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The remnants of Ian are expected to bring several inches of rain and gusty winds to Suffolk County tomorrow through early next week, canceling weekend events and ushering in a blustery start to October.

The second annual Oktoberfest event in Grangebel Park has been canceled due to potential inclement weather this weekend, but indoor celebrations will still be held on location at participating local breweries.

The Riverhead CAP is seeking community volunteers to help teach its "Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program" to fifth and sixth grade students at Pulaski Street Elementary School for the 2022 to 2023 school year.

The joint master developers of the long anticipated revitalization project near the blighted Long Island Rail Road station area in Riverhead presented their financial and development qualifications last night in pursuit of an agreement to develop two multimillion dollar mixed-use buildings on municipal properties.

Pulaski Street Intermediate School kicked off this year’s Pulaski PRIDE Program with a pep rally for students and staff, featuring performances, interactive skits and chants led by school mascot Rippy the Riptide.

Two gas station employees were arrested during an underage alcohol sales investigation in town yesterday. Eight other retail establishments were also checked and found to be in compliance.

The developer of a proposed wholesale propane facility and industrial office building on Kroemer Avenue has withdrawn its Riverhead Industrial Development Agency application for financial assistance and will likely downsize its project, after the IDA previously declined to grant the developer’s requested 10-year, 100% enhanced real property tax abatement.

The North Fork Breast Health Coalition has seen an increase in survivors diagnosed with stage four disease since the COVID pandemic, when people postponed routine screenings. The annual 5K walk raises funds used by the group to assist survivors with direct services, including grants, wigs and prosthetics.

Riverhead Police are seeking help locating a 16-year-old boy reported missing from Timothy Hill Children's Ranch last night.

A rundown of actions taken at the Riverhead Town Board meeting of Sept. 20.