'Uplifting': Santa Delivers Joy And Toys To Children In Loudoun Hospital
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — In the pediatric unit of Inova Loudoun Hospital, children and their families face the prospect of spending the holidays in the hospital. But on Wednesday, children’s faces were lit up with smiles and Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Click Here: Italy football tracksuit The Loudoun […]
Avon Animal Control Rescues 'Tiny Miracle' In The Road
AVON, CT — Avon Animal Control Officer Angela Grano Tuesday was just on patrol when she spotted something in the road. And that’s when a “tiny miracle” happened, in her words. Cowering in the middle of the roadway somewhere in rural Avon was a tiny owl, with cars racing right over him and jeopardizing the […]
How Well Do You Know Enfield Trivia? You Could Win A Delicious Prize
ENFIELD, CT — It is time for the holidays, a time for giving, and in the spirit of the season, I am feeling generous and wish to reward a lucky Patch reader who shares my interest in Enfield history, sports and generally useless information. Welcome to the inaugural Enfield Patch trivia contest. We will ask […]
9 Photos: New Furniture Store Opens On Joliet's Busiest Street
JOLIET — The largest building vacancy at Joliet’s Marycrest Plaza along West Jefferson Street has been filled thanks to the recent addition of Galeria Furniture & Mattress. This marks the second Galeria Furniture Store in Joliet. The original location, which will continue to stay open, is located at 692 Theodore Street, in the strip mall […]
New Record Set For Horsham's Pack The Patrol Car Food Drive
HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —The goal is at least 20 patrol cars. But on this brisk Saturday morning at Horsham Giant, that goal wasn’t looking so promising. “I hope we can get to 20,” Gary Bissig of Horsham Community Police Services told Patch as patrol car No. 8 drove away with donations, headed to the St. […]
Darien Approves New Chamber-Like Group
DARIEN, IL – Without discussion, the Darien City Council on Monday unanimously voted to create a chamber of commerce-type group and hire a director to run it. On Friday, the Darien Chamber of Commerce came out against the plan, vowing to continue operating. No one from the chamber spoke out at Monday’s meeting. Now the […]
Lacey Honors Outgoing Committeeman Dykoff
LACEY, NJ — After more than 20 years of serving Lacey Township in various manners, officials sent a fond farewell to Committeeman Mark Dykoff, who is retiring at the end of the month. “It’s truly an honor, and I have enjoyed it so much,” Dykoff said of his time serving Lacey. The Township Committee took […]
'Beautiful Family' Loses Home In Devastating Fire, LI Rallies To Help
WEST SAYVILLE, NY —A house fire displaced a West Sayville family after flames ravaged their Colony Drive home and a vehicle on Friday morning. The home belonged to Michelle and DJ Smalley, and their three children, who have been part of the community for around 20 years. Click Here: Hurricanes Rugby Jersey Now, the community […]
Middletown Man Hit, Killed By Train Last Week
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The man hit and killed by an NJ Transit train last Wednesday in Middletown has been identified as a 26-year-old Middletown local. The man fatally hit was Michael D. Feldmann, 26, of Middletown, said an NJ Transit spokesman on Friday. He was hit by a train at 7:25 a.m. Dec. 4 in […]
Merry Christmas, Motorists: Joliet Vote To Raise Fuel Tax Nears
JOLIET — Just in time for Christmas, Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy and the Joliet City Council are expected to vote at Tuesday night’s meeting whether to increase the fuel taxes that citizens and non-residents pay when pumping fuel at Joliet’s many gas stations. The addition of making people more money for their fuel comes just […]