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Concord, NH|
Myriad Of Crashes In The City Keep Concord Cops, Firefighters Busy
Officers and firefighters were kept busy Tuesday with several crashes in the city — including a multi-hour pole repair on Pleasant Street.
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Skokie, IL|
$100M Transformation Of Old Orchard Mall Heads To Plan Commission
Phase one includes the demolition of the former Bloomingdale's and the construction of over 400 apartments and 16,000 square feet of retail.
Pleasanton, CA|
Residential Fire Near Stoneridge Drive Contained: LPFD
The fire started on a fence and spread to a single-family home near Stoneridge Drive and Val Vista Park.
North Fork, NY|
Kait's Angels Community Yard Sale Helps 2 Neighbors In Need
The yard sale, with all proceeds benefiting those who need a helping hand, is an annual North Fork tradition. Here's how you can donate.
Marblehead, MA|
Proposed Marblehead School Flag Policy Decried As Discussion Postponed
Several at Wednesday's School Committee meeting criticized the proposed policy's potential restrictiveness and lack of inclusiveness.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Controversial Hinsdale Teardown Not Happening
A demolition was planned, but the new owners want the house preserved instead.
Glenview, IL|
Glenview Man Sent Child Porn For 'Fetish Purposes,' Prosecutors Say
A University of Illinois at Chicago student who lives with his parents in Glenview was ordered jailed on child pornography charges.
Freehold, NJ|
Pagan Club Neighbor Dispute Led Freehold Twp. Man To Run For Committee
Michael Murphy, 45, said he’s running for Freehold Twp. Committee amidst safety concerns regarding the Pagans Motorcycle Club.
Beverly Hills, CA|
Armed Robbers Behind $1M Watch Theft In Beverly Hills Arrested
After being arrested for the armed robbery, court filings against two "crime tourists" offer a view into how the crews operate in LA County.
San Diego, CA|
Rare Deep-Sea 'Doomsday Fish' Found In Southern California
Although no correlation has been proven, oarfish have a mythical reputation as predictors of natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Newark, NJ|
Free Anti-Theft Devices For Hyundai, Honda, Kia Owners At Newark Event
Owners of Hyundai, Honda and Kia vehicles will be able to get a free steering wheel lock at an upcoming giveaway in Newark.
Murrieta, CA|
Thompson Middle School Teacher Suspected Of Sexually Abusing Children
The Murrieta Police Department arrested Wayne Kenneth Conklin on Wednesday.
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|
Ardmore's Sasha Burton Racing In Ironman World Championship Next Month
Sasha Burton, 23, competed in her first Ironman in November and performed so well she earned a spot at the World Championship in France.
Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook To Ask Voters About Video Gambling
The advisory question will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
How Much Hinsdale D86 Paid To Fight Legal Battle
The attorney general found the district broke state law in a meeting to suspend the superintendent.
Danville, CA|
Suspect Travels 110 MPH In I-680 Police Chase, Hits Car: Police
Last Friday, a suspect fled Danville police at speeds up to 110 miles per hour before eventually crashing in Pleasanton.
Temecula, CA|
Rancho California Road/ I-15 South Offramp Closed Intermittently Today
The offramp will be closed intermittently until approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Cherry Hill, NJ|
Agriculture Could Return To Holly Ravine Farm In Cherry Hill
The township purchased the cherished land to save it from development. Commercial farming could return there for the first time in decades.
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|
Brush Fire Burns Nearly 200 Acres On Camp Pendleton
"The fire is still actively burning with crews still committed," Staff Sgt. Kathryn Lynch told Patch.
Point Pleasant, NJ|
3 Rehabbed Sea Turtles Returned To Ocean In Point Pleasant Beach
Taylor Drift, Teddy Swims and Lulu, nursed back to health by Sea Turtle Recovery, made their return to the Atlantic Ocean.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale, Shelter Still At Odds Over Housing Dogs
The local Humane Society warns it may reject the village if other towns come on board.
Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Approves Architect Proposal For Animal Control Facility
The proposed facility would be located next to the Bolingbrook Public Works building.
Danvers, MA|
Danvers Connors Farm October Entertainment Plans On Hold For Review
The Select Board asked the farm to resubmit its Halloween season outdoor entertainment plans amid noise complaints at Tuesday's meeting.
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|
'Such An Honor,' Former LI Bureau Chief As WCBS 880 Ends Legendary Run
The station, which began in 1967, will cease operations later this month.
Across Michigan, MI|
All MI Rite Aid Stores To Close
Rite Aid has said its faced falling sales, increasing competition and mounting debt stemming from opioid-related lawsuits.
Concord, NH|
Laconia Woman Arrested On 3rd DUI After Concord Crashes
Madison Bowley was accused of striking a car on Main Street, wrong-way driving on Warren Street, and crashing on Hopkinton Road in June.
Reston, VA|
Best Restaurants For Lunch In Reston: Patch Readers
Patch asked its readers to share their favorite places in Reston for lunch and recommend what dishes to order.
West Chester, PA|
Sisters Of Chesco Child Tortured, Killed File Lawsuits: Authorities
The suit says local schools and protective services, as well as the state, displayed "overall egregious negligence and recklessness."
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
A Cat Problem In Hinsdale? Yes, Officials Say
There's a particular place in town where feral cats like to hang out, the local Humane Society's leader said.
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Donations Being Accepted In Memory Of Ellington Lions Club President
Ellington Centennial Lions Club president Dianne Bouchard passed away in mid-June, and memorial donations are still being accepted.
Concord, NH|
Man Found Dead Inside Tent At Concord Heights Homeless Camp
Concord police and others are investigating a man found dead inside his tent near the Steeplegate Mall in Concord on Tuesday night.
Concord, NH|
Victims, Families Call Attention To NH Missing Person, Murder Cases
Members of the New Hampshire Coalition of Families of the Missing and Murdered call attention to unsolved cases Tuesday at the Statehouse.
Joliet, IL|
Milano Turns 109: Fresh Bread Only $1.09 To Celebrate
From August 10 through August 24, fresh Milano Bread is only $1.09 at the downtown Joliet bakery as Milano Bread celebrates its birthday.
Joliet, IL|
Child, 3, Falls Into Des Plaines River, Stranger Makes Rescue
Joliet Fire Chief Jeff Carey said the near-drownings of the child and the mother happened near Bicentennial Park and the Des Plaines River.
Redondo Beach, CA|
Redondo Beach Considers E-Bike Ordinance In Response To Complaints
Redondo Beach officials discussed concerns about electric bike usage within the city in response to an increase in complaints.
Darien, CT|
Darien Celebrates Start Of Hindley, Holmes And Royle Renovations
The community gathered at Royle School on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of the $101 million renovations.
Newark, NJ|
Police Union Declares ‘No Confidence’ At Essex County Prison
Supervisors at the largest county prison in New Jersey say they’re fed up with the way the jail is being run – here’s why.
St. Charles, IL|
Whole Foods Plans To Open In Spring 2025 In St. Charles
Work is underway to transform the former Blue Goose Store at 300 S. Second Street into a Whole Foods.
East Hampton, NY|
'He's Just A Puppy': Search On For Hamptons Dog Whose Owners Are Away
Stanley jumped out the window of a car and has been missing since Monday, his family says.
Farmingdale, NY|
Farmingdale Café Owner Recognized By Marquis Who's Who
Jenna Tomeo said her café, founded in memory of her aunt, will "always be remembered," calling the recognition "really special."