St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, in Wantagh, is an unassuming campus in an unassuming neighborhood. Weekday visitors might encounter common church activities, such as baby showers and mothers’ groups. And the cherubic 45-year-old Rev. Christopher Hofer appears perfectly cast for his role as rector of a suburban Long Island parish.
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By Timothy Denton
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11/29/18
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Veterans and their families all over the U.S. gather annually on Nov. 11 to remember their loved ones who served their country.
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By Alexandra Dieckmann
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11/15/18
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All the hard work put in to win a county championship was on the mind of Wantagh senior outside hitter Grace Riddle when she stepped to the service line with a chance to bring home the title.
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By Andrew Coen
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11/15/18
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A Wantagh man was arrested on Nov. 5 in connection with a string of six burglaries in Seaford, according to Nassau County police.
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Alexandra Dieckmann and Timothy Denton
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11/15/18
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Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Bellmore travel agent for allegedly scamming at least six cruise trip clients out of payments totaling more than $10,000.
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By Erik Hawkins
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11/9/18
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“This is not a Halloween presentation,” cautioned Tom Watson to mixed laughter as he began his presentation to the Wantagh Museum and Preservation Society.. History is a serious topic for the society’s good-natured recording secretary, so much so, that he even lives in an 18th-century salt box house.
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By Timothy Denton
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11/8/18
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Siblings Kaley, Christian and Keira Young were excited and grateful after appearing on the Oct. 21 episode of “Shark Tank.” Not only did all five “sharks,” or potential investors, buy in to the Wantagh family’s deal, but their product — Cup Board Pro — completely sold out within hours of the show’s airing.
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By Alexandra Dieckmann
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11/8/18
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Turnout was dismal on Oct. 23 as voters came out to approve the use of $800,000 from the Wantagh Union Free School District’s capital reserve fund. The proposition passed by a vote of 249 to 33, and will enable the district to replace the three boilers at Wantagh Middle School.
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By Alexandra Dieckmann
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11/1/18
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John McNamara seems thoroughly comfortable with himself and his role as superintendent of the Wantagh Union Free School District.
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By Timothy Denton
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11/1/18
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The two Wantagh High School Student Government Organization co-presidents, Senior Katie Browne and Sophomore Melanie Volz were welcomed on Sept 20 to their first meeting of the Wantagh Board of Education in their roles as student representatives to the board.
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By Alexandra Dieckmann
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10/26/18
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