PLAINFIELD, IL — Mary Alice Lambert, a longtime fixture of the Plainfield community, died July 18. She was 92. “Mom was complicated and complex and … she was elegant and visionary but always down to Earth,” her son, Michael Lambert, told Patch. “I think that sums her up in a lot of ways.” Known by … Continue reading "'Elegant And Visionary' Mary Alice Lambert Dies At 92"

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Circus Wines, Beer & Spirits plans to relocate to Middletown Plaza, to a new home two doors down from the new Middletown Trader Joe’s. This was reported this week by the Asbury Park Press. Circus Liquors president Lou Scaduto Jr., told the newspaper he plans to be in the new location by … Continue reading "Circus Liquors Says It's Moving, Middletown Says No CO Has Been Filed"

ENFIELD, CT — The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, has drawn more than 10,000 athletes from 200 countries to Paris, France. The “City of Light” has tied London, England by hosting the Summer Games on three occasions, but it is the first time in 100 years the competition … Continue reading "The Forgotten Olympic Gold Medalist Who Graduated Enfield High School"

LONG ISLAND, NY — A series of “Trumpstock” boat parades that brought crowds of mariners out on the water in support of former President Donald Trump in 2020 are headed back to Long Island, as Trump runs once again for office. According to Boaters for Trump, a Facebook page that says its members “proudly promote … Continue reading "'Trumpstock' Boat Parades Heading Back To Long Island"

WHEATON, IL — In 1979, Dr. Bruce Moss, who was not even Dr. Bruce Moss yet, got a phone call to fill in as conductor for Wheaton Municipal Band. Now, he’s set to celebrate 45 years conducting the 80-piece symphonic orchestra with a special concert Saturday that features two of his former students. Moss, then … Continue reading "Conductor Celebrates 45 Years Leading Wheaton Municipal Band"

NORWALK, CT — Celebrating a century of top-notch golf with breathtaking views of Long Island Sound, Shorehaven Golf Club is set to host the 90th Connecticut Open, bringing together more than 140 of the best players in the area on July 29 through 31. Hosting the event for the first time since 1959, the 6,550-yard … Continue reading "Deep Field Of Golfers Set To Tee Off In 90th Connecticut Open"

LISLE, IL — Before she graduated from high school this past spring, Kameryn Rasberry had already undergone two major heart surgeries and a heart transplant. She’d survived Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder twice and undergone chemotherapy. These experiences could have kept her down, but instead, they inspired Kameryn to build a website to foster mental and physical … Continue reading "Lisle Girl Scout Brings A Whole Lot Of Heart To Gold Award Project"

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Increasing reports of rat infestations across Swampscott — and the greater North Shore for that matter — are prompting officials to try to find ways to curb the explosion in population leading to property destruction, trash and dog waste strewn about neighborhoods and the general unpleasantness of encountering rodents all around town. … Continue reading "Swampscott Reacts To Townwide Excessive Rat Problem"

PRINCETON, NJ – On Monday, the council voted to adopt the Redevelopment Plan for the Princeton Theological Seminary Properties. The redevelopment plan calls for 238 residential units with 20 percent set aside as affordable housing units, to be built on Stockton Street at Hibben Road. About 13 percent of the affordable dwelling units shall be … Continue reading "Theological Seminary Redevelopment Plan Adopted By Princeton Council"

Zelina Vega can’t be stopped. On this week’s episode of Raw Talk, the LWO member was interviewed about pulling off a victory over Zoey Stark on the July 22 episode of WWE Raw in Green Bay, WI., despite her arm injury. “I think that’s exactly it. I am a threat,” she said. “They know that. … Continue reading "Zelina Vega Addresses “#PushZelina” Viral Social Media Movement: “They Are So Ready For A Change …”"