STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It was the perfect day for finding treasures as a group of metal-detecting enthusiasts gathered on Midland Beach on Sunday, bathed in warm sunshine and a gentle breeze. More than ...

PETERBOROUGH — Members of the Best of Northeast metal detectors club, better known as BONE, searched the historic grounds of Bass Farm on Route 123 this week as part of their annual treasure hunt.

The DuPont City Council has banned unauthorized digging and excavating in city parks and property, as well as using metal detectors for that purpose. The unanimous vote came Tuesday. Although local ...