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1 day ago | patch.com | Lorraine Swanson

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will be raffling off another one of Jean Riker’s lovingly handmade tee shirt quilts at the “Run To Remember” 5K Run/Walk on May 3. The race/walk will start and finish at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, 1410 S. Special Olympics (formerly known as Museum Campus Drive). Ricker, 83, has stitched together over 70 quilts made from Chicago police tee shirts from different departments and events.

1 day ago | patch.com | Rich Kirby

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Two Ridgefield High School students have been awarded corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarships under the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's (NMSC) annual National Merit Scholarship Program, officials announced on Wednesday. William Carter won the National Merit Paramount Scholarship, and Pranati Sathyagal won the National Merit PepsiCo Foundation Scholarship.

1 day ago | patch.com | Rich Kirby

CONNECTICUT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation on Monday launched the 2025 Drive Less Connecticut Challenge, urging residents to reduce vehicle use in favor of greener, more sustainable transportation options. The initiative, which began on Earth Day, runs through May 31. The six-week campaign encourages motorists to record their non-driving trips on the CTrides app for a chance to win prizes while contributing to environmental goals.

1 day ago | patch.com | Rich Kirby

WILTON, CT — The Town of Wilton will hold its 2025 Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the Clune Center Auditorium at Wilton High School, officials announced. Voting on the proposed municipal budget and 11 separate bonding questions will take place at the conclusion of the meeting and continue on Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Clune Center lobby.

1 day ago | patch.com | Rich Kirby

NEWTOWN, CT — Multiple collisions and a disorderly conduct charge were at the top of the Newtown Police Department's blotter the last week. Two-Vehicle Crash Reported on Berkshire Road in Newtown Police responded to a two-vehicle crash without injuries on April 16 along Berkshire Road near Toddy Hill Road. According to the report, both vehicles were traveling east when one vehicle attempted to merge left, where the right lane ends.