- Driver Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in Fatal Meadowbrook Accident: The man who was allegedly responsible for killing two people while they were standing outside their car on the Meadowbrook Parkway was re-arrested Friday and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and driving while impaired by drugs.
- Pre-Schooler to Donate Hair for Pediatric Cancer: A 4-year-old that goes to Merrick Woods will be donating her hair to raise money for those with pediatric cancer.
- Merrick Store Owner Seeks Help in Identifying Shoplifter: A man allegedly stole a bottle of vodka from Merrick Wines & Spirits Thursday morning.
- Merrick BOE Approves Money for School Security: The Merrick Board of Education approved $200,000 out of the 2012-13 budget to be used to explore security enhancement for the district’s three elementary schools.
- Pedestrians Struck at Merrick Avenue, Sunrise Highway Intersection: Two pedestrians were struck while crossing the street at the intersection of Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway Tuesday, but neither sustained serious injuries.
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