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June 2, 2005 / Front Page

State Senator Fuschillo proposes to toughen DWI laws

by Tiffany Elliott

In an effort to to reduce driving while intoxicated (DWI) instances, State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo announced his new legislation, S2276, which would provide for automatic jail time for those driving with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of . More...

GOP taps Henry for Babylon Town Board; announces names of other November Town-County candidates

by Carolyn James

Tell two people... who will tell two people...who will tell two people about the good government that this Republican slate can bring to Babylon and we More...

Babylon Jr.-Sr. High School to open school store

Babylon High School DECA (Distributive Educational Clubs of America) is in the process of formulating a contest to name a new school store, scheduled to open in September for the beginning of the 2005-2006 school year. More...

Tyler Walther makes SCMEA

Tyler Walther, the son of Cathy and Pete Walther of Babylon Village, participated in the Suffolk County Music Educators More...

First Presbyterian Church of Babylon names new pastor

The First Presbyterian Church of Babylon has called the Reverend Thomas D. Sutter as its new pastor. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Sutter attended the Wichita State University where he received his BBA degree. More...

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Schools/Sports

Babylon High School performs "Our Town"

Our Town, the Pulitzer prize-winning play play by Thornton Wilder, was performed by the theater department of Babylon High School recently. More...

May Moore School in Deer Park celebrates Earth Day

Students at the May Moore Primary School in Deer Park commemorated Earth Day on April 21 with a school-wide celebration that took place throughout the day. More...

W. I. Captree Elementary poetry Tea Party held for students and parents

Following a field trip to Walt Whitman More...

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Obituaries

Lois Ruggles, volunteer reader inWB schools

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime West Babylon Lois Ruggles, died May 3, 2005 at her home in Weeki Wachee, Florida. She was 74. More...

Joseph Lombardo, resident of

West Babylon

Joseph Lombardo, of West Babylon, died March 19, 2005. He was 68 years old. More...

John C. Zemba, of Babylon

John C. Zemba died on March 10, 2005. Survivors include his wife Grace; his children Dr. More...

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Babylon Public Library expansion stays on schedule

by Janine Logan

Community curiosity and laborers More...

. . . and Babies Make Eight!

Just one day old, these six new lovelies were being reared in a local lake enjoying some of the sunshine that finally broke through late last week. They found the water just fine and obediently followed mom and dad around getting swimming lessons. More...

Babylon Town Councilman Horsley holds kickoff fundraiser for run in the 14th Leg. district

by Carolyn James

Babylon Town Councilman Wayne Horsley, who announced that he is running for the seat currently held by S.C. Leg. David Bishop got a little help from his friends recently. More...

Udall Road School tackles traffic concerns

by Tiffany Elliott

After West Islip residents raised concern about potential traffic dangers at the busy at the corner of Bayshore and Schember Roads, Suffolk County Police have agreed to add police patrols there to ensure the safety of students walking to and from the More...

Republican Party holds annual Lincoln's Day dinner at La Grange

by Carolyn James

Saying the large turnout was a tribute to the two men being honored, Babylon Town Republican leader Harry Withers thanked supporters who gathered for the party More...