Community Corner
Jan. 31: Jail Arrest, Wedding Awards, Whiz Kid
Some things to keep an eye on in the local community.
- A Freeport man was arrested Friday near the front gate of Nassau County's Correctional Center after he refused to shut his phone off. A physical struggle ensued. For the full story, check back with East Meadow Patch at 12 p.m.
- Have You Heard? won two wedding awards for its invitations for the second year in a row. To find out more about the awards, and to see reaction, click here.
- For this week's Whiz Kid, Merrick Patch honors Natalia Wilkins, who's a member of the of the 400 yard freestyle relay team that captured first place in the Nassau County Aquatic Championships. To find out more about her accomplishments, click here.
- After laying quiet for a full season, the East Meadow Farms property is being prepared for the upcoming spring and summer by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) – the new operators of the land. For the full story on what Cornell has planned, check this link.
- Did you check out this week's crime nearby? A delivery man was robbed, and that's not all. For all of the details, click here.
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