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Well-Spoken Writers Club seeks entries in short story contest
The Well-Spoken Writers Club, a group of writers from Riverhead and Southold, has announced it is sponsoring a short story contest with the theme, “autumn.” Submit your story with no more than 1,200 words by October 31, 2024, to wellspokenwriters@gmail.com. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to the locally owned bookstore, A Book Place, located at 489 East Main Street in Riverhead.
Illinois’ Last One Closed In 2020, Now The Final US Store Closes
When you think about it, 62 years is a pretty good run for a store that at one time had over 2,400 locations scattered across the United States, and had made the phrase "blue light special" synonymous with bargains and things you could pick up cheaply. Although the company itself...
14-Year-Old Severely Injured In Merrick Crash
It happened on Friday, Oct. 4, at 9:40 p.m. in Merrick, according to Nassau County Police. A 41-year-old man operating a 2023 Ford pickup truck traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) was involved in a collision with a 14-year-old boy riding a bicycle northbound on Merrick Avenue. The boy...
Hamden Man arrested with illegal pistol in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was arrested Wednesday in New Haven after making threats with an illegal handgun, according to police. A weapons complaint was sent to Hamden Police stating that 20-year-old Ceion Pettigrew was in possession of a pistol with a drum magazine while operating a white Nissan Altima. Police found Pettigrew […]
Jamesport Fire Department holds food drive for victims of historic flooding in N. Carolina
Jamesport Fire Department is holding a food drive to aid people in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. The food drive is taking place now through 12 noon on Sunday, Jamesport Fire Chief Duffy Griffiths said. The pavilion located behind the Jamesport firehouse at 25 Manor Lane is the primary drop-off point for the food drive. Secondary drop-off locations are Duffy’s Deli at 1566 Main Rd., Jamesport and the Clam Bar at Alize Brewery at 10560 Main Rd., Mattituck.
Volunteers needed to help continue mission of Island Heart Food Pantry
A local food pantry is seeking out volunteers to prevent closing its doors. For more than 40 years, the Island Heart Food Pantry in Middle Island — a mission of the Mt. Sinai Congregational Church — has served thousands of people across Long Island. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020, the pantry has not been able to fully recover after a significant loss of volunteers — all while still needing to help feed the food insecure.
Shelter Pets of the Week: Johnny Cash and June Carter
This week’s shelter pets are the inseparable pair of Johnny Cash and June Carter, available for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter!. Johnny (male) and June (female) sport matching red and brown coats and are approximately four years old. They are both pint-sized meatballs, about the same size as a bulldog.
Miller Place Panthers football rains on Port Jeff Royals’ homecoming
The Miller Place Panthers rained on Port Jeff’s homecoming football game under a persistent drizzle, shutting out the Royals 41-0 in the League IV matchup on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28. Port Jeff (0-2) struggled offensively against a stout Panther defense and failed to gain any traction, searching for that...
Centereach Cougars volleyball notch up another sweep
The Cougars of Centereach girls volleyball squad has won four out of six games to open their 2024 season, and in all of those four wins they have swept their opponent 3-0 in the best of five sets. The Cougars hosted Deer Park Saturday morning, Sept. 28, and made short...
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