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This Week: Sam Watts Birthday, Lost Dog Found, Hubble Update and More

Patch recaps top stories from the week of Aug. 12-19.

Here are some of last week's top stories in Wheaton:

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Patch is looking for a few things from you:

Tell us your ideas 

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This week, Patch launched "Visions for Vacancies," a new feature asking readers to share ideas for new businesses to replace vacancies around Wheaton. Our first feature is on the Old JB Winterberry Space, 124 N. Main St. in downtown Wheaton.

Show us your photos from the first day of school

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It's a big day—that first day. Photographer Jeff Cagle compiled advice take the best possible photos on the first day of school. We want to see your first day photos! Upload them to our Pics & Clips.

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