WEEKLY RECAP: Four Car Pile Up, 'Drunken' Raccoon, Friends of Camman's Pond

Busy week? No worries. Patch highlighted the top stories of the week so you can catch up on all of the local news. This week, the top stories are:

3. South Merrick Civic Forms Friends of Camman's Pond: At Tuesday's meeting of the South Merrick Community Civic Association (SMCCA), the group formed Friends of Camman's Pond Park, a sub-committee within the group to help with the maintenance of the South Merrick staple.

2. Raccoon Causes a Stir in South Merrick: According to CBS News, a raccoon has been causing quite a commotion in South Merrick near Lindenmere Drive lately. Dubbed a "drunken sailor raccoon" it has been making an appearance often, causing residents to fear for their safety, as well as the safety of children and pets.

1. Witness: Driver Causes Crash After Running Light on Sunrise Highway: Four people were taken to area hospitals on Tuesday afternoon when a truck plowed into a sedan and then continued to hit other vehicles, stopping after it slammed into a pole.