Approves New Principal, English Supervisor For 2026-27
Hetal Amin and Daniel Brack were introduced as new administrators during the Hillsborough Board of Education meeting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Cannabis Magazine Executive Sentenced In Secret ‘Pay-For-Play’ Stock Scheme
The defendant was chairman of the company that publishes the long-running cannabis-focused magazine High Times.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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