3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (173+ words) Patch Valley Humane Pet Of The Week: Carey Martin Carey Martin is a "10-pound shy sweetheart with a quiet, gentle charm." The following is a news release from Valley Humane Society: "Carey Martin’s a 10-pound shy sweetheart with a quiet,…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (261+ words) MANCHESTER, NH — The Manchester Country Club will host a Casino Night fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, in The Great Room, with proceeds supporting Operation Delta Dog, a local nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans in need. Members can…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (409+ words) NORTHPORT, NY — Moon, a 1-year-old black cat whose long wait has earned her the nickname “Blue Moon,” is Northport Cat Rescue Association’s Cat of the Week. The rescue said it is hoping that this time, Moon’s forever family is reading. “Her…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (290+ words) TOMS RIVER, NJ — A pair of Toms River Township public works employees are receiving praise for stepping in to help a young boy after his mother suffered a medical episode. The incident happened Sept. 3, officials said, Mayor Daniel Rodrick and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (205+ words) MILFORD, MA — One of the Milford Police Department’s most recognizable members will complete his final shift this week. K-9 Titan will retire on Friday after participating in more than 230 field deployments, according to the department. Fellow officers and K-9 teams…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (107+ words) MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A police chief in Morris County is being recognized for his heroic actions during a Florida vacation. Riverdale Police Chief Charles "Chuck" Quant Jr. received a letter of appreciation after his quick thinking saved an 11-year-old girl…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (221+ words) BERLIN, CT — After more than nine years of tracking suspects, visiting schools and making appearances throughout the community, one of the Berlin Police Department's four-legged officers has worked his final patrol shift. K9 Casner has officially retired from police duty on…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (952+ words) HUNTINGTON, NY — Tiger and Mittens, a bonded brother-and-sister pair of tabby kittens found in Babylon, are this week’s Huntington adoptable pets of the week. “Sometimes, the smallest lives have the biggest stories,” Grateful Paw Cat Shelter said. Tiger and Mittens…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (292+ words) WATERFORD, CT — Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control Officer Robert Yuchniuk will step down Sept. 1 after 38 years in public safety, including the past 16 years working in animal control. Yuchniuk announced his resignation in a Facebook post, saying he is leaving as he…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (145+ words) Patch Celebrate National Dog Day With Pup Pics From IL Patch Readers We were positively bombarded with precious pooch pics. Check out these amazing dogs and give your own an bonus treat or an extra scritch behind the ears. Just…...