Today's Top Local News
Across America, US|
U.S. Markets React To Russia's 'Full-Scale Invasion' Of Ukraine
“Oil and particularly gas prices will now remain sustainably high,” Jefferies strategists said, according to Bloomberg.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
Ukrainian LI Pastor: 'The World Is Never Going To Be The Same'
The Rev. Bohdan Hedz's mother, 67, lives in the Ukraine and refuses to leave. "She said, 'If I need to bear arms, I'm going to fight.'"
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|
New CA Bill Taxes 'Extreme Wealth,' May Raise $22 Billion A Year
California Democrats reintroduced legislation to tax "extreme wealth," and would affect households with a net worth of $50 million or more.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
I-15 Crash At Winchester Road In Temecula Cleared
Traffic was backed up north of the freeway split, but as of 10:06 a.m. Thursday Caltrans cameras showed the area was clear.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|
‘Serious Field Issues’ In Chatham Township: Committee Member
Grass quality, an issue with ground wasps and repairs needed for tennis court surfaces, were among the committee's discussion.
Jennifer Jean Miller, Patch Staff
Stillwater, MN|
Mask Mandate To Be Lifted Next Week At Washington Co. Buildings
Masks will still be required within the Washington County Jail in Stillwater and some clinic settings, an official said.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
Disorderly Conduct, DUI, Retail Theft: New Lenox Police Reports
New Lenox police reports from Feb. 14 through Feb. 21.
TJ Kremer III, Patch Staff
Cumming, GA|
Cumming Restaurant Inspections: Taco Mexico, Main Moon, Starbucks
Heading out to grab a bite to eat? Get the dish on recent restaurant inspections at Cumming establishments.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
New Hope-Lambertville, PA|
Girl Scouts Host First In-Person Cookie Sale At Peddler's Village
"Girl Scouts has really given a lot of our shy girls an opportunity to branch out and find their own," the Brownies' troop leader said.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|
5 Workers At Short Hills Mall Store Arrested In Returns Scheme
Police say 5 workers at a Nordstorm at the mall, all in their 20s, processed more than $40K in fraudulent returns onto gift cards.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|
Colorado Chefs, Restaurants Semifinalists For James Beard Awards
The 2022 James Beard Award semifinalists are here, and Colorado chefs and restaurants are featured strongly throughout.
Ian Krietzberg, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Plainfield Man Prepares For His 13th Annual Polar Plunge
Arturo Chavez, a supervisor at ComEd and the company's "original plunger," has been jumping into freezing water to support Special Olympics.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|
You Can Pay Your Oak Creek Library Fines By Donating Food
For a limited time, donating non-perishable food will not only go toward the food bank, but it'll reduce your library fines.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
High Desert Traveler Wins Big At SuperLotto Plus This Week
When this driver stopped for gas in Baker, they picked up a change of fortune along with their SuperLotto ticket.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Wearing A Mask Could Be Optional In Stamford Schools March 2
The school district originally aimed for March 15 to repeal the mask mandate, but COVID-19 numbers continue to improve.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|
Buckhead Cityhood Movement ‘Will Never End,’ Supporters Say
A week after Buckhead cityhood legislation was scuttled, how are all the players preparing for the next fight?
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
7 Burglars Loot $500K In Luxury Goods From UES Shop, Police Say
Loot from the luxury consignment shop included Chanel and Hermès handbags, Cartier watches and Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|
Candidate Profile: Kayla Biagioni-Smith For School Committee
Kayla Biagnioni-Smith is one of three candidates running for two seats on the Tewksbury School Committee.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|
Easton, Redding and Region 9 Schools To Suspend Mask Mandate
The three school boards voted unanimously to suspend the mask mandate for students and staff inside school buildings, effective Mar. 1.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Brookhaven Town Police Blotter: Feb. 23
A snapshot of some recent police activity in the town.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Mill Rate Would Increase Under Proposed Fairfield Budget
Fairfield's first selectwoman presented her proposed 2023 budget Wednesday, which would include a 0.98 percent mill rate increase.
Anna Bybee-Schier, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|
Meet A Local Ex-Pro Ballplayer: Mike Schweighoffer, Farmington
The third installment of a 9-part periodic series spotlighting former pro baseball players of the 1980s and 1990s from Hartford County.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|
Teen, Police IDed In Deadly Baltimore Shooting: Investigators
The driver killed after accelerating at police in northeast Baltimore has been identified as an Anne Arundel County teen.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
City Council Delays Vote On $1.7M Police Misconduct Settlement
Four aldermen used a parliamentary move to delay the proposed settlement of a lawsuit related to a violent arrest at Brickyard Mall in 2020.
Mark Konkol, Patch Staff
Agoura Hills, CA|
Agoura Hills Woman Jailed 13 Days In Mistaken Identity Case: Suit
An Agoura Hills woman is suing the city of Los Angeles after she was arrested at LAX and jailed for 13 days in a case of mistaken identity.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY|
5 Hudson Valley Restaurants Named James Beard Award Semifinalists
The restaurants were nominated in the best chef and hospitality categories.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|
GOP Candidate Threatens Sarasota Cop’s Career Over Ticket: Video
Congressional candidate Martin Hyde later apologized on Facebook to an officer for being “belligerent and rude” during a traffic stop.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
Mayor Appoints Juan Geracaris To Evanston City Council
If confirmed as 9th Ward councilmember Monday, the Argentina native would become the first Latino to serve on the Evanston City Council.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|
Construction Training Program Gives San Leandro Men Fresh Start
Whether moving forward from recovery or homeless programs, or simply changing careers, a free training program is changing lives.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|
RI Leaders Renew Call For Student COVID-19 Vaccinations
The RI Dept. of Health urged districts with vaccination rates under 20 percent to host a clinics for students.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Fairfax Schools Would Be Fully Funded Under FY 2023 Budget Plan
The $79.2 million budget proposal for FY 2023 would fully fund Fairfax's school system and increase compensation for all county employees.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
New City, NY|
Parents, Other New Yorkers Disagree About Masks In School: Poll
Most students are on winter break, and NY officials plan to review pediatric COVID-19 data and the mask mandate after they return Feb. 28.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Masks At Westfield Schools To Be Optional 'In Most Instances'
Superintendent Raymond González announced that Westfield Schools will go mask-optional, with a few exceptions, at Tuesday night's meeting.
Remy Samuels, Patch Staff
