Every week, “The Patriot” scours the web to bring you headlines from around the world. Please note that no original reporting is involved. Feel free to discuss these stories at the bottom of the page.

Newark, Ohio – Seniors at Licking Valley High School have organized a second senior prom, separate from the prom hosted by their high school. The event was planned in response to tight regulations placed on the school’s planned prom. Licking Valley Principal announced that in an attempt to curb “grinding,” no hip-hop music will be played and that other activities will be offered during the dance. The alternate prom will take place in a nearby ballroom. 15 parent chaperones and a safety officer will be at the event. 108 tickets have been sold for the alternate prom.

Read more at newarkadvocate.com.

Concord, Massachusetts – The town of Concord will ban the sale of bottled water beginning in 2011. Only water in re-usable bottles can be sold and delivered in the town. Town officials are unsure, however, if the law can take effect without approval from the state of Massachusetts.

Read more at thebostonchannel.com.

Houston, Texas – Despite its being responsible for the recent Gulf oil spill dispensing an estimated 5,000 barrels of oil a day, BP is one of three finalists for an award honoring oil companies for “outstanding safety and pollution prevention.” The winner was already chosen before the oil spill and was scheduled to be announced on May 3. However, the Department of Interior cancelled the event to better focus its efforts on the oil spill. A spokeswoman for the department could not say whether the recent spill could affect the previously chosen winner.

Read more at news.blogs.cnn.com.

Collin Hoofnagle can be reached for comment at [email protected].