Top Stories on Patch: Shawn Johnson, Obama Re-Eected, Gay Marriage, Rare Bonobo Panbanisha Dies

It was a newsy week, starting off with Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson’s perfect score on Dancing With the Stars after teaming with her dance partner from 2009, when she won her first glitter ball trophy.

• Dancing With the Stars Results: Did Shawn Johnson’s Reunion with Mark Ballas Help or Hurt Her?

Here’s a rundown of Patch’s election-night coverage:

The world also lost a rare scientific treasure late Tuesday night.