April Pokorny
April is a writer, reporter and copy editor for the LOCAL news websites. She is a retired educator and proud grandma. April lives in Calverton.
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Community News
Long Island Antique Power Association waves goodbye to the jewel of its collection…temporarily
The Long Island Antique Power Association has raised about $30,000 — half of what it needs — to get its historic steam-powered 1928 tractor in running condition.
Obituaries
Kenneth Arthur Higgins, 70
Kenneth Arthur Higgins of Greenport, formerly of Bayside, died at his home on Sunday, June 24, 2018. He was 70 years old.
He was born...
Obituaries
William H. Warner Jr., 52
William H. Warner Jr. of Southold died on Saturday, June 23, 2018. He was 52 years old.
He was born on May 30, 1966 in...
Obituaries
Angela C. Johnson, 53
Angela C. Johnson of Riverhead died April 14, 2018. She was 53 years old.
She was born in Riverhead on Jan. 21, 1965 to Neimon...
Upcoming
Riverhead Rotary to hold annual Herb Dresher memorial spaghetti dinner fundraiser, March 28
Bring a hearty appetite to the Riverhead Rotary Club's annual Herb Dresher Memorial Dinner on March 28 at Polish Hall.
The club will be serving...
Obituaries
Margaret M. Bloem, 87
Obituary of Margaret M. Bloem of Calverton who died Feb. 8, 2018 at age 87.
Community News
Who runs a 5K, a 10K, a half-marathon and a marathon in four days?
Mike Davis of Aquebogue raised $71,500 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during a grueling challenge earlier this month at Disney. But he's not done yet.
Obituaries
Jennie Pupecki, 101
Obituary of Jennie Pupecki of Peconic who died Dec. 31, 2017 at age 101.
Riverhead High School
RHS Bible Club raises more than 1K for breast cancer
Members of the Riverhead High School Bible Club participated in a fundraising walk for breast cancer research. Their team was ranked 23rd out of 145 participating teams in the event.
Upcoming
Rec Department plans some spooky Halloween activities for youngsters
Riverhead's Recreation Department has some spooky Halloween activities planned this week for the town's youngsters.
On Thursday, Oct. 26 and Friday, Oct. 27 between 5...
