Community Corner

Week In Review: Civic Groups Team Up to Save 'The Witch's Hat'

In other news, residents speak out against a proposed challenge course at the Baiting Hollow Scout camp.

Here's a round-up of the top stories around Riverhead this week. 

Police & Fire

Police Charge Suspect After Child Grabbed At Pine Tree Day Nursery: A suspect was charged with hopping the fence at a Riverhead nursery school and grabbing a child's hand. A hero teacher sprang into action and saved the day.

Cops: Flanders Resident Charged With DWI: An illegal U-turn led to arrest.

Southampton Cops: Duo Caught by Police After Fleeing: Police said two men ran from police after drinking in public.

Update: 4 Injured After Woman Hits 3 Cars in Wading River: An accident left four injured this week.

Government

Scout Camp Challenge Course Debate Rages On: Residents speak out on both sides of a controversy involving the construction of a proposed challenge course at the Baiting Hollow Scout Camp.

5 New Cops Could Be Coming to Riverhead: The town board spoke with Police Chief David Hegermiller about a new grant that would allow for hiring new officers.

Proposed Sunday Bus Service Expansion Up For Vote Tuesday: Expanded Sunday and evening bus service could be coming soon to Suffolk County.

Cops: Four Suspects Charged With Felony After Stealing From Tanger: Suspects face grand larceny charges -- the second grand larceny arrest incident in a week at Tanger.

Business

New Chef In the Kitchen At The Riverhead Project: Chef Roy Wohlars specializes in recipes inspired by local waters. 

New Sneaker Store Setting Up Shop In Riverhead: A new sneaker store is coming to town.

Joe's Crab Shack Aiming for Early June Opening: A June 4 grand opening is expected at the Route 58 restaurant taking the place of Boulder Creek. 

Community

Civic Group Teams Up To Save 'The Witch's Hat': Residents rally to save an icon.

Civics to Talk Bus Barn With Superintendent: Residents raised their objections to moving the Riverhead school district's bus barn to Riverside, according to Flanders, Riverside and Northampton Community Association Vice President Vince Taldone.

Heidi Behr to Be Honored Around Riverhead Town: Eight years after she died in a tragic ambulance accident, EMT Heidi Behr will be honored in a number of ways around Riverhead.

Family of Murdered Flanders Student Keeps Memory Alive: Demitri Hampton's family has set up a scholarship fund and will host a fundraiser in memory of the young man who was killed by armed gunman in a home invasion.

Hero Nursery School Teacher Launches Slap Attack: When an intruder hopped the fence of a Riverhead nursery school, a teacher launched into attack, slapping him until he released a little boy's hand.

Riverhead Horse Rescue Offers New Life, Promise: A Riverhead horse rescue is hosting a fundraiser to aid in their mission.

Riverhead Foundation Releases Porpoise Named 'Noodle': A porpoise was rehabbed and set free last week.

Schools

Middle School Students Make Cars Fly: Shoreham-Wading River students win a competition.


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