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Riverhead, NY|
New Hope Born After Avian Flu: 3.7K Crescent Duck Farm Eggs Hatch.
There's hope on the horizon for the iconic LI duck farm. This weekend, the community will join hands, hearts for a new fundraiser to help.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Family Of Alexys Garcia Hosting Pet Food Drive In Her Memory
The family of Alexys Garcia, an animal lover was was killed at 25 in 2017, are hosting a donation drive for East Bay SPCA.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Paid Superintendent $61,500 For Year Of Not Working
Patch filed an OPRA to obtain the full amount the Secaucus school district paid former superintendent since it placed him on paid leave:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|
Wheaton Teacher Selected As Finalist For Golden Apple Award
James Rowe, who teaches special education at Clare Woods Academy, is a finalist for the Golden Apple
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Himalaya SoNo Bring Authentic Flavors, Rich Culture To South Norwalk
Himalaya SoNo embraces the flavors of Nepali-Tibetan fusion cuisine, prepared with fresh organic Himalayan herbs and spices.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem Academy Charter Expansion Bid Denied Amid City Opposition
Salem city and school officials had campaigned to the state Board of Education to reject the 70-seat expansion proposal.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Londonderry, NH|
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Londonderry
Cops were sent to Orchard View Drive on Wednesday for a shooting at Planet Fitness; the suspect was shot later on Winding Pond Road.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach, CA|
Susi Q Announces 'Empowering' Array Of Women's History Month Programs
March marks the start of National Women's History Month, and the Susi Q is offering programs aimed to empower and educate.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Students Raise Funds, Collect Books For Elementary Schools
The DVHS chapter of Future Business Leaders of America raised money and collected books through a bake sale and a GoFundMe campaign.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
Excited Crowd Heads To 1st LI Wegmans: 'It's A Beautiful Store'
Customers attending the store's first day lauded the food selection, prices, and cafeteria. "We've been waiting for it," one woman said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
‘Take A Stand’ Against Trump Cuts, Group Urges Smith & Pallone
"The decisions made in DC this month have made our tomorrows less safe," Jersey Shore Blue ralliers told Reps. Chris Smith & Frank Pallone.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Village Denies Application For DuPage Township Food Pantry Project
DuPage Township is proposing the resource center and food pantry at the northeast corner of Canterbury and Lily Cache lanes.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
Moorestown To Stop Accepting Cannabis Businesses Through 2025
4 weed businesses have been approved in Moorestown. But officials want to see how they play out before accepting any more.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Concerns Raised About West Hartford Apartment Project
After four hours, the town council Tuesday extended a hearing on a zone change for an old nursing home site to be turned into apartments.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bradley Gardens Donates 68-Year-Old Historic Fire Truck To Museum
The Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Company also celebrated the arrival of its new pumper truck and newly installed officers this weekend.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Costco To Expand Parking Lot
The Costco in Bolingbrook has purchased the nearby property that previously contained Oberweis and That Burger Joint.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Amends Ordinance To Settle Lawsuit With Larken Entities
The Township Committee approved the modified warehouse ordinance at its Feb. 25 meeting as part of a settlement agreement.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|
Bowie Plumber Focuses On Frozen Pipes, Clogged Drains, Fixture Repairs
Keys Plumbing in Bowie can repair, replace and install fixtures, lines, drains, pipes and more.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Western Springs Man Lured Into Bitcoin Scam: Cops
The resident, who lost $27,000, spoke with imposters from Apple, his bank and the Federal Reserve, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|
Glastonbury-Based Restaurateur's 'Pearl' Offers Gem Of A Setting
A Glastonbury resident has expanded his restaurant portfolio with a unique setting in Manchester.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
WLIR's Larry 'The Duck,' Dunn Named To Massapequa HS Hall Of Fame
"They chose me for the community involvement," Dunn, who is on the Long Island Cares Board of Directors, told Patch.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vernon Student, Teacher Taking A Journey Back In U.S. History
Over the summer, Vernon will be represented at the Young People's Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|
Flower Shop Outgrows Annapolis House, Moves Into Eastport Storefront
After 20 years as a chiropractor, florist Denise Mills is moving her home business, Fig & Flower, to a storefront in Annapolis.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst D205 A Rarity Nationwide
The district is one of the few above pre-pandemic levels among elementary and middle schoolers, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|
Peabody Schools To Launch American Sign Language Studies Program
Peabody Superintendent Josh Vadala said he will seek to have ASL count as a language course in any future state HS graduation requirements.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
Similar LCPS School Calendar Chosen Over Earlier Start, End Dates
Options with an earlier end to the school year, some as early as late May, were not approved by the Loudoun County School Board.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Traditional Irish Fare Highlighted During Fairfax City Restaurant Week
Enjoy a taste of Ireland with Fish and Chips, Bread Pudding or Sticky Toffee Pudding from The Auld Shebeen in Old Town Fairfax.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
The Suds Boss Of Huntington Celebrates 5 Years: 'Dream Come True'
The mobile detail company is "truly grateful for each customer and their loyalty over the years," owner Thomas Pinto said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Honors Officer Who Retired After 26 Years Of Service
Robert Zielinski was also a part of East Brunswick's volunteer fire department for many years.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Middletown BOE Decides Not To Re-Hire Board Lawyer Bruce Padula
Three board members accused BOE president Frank Capone of trying to rush through the re-hiring of Bruce Padula:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New London, CT|
Campaign School Offers Free 1-Day Class For New London County
The Campaign School at Yale will offer a free one-day class next month for women of all parties interested in getting involved in politics.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Defiant Arab American Democracy Coalition Demands To Be Heard
The democracy coalition and allies gathered to support Arab American and Muslim candidates running for office in the April 1 election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Where To Celebrate Mardi Gras And Fat Tuesday In Reston: See The List
Reston residents looking for a spot to celebrate Mardi Gras have several options nearby from which to choose.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Coroner's Inquest To Be Held In Rooftop Hospital Death
A final cause of death has not yet been ruled for Chelsea Adolphus, 28, of Waukegan.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien Nature Center Seeks To Create Meadow Habitat On Property
The meadow habitat is expected to provide several benefits, according to the Darien Nature Center.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
Signs Of Spring: Rita's Reopens Locations In Central Bucks
Rita's Italian Ice is getting a jump start on spring by opening numerous locations throughout the region.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|
Sudbury Resident Raising Money For Stray Pets In Puerto Rico
A longtime Sudbury resident is helping launch a spay and neutering clinic for Puerto Rico's massive population of stray dogs and cats.
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Township Police Chief To Retire, Deputy Chief To Take Charge
The Township Committee approved the appointments of Timothy King as the new Police Chief and Lt. Michael Sweeney as the new Deputy Chief.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|
'Barring A Miracle': BBQ Restaurant Closing For Good On LI
The owner of a Long Island barbecue restaurant plans to close its doors for good.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Suspect Shot Up Property With BB Gun In Mastic-Shirley Nabes: Police
UPDATE: Residents found damage to vehicle windows and/or homes between Feb. 16 at 11:30 p.m. and Feb. 17 at 1 a.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
