West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Is $171 Million In Debt, Town Hears Plan To Fix Financial Woes
How is West Orange going to get its municipal debt under control? Some "hard medicine" may be needed, a council member said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Southington, CT|News|
Fuel Mix-Up At Southington Gas Station Damages Vehicles: State
The incident happened when the wrong fuel was put in the wrong tank at a Southington gas station.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Bridgewater Local Seeks To Give Gifts, Feed Shelter Families This Holiday Season
Christina Castellanos and Melissa Smith are looking to help families at the Agape House and Chance 2 in Somerville for Christmas.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Conditions On Hartford HealthCare Takeover of Rockville General Hospital Designed For 'Continuity'
State officials have approved Hartford HealthCare's acquisition of Rockville General Hospital.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle To Vote On 66-Townhome Arbor Station Development
The village board of trustees is set to vote on final plats of subdivision, zoning variances and special use permits for the project.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury City Council Advances Grants, Reviews Safety Projects And Opens Pay-Scale Proposal For Elected Office
Danbury Council approves grants, reviews safety upgrades, and sends elected-official pay proposal to an ad hoc panel.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
'I Apologize For My Face': Suburban School Board Bickers
Two Argo members argued about their beefs with each other. The rest of the board listened.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Dublin Students Create AI Tool For Legislation Analysis, Debate Simulation
Three Emerald High School students developed DebateSim, which summarizes current legislation and provides real-time debate simulation.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Yes, It’s Rude To Bring Leftover Containers To Holiday Meals: Block Talk
It’s even ruder to hide to-go kits from the host, fill them with leftovers when the meal’s over and run, like it’s a holiday smash-and-grab.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Fired At Joliet's Walmart Warehouse, Employee 'Acting Out Of Control' Damages Dell Computer: Police
Behnke was released from an area hospital this week, processed at the Joliet Police Department and then taken to the Will County's Jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
Coram Parolee Plans To Appeal 22 Years To Life Sentence In Beating Of Rider On Suffolk Bus: Attorney
"He was out just over two months when he committed this violent assault." - Suffolk DA Ray Tierney
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Former Summit Police Chief Guilty Of Bribery, Conspiracy And Obstruction Charges After 7-Day Federal Trial
John Kosmowski, 59, of Homer Glen, found guilty of conspiring with Summit building inspector of taking a bribe to transfer a liquor license.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Approves Special Use Permit For DuPage Township Food Pantry Project
The approval comes after several denials and a lawsuit filed against the Village in May.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Easton Selectmen Review Housing Policies, Roof Repairs And Approve Multiple Board Appointments
Easton selectmen discuss housing trust options, roof repairs, tax refunds and numerous board appointments at Dec. 4 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
New Roman Restaurant Brings 'Effortless' Italian Elegance To The UES
An Upper West Side restaurant is opening a more elegant version of itself on Lexington Avenue.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Pool Fees Will Not Increase For 2026 In Bernards Township
Two new pass categories were also added for the 2026 pool season.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Former Superintendent Defaulted On Repayments To Evanston/Skokie School District 65
The D65 school board is considering hiring lawyers after former Superintendent Devon Horton defaulted on a $25,000 repayment agreement.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Ridgefield Reviews Fire Staffing, Overtime Costs And Dispatch Issues
Ridgefield Fire Commission examines fire staffing progress, overtime trends, dispatch training and apparatus repairs.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Scout Looks To Transform Bridgewater-Raritan High School Bridge
Brendan Kempe, a senior at BRHS, is collecting funds to help clean up and paint the bridge as part of his Eagle Scout project.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Porn-Spending Official Got Sympathy When Questions Surfaced: Records
An HR official suggested the superintendent had become the victim of "cancel culture."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
IE Man Threatens To Kill Family, Fires AR-15 Into Air; School Lockdown Prompted: Sheriff
The man barricaded himself inside a home after demanding money from someone inside, according to the sheriff's department.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Fire Damages Apartment At Senior Housing Complex In Cinnaminson
A few surrounding apartment sustained water damage, but the impacted residents were cleared to return home that night, officials told Patch.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Family-Run Carpet Store Closing In Norwalk After 44 years As Owners Retire
Signs advertising a retirement sale could be seen up at the store in Norwalk this week, which noted "everything must go!"
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Bellmore, NY|News|
'I Couldn't Have Asked For A Better Partner': Nassau County K-9 Leah Retires From Fire Marshal's Office
Handler and Fire Marshal Matthew Kerin said his new partner has big paws to fill.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|News|
Popular Pittsburgh Mall Eatery Slapped With Consumer Alert
The health department did not like what it found during a routine mall food eatery inspection. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Celebrated Healdsburg Chef's Unexpected Next Move: A Farm-To-Table Tent Near You
From dishwasher to acclaim, this chef now occupies a kitchen with no walls, marked until recently by a handwritten sign, "Tacos Today."
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Stratford, CT|News|
Stratford Boys Cross Country Team Reached New Heights In ‘Special Season’
The Red Devils set new records and recorded several “firsts” for the program in the recently completed season.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Couple Opens New Salad Cafe With Sandwiches & Customizable Options
Hillsborough Couple Joe Trani and Kari LaSpisa are hosting a ribbon-cutting for The Fresh Fig in their hometown on Dec. 16.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Teens Broke Into Lloyd Road School In Aberdeen After Hours, Some Say School District Overreacted
There has been recent vandalism inside Aberdeen schools, and it's not just Monday night, says the school district.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
NJ House Members Vote On $900B Military Budget, Bill Heads To Senate
There have been cheers and jeers for the nation's rising military budget. Here's who voted "yes" for the NDAA this year in New Jersey.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|News|
Centennial School District Switches Solicitors
The Centennial School Board approved the hiring of the district's former solicitor at its meeting on Tuesday night.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Restaurant, Bar Closes Forever: Meg Gillespie Won't Reopen Thirty Buck, Magpie's Joy Of Eating
Meg Gillespie took over the former Thayer Bros. Deli on Ruby Street. Her restaurant never caught on with the community.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
'He Could've Run For Mayor:' Former Colleague, Friend Shares Memories Of LI Deli Owner After Fatal Stabbing
"You work side by side with someone for 70 to 80 hours per week, you become family. Tony was one of the most genuinely beloved people."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Morris Man Assures Channahon Gas Station Worker He Has A Gun On Him: Police
The Channahon Police Department investigation has led to a criminal complaint against Nicholas Doran. The incident happened Sept. 27.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Truck Fire Extinguished In Somerville
One firefighter was injured when crews responded to the scene.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
3 Departing Councilmen Honored In Horsham
State Rep. Melissa Cerrato gave proclamations to the three council members, including Horsham Council President W. William Whiteside III.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Prominent Farmington Jeweler Retiring, Sells Store To Local Jeweler
The jewelry industry veteran has sold his store to another jeweler in Farmington, with his retirement becoming official at year's end.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Man's 'Alcoholism Is The Worst I've Ever Experienced, I Do Not Feel Safe Around Him': Victim
This marks the fourth time that Michael Moreno, 38, has been in the Will County Jail since 2022. He is from the 1000 block of Murphy Drive.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Creates Immigration Resources Webpage
The Village Board recently approved an ordinance restricting use of government property to conduct civil immigration enforcement operations.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
NJ Flu Cases Triple As Vaccination Rates Go Down, Worrying Experts
Vaccination rates and a new flu strain have experts in New Jersey worried this season.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
