Peabody School Cromebook Fire Spurs Evacuation At Higgins Middle School
PEABODY, MA — A Chromebook fire caused the evacuation of the Higgins Middle School in Peabody early Tuesday afternoon. Peabody Superintendent Josh Vadala told Patch that the evacuation was “out of an abundance of caution” after an electrical issue with the computer sparked the fire and that students and staff were able to return to […]
Impractical Jokers 'Murr' Coming To Kringle Market In Hillsborough
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — James Murray, known as Murr from truTV’s Impractical Jokers, will be appearing at Flounder Brewing’s 4th Annual Kringle Market this weekend. Murr will be signing autographs at the market alongside his wife who will be selling candles. The market was the brainchild of Jeremy Lee, owner of Flounder Brewing at 2 Clerico […]
Dublin Teen Donates Thousands To Alameda County Food Bank
DUBLIN, CA — Dublin teen Rabia Badar received an Unsung Hero Award from California Assemblymember Alex Lee for her community service work. Badar raised $4,200 for the Alameda County Food Bank, which translates to over 10,000 meals for the food insecure. She also founded a group called Junior Civitans, and asked members of the group […]
Deceased Whale Found In Surf Off Amagansett
AMAGANSETT, NY — A deceased humpback whale was found in the surf near Napeague State Park in Amagansett. According to the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, or AMSEAS, the group has been working with the East Hampton Police Department’s marine patrol, New York State Parks Department, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and NOAA […]
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 […]