DEERFIELD, IL — Two days after more than 6,000 ComEd customers lost power due to a powerful microburst storm in Deerfield, officials said cleanup continues. In addition to the power outages, the Tuesday night storm knocked down a number of power poles and large trees, which complicated restoration. As of Thursday afternoon, nearly 40 customers […]
SYOSSET, NY — Olivia Hope Foundation launched its “Duck Childhood Cancer” merchandise line in time for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month in September. People can buy Olivia Hope Foundation hoodies or joggers in black or gray. All proceeds will benefit the charity’s mission to fund cancer research and provide financial aid to families who have a […]
SMITHTOWN, NY — The Smithtown Library’s Smithtown building was badly damaged in the rainstorm on Aug. 19, destroying many items and putting a historical collection dating back to the 17th century on life support. The basement of the building, at One North Country Road, Smithtown, was flooded. The branch will remain closed until it can […]
ACROSS AMERICA — Why the Tennessee “church covered-dish dinner” staple is known as a strawberry pretzel salad instead of a dessert beats the heck out of a Pennsylvania Patch reader who answered our informal survey about state food traditions that make people from other parts of the country scratch their heads. It all started with […]
PRINCETON, NJ – Council on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution, showing their support for Ranked Choice Voting. Sen. Andrew Zwicker is sponsoring a bill to bring Ranked Choice Voting to local municipal and school board elections. Under Ranked Choice Voting, voters can choose multiple candidates and rank them in order of preference. Find out what's […]
STORRS, CT — UConn this year has been a big cheese in more than basketball. Click Here: Marcos Llorente Jersey Sale Cheeses created at the UConn Creamery were decorated in recent major national and regional contests. UConn’s artisanal 1881 Reserve was awarded first place in the American Originals – Monterey Jack category in the 2024 […]
ELMHURST, IL – Elmhurst’s background investigation into a police officer candidate was the subject of a lawsuit in which the candidate sought millions in damages. Click Here: Hawthorn Hawks Guernsey Last year, the city prevailed in a jury trial. But the job candidate, Amanda Reid, appealed. Earlier this month, Elmhurst aldermen voted to settle with […]
SWAMPSCOTT, MA — As Swampscott prepares to welcome students to the town’s first new elementary school built in more than 70 years this week, Superintendent Pamela Angelakis said there is a combination of excitement, anticipation and nervous energy among staff, parents and students. Staff, which had been allowed in the building last week to help […]
SHELTER ISLAND, NY — A small plane crashed on Shelter Island Thursday afternoon, police said — and for one man, the experience was déjà vu. Shelter Island Police confirmed the crash, which took place on the Klenawicus airstrip at 12:11 p.m. According to police, pilot Michael Eli Noam, 78, of New Milford, CT, and passenger […]
PLAINFIELD, IL — A Plainfield mother’s two children were hospitalized Aug. 15 after the woman crashed her car while under the influence, Plainfield police said. Officers and firefighters were called at about 8:25 p.m. that Thursday to the area near Drauden Road and Rock Drive for a crash. While investigating, police determined Brittany Smith, 36, […]