Today's Top Local News
Rocky Hill, CT|
Celebrity Field Announced For Travelers Championship Pro-Am
Bill Murray, Geno Auriemma, Doug Flutie and Tim Wakefield are among the celebrity players returning to Connecticut's annual PGA Tour stop.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
COLUMN | Ping-Pong With Mo: Brooks Discusses Runoff, Trump
U.S. Republican Senate candidate Mo Brooks was in Tuscaloosa for an unconventional campaign stop Thursday ahead of the June 21 GOP runoff.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Landmark Legislation For Service Members Hailed By Pass Area Lawmaker
The amended PACT Act to address service members’ exposure to burn pits and other toxic substances was passed in the U.S. Senate Thursday.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
'Disgustingly Bigoted Comments' Investigated By Fairfield Fire Union
The comments, which have not been disclosed, were made by a former fire union member, according to the union.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
St. James Native Goes Pro In Lacrosse: 'This Has Been Everything'
Connor DeSimone is set to play at Hofstra on Saturday with the Archers. "Coming back to Long Island is a privilege," he said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Chester Valley Trail Extension To Norristown Opening Delayed
The 3.8-mile extension requires $2M in additional funding and more time to complete than initially expected, officials said Thursday.
Holly Herman, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|
Office Of Anti-Abortion Group Vandalized In Minneapolis
Staff with the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life discovered graffiti and broken windows at their office on Nicollet Avenue Wednesday.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
The 'HedgeFun' Sculpture Exhibit Is On Display In Stamford
From now through September, various animal topiaries will be on display throughout the downtown area.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
New Tree Rules Adopted Despite Residents' Concerns In Cherry Hill
The new ordinance will help preserve the township's beauty and open space, some residents and council members have said.
Janel Miller, Patch Staff
Cupertino, CA|
Candidate For Santa Clara County Sheriff Charged With Perjury
Anh Colton was suspected of falsely claiming that she had the requisite experience to run for sheriff.
Eric He, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
'Fireworks Turn-In' Event Planned In Rohnert Park
"The event is an opportunity for residents to surrender any fireworks they may have left over from previous years with no questions asked."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
10 Drownings In A Month Prompts Calls For Change At NJ Beaches, Lakes
Of 10 drownings, 8 happened where lifeguards were not on duty; a lawmaker is calling for mandatory water safety education in NJ schools.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant, WI|
Greenfield Man Charged In 'Wide-Sweeping Fraud Operation': Complaint
A man and eight others face charges after a Mount Pleasant credit union lost over $30,000 in a "rouse," a criminal complaint said.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|
Happy 100th Birthday, Coach Hattie
Generations of baseball players, select Chatsworth family and community members celebrated Chuck Hatfield's 100th birthday.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Summit Residents Protest Broad St. West Design Ahead Of 6-Hour Meeting
More than 100 residents showed up at Wednesday's rally and council meeting to protest the design of the current Broad Street West complex.
Remy Samuels, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Parent Resists Arrest, Causes Lockdown At School: Police
The lockdown at Auten Road Intermediate School on Friday was called for precautionary reasons as police arrested a Hillsborough parent.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
East Meadow, NY|
Patch AM Rewind: 'Understaffed' Starbucks Workers React To Unionizing
Baristas at The Gallery in Westbury Plaza voted 23-0 in favor of forming a union shop.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Happy Father's Day To The Old Man Picking Up Litter In South Holland
KONKOL COLUMN: "He's such an awesome person to care so much ... to continually do something on his own like this without being asked."
Mark Konkol, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Homicide Victim's Identity Released By Plainfield Police
The 19-year-old was fatally shot late Wednesday on Renwick Road.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Mayor's Financial Report A Month Late: Agency
Gary Grasso is a Republican candidate for Congress. He is among a number of hopefuls whose reports are overdue.
Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|
Motorcyclist Trapped By Wires Dies After Drunken Driver Hits Pole: PD
Police say a 33-year-old motorcyclist died after getting entangled in live wires that were knocked down by a suspected drunken driver.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
14-Year-Old Justice Boy Charged in Slaying Of Teen Found In Stairwell
A juvenile is charged in the November 2021 slaying of 15-year-old Suri Davis, who was found shot in a Justice apartment complex.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Car Burglar Held At Gunpoint By Neighborhood Watchman: JPD
Javier Morales, 18, was burglarizing cars on Joliet's west side when one of the neighbors pulled a gun on him, police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Much-Loved School Bus Driver Gets Gift From Arlington Parents
Parents in Arlington’s Maywood neighborhood showed appreciation for their children’s school bus driver with an end-of-school-year gift.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY|
Midtown's Loss Is Our Gain: Basso56 Right At Home In Chappaqua
The talent behind the longtime Manhattan institution couldn't be happier with the move to a new neighborhood in the Hudson Valley.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
Aggressive Deer Prompt Temporary Closure Of New Canaan Walking Trail
An animal control officer said two people walking along the trail were physically attacked and badly bruised by an aggressive deer.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Cleveland, OH|
Juneteenth Events In Cleveland Area, Plus What’s Open, What’s Closed
Here's all the information for Juneteenth in Cleveland 2022 — a list of events this weekend and what will be open and closed on Monday.
Faith Marnecheck, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
Man Sold Marijuana Edibles To Children Across Montgomery Co.: DA
The 20-year-old also recruited children on social media to sell the drug-laced foods, police said.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
LI Teacher Looks To Expand Kids' Access To Outdoor Beach Activities
A Smith Point nonprofit offers kayak and paddle boarding rentals that help fund efforts to introduce more LI kids to saltwater activities.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|
Millburn To Hold Flag Raising For Pride Month
Millburn's Pride Flag raising will take place Friday and there will be refreshments.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
