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Lawyer For Accused Gilgo Killer's Estranged Wife Speaks On New Search - Riverhead, NY - As police searched Rex Heuermann's home for the 4th day this week, the attorney for his estranged wife talks about the toll on his family.

Hackensack Health May Be Dropped From Aetna Network, Is Negotiating - Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Health providers may be dropped from Aetna's insurance network if the two companies don't agree to rates by a deadline.

Signs Of Spring: Rita's Reopens Franchises In Lower Bucks - Warminster, PA - Rita's Italian Ice is getting a jump on spring by opening numerous locations throughout the region. A Richboro location opens on Thursday.

Hatboro Bakery Banking On Taylor Swift Super Bowl Interest - Hatboro-Horsham, PA - Lochel's Bakery of Hatboro is juggling three holidays in four days and first preparing sweet treats for Super Bowl Sunday.

Warminster Road Bridge Reopening Date Up In Air - Hatboro-Horsham, PA - Hatboro officials said PennDOT has not provided an update on when the bridge would be reopened. It was supposed to be finished this month.

'Indescribable Heartbreak' For Family Of LI Man Killed On Roadway - Sachem, NY - Richard "Uncle Ricky" DiRocco took his final steps as he was struck by a vehicle that didn't stop, cops say. His family hopes for justice.

Accuser 'Exasperated' By Outcome Of D161 Teacher Sex Abuse Probe - Homewood-Flossmoor, IL - The woman spoke with Patch Thursday, saying she was frustrated and discouraged by the outcome of the district's investigation.

Labor Day Weather: Calm Weekend Expected After Destructive Storm - Across Georgia, GA - As southeast and coastal Georgia clean their communities following Hurricane Idalia, all is expected to be calm in metro ATL.

Public Input A Must In Power Plant Projects: State Representatives - Peabody, MA - Reps. Jenny Armini, Manny Cruz, Sally Kerans, Jerry Parisella and Thomas Walsh urge the state to open the MA Public Utilities process.

Local Pool Reopens Amid Heat Wave, Splash Pads Offer Cool-Off Spot - Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL - We've got a roundup of pools, splash pads open Thursday as temps soar. Health officials urge residents to stay hydrated, limit time out.