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NEWTOWN, PA — More than 1,200 angels will be taking flight throughout the Council Rock School District over the next few weeks, making the holiday season a little brighter for the area’s less fortunate children and their families. Newtown Rotarian and Angel Tree project coordinator Paul Salvatore tells Patch that the angel trees are now […]
CONNECTICUT — Here are the latest winners of $10,000 or more in assorted CT Lottery games and where the lucky tickets were acquired. The CT Lottery’s policy on announcing winners is designed to “protect” them from potential scams. For years, the CT Lottery policy had been to show the full names of all those who […]
MORRISTOWN, NJ — As we approach winter, Morristown will once again be dotted with free scarves, hats, and gloves, signaling the return of the Fiber Fairy, spreading warmth to all. The beloved Fiber Fairies have announced their return, adorning the Morristown Green with warm winter garments for anyone in need as the cold weather approaches […]
Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night. IL Man Plotted To Kidnap Child In FL, Hold Boy For Ransom: Authorities An Illinois man was arrested over the weekend trying to board a train to Florida, where he planned to abduct a child from school and hold the boy for ransom, according to […]
MOUNT SINAI, NY — The 14th annual New York Special Olympics Polar Plunge will be held Nov. 23 at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. Special Olympic athletes train for months to prepare for local, regional, and state-wide competition with the support of more than 5,000 coaches and 4,300 volunteers. They are never charged to participate […]
PALOS PARK, IL — Come lift a cup of joe at “Coffee With A Cop,” Wednesday, Nov. 20, with Palos Park police. The coffee session starts at 11 a.m. at Plush Horse, 12301 S. 86th St., Palos Park. “The members of the community really are a force multiplier, we cover a vast area, so they’re […]
LOCKPORT, IL — The Lockport DMV location, at 1029 E. Ninth St., will permanently close on Nov. 25, according to the Illinois Secretary of State. Customers can visit the Joliet DMV, at 201 Joyce Road, for their needs, the Secretary of State said on its Facebook. No reason was given for the closure. To locate […]
CONCORD, NH — Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around New Hampshire Patch sites last week. Nashua Crash Closes Everett Turnpike, Boston MedFlight Lands At Scene: Update: State police have identified the driver as Molly Rodwell, 21, of Nashua. She suffered serious injuries and is expected to survive. 18-Year-Old From […]
Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight: Congresswoman-elect Laura Gillen wants Hochul to change her mind on the plan or, “I will take any means necessary to stop it,” she said. Patch PM shares some of the day’s must-read items from our Long Island network. The Patch community platform serves more […]
ULSTER COUNTY, NY — The unclaimed ashes of a World War I veteran have found a final resting place thanks to a community determined to honor his service to our country. Members of the Ulster County Sheriff’s Department said they were honored to assist with escorting the ashes of the World War I veteran to […]