Guilford Passes Ordinance Banning Cannabis Retailers
GUILFORD, CT — The Guilford Board of Selectmen on Wednesday night unanimously approved an ordinance that bans retail and hybrid cannabis establishments in town but still allows other forms of commerce. The town had extended a moratorium on cannabis businesses several times. “We may have been kicking this can down the road for a while, […]
Developer Promotes Big Burr Ridge Project
BURR RIDGE, IL – A developer is making the case for a large commercial development in Burr Ridge, which has drawn opposition from a village advisory committee. This week, Chicago-based Bridge Industrial said it launched a website for the development and sent out postcards to residents with the link to the site. In an email […]
Navy Recruits Visiting Arlington Heights On Christmas
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — As it has for the past 12 years, Christian Liberty Academy will be hosting sailors on Christmas Day. This time around, 45 sailors from Naval Station Great Lakes will be at 502 W. Euclid Ave. “These sailors cannot go home for Christmas, so CLA and Arlington Heights will do our very […]
'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 […]