Marblehead Poised To Defy State Deadline On MBTA Zoning Compliance
MARBLEHEAD, MA — Marblehead is poised to miss the deadline for complying with the state law requiring minimum multi-family zoning as an MBTA-served community — potentially costing it millions in state grants and making it subject to the threat of legal action from the Commonwealth — after the Select Board on Wednesday night opted against…
Town Hall Planned For Hatboro Trash Collection Fees
HATBORO, PA —Borough Council members talked trash Monday night. And they will again later this month. After all, trash collection is a big deal in the borough. Hatboro is one of a handful of communities that handles its garbage collection —and it does it twice a week. But with the borough receiving calls regarding recent…
Driver Approached Darien Students, Investigation Ongoing: Police
DARIEN, CT — The Darien Police Department is investigating two recent incidents in which a driver of an SUV approached students as they were walking in town. Superintendent of Darien Public Schools Dr. Alan Addley sent a letter to families on Tuesday alerting them that earlier in the day, a parent notified the school district…
Athena To Defend ROH Women’s Title At Scott D’Amore’s Maple Leaf Pro: Forged In Excellence
Another big match has been announced for the two-night Maple Leaf Pro “Forged In Excellence” event next month. On Wednesday, Scott D’Amore’s relaunched Canadian-based promotion announced ROH Women’s World Champion Athena will be defending her title outside of the promotion, when she meets former TNA Knockout Gisele Shaw with the ROH title on-the-line at the…
Remembering Pearl Heinlein: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
BRIGHTWATERS, NY — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Patch is remembering those lost to cancer and and honoring those who are fighting. Pearl Heinlein, the daughter of Brie and Brian Heinlein, is remembered through her parents’ foundation, Pearl Heinlein Foundation. Brie, a survivor herself, shared the emotional journey Pearl’s diagnosis and passing took her…
Man Hit And Killed By LIRR Train Near Sayville: MTA
SAYVILLE, NY — A man was killed after being struck by a train near Sayville on Tuesday morning, MTA officials told Patch. Christopher Reitzel, 23, of Medford, was on the train tracks without authorization west of the Sayville station when he was struck by LIRR train 64 around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, officials said. He…
The Story Behind Oak Lawn's 9/11 First Responder Memorial
OAK LAWN, IL — In the days immediately following the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, Oak Lawn police officers and firefighters traveled to assist the beleaguered New York City first responders where 343 firefighters and 72 police officers died responding to the World Trade Center attacks. Nine years later, some of those same Oak…
Dad Abused Boy Accused Of Killing Little Brother In Joliet: Complaint
JOLIET — The same Joliet 6-year-old boy who is accused of fatally stabbing his 2-year-old brother last Friday evening with a kitchen knife in the family room was also the victim of a violent attack orchestrated by the 6-year-old’s father, Eric Sutphin, pending felony charges at the Will County Courthouse show. Sutphin, who lives in…
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Sepulveda Basin
LAKE BALBOA, CA —A brush fire blackened about five acres of brush in the Sepulveda Basin area near Lake Balboa Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the 16900 block of West Victory Boulevard at 12:31 p.m., according to Nicholas Prange, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman. By 1:55 p.m, it had grown to 5-acres, but crews…
New Council Member Appointed In Hatboro
HATBORO, PA —The borough has its third new council member in the past six months. The Hatboro Borough Council appointed Don Hoover to replace Councilman Todd A’Harrah, who resigned last month. Hoover was sworn in by Mayor Tim Schultz during Monday night’s meeting in front of his wife and two daughters. Find out what's happening…