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'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.