Barn Again Farm, now located at the Ketcham Inn Foundation’s Duck Barn at the corner of Bay Avenue and Montauk Highway in East Moriches, is gearing up for their season opening on Friday, April 3. …
Cold and snowy weather didn’t prevent the Center Moriches Free Public Library from getting a head start for the spring crop this year. According to library clerk Tina Mavrotheris, winter seed …
Chamber celebrates Miriam Gillies’s 90th birthday The chamber would like to wish Miriam Gillies a very happy 90th birthday! Miriam, chairwoman of our Veterans Parade, has devoted …
The recent spate of intense cold and snow has brought delays, frustration, and inconvenience as we continue to dig out and watch for signs of weather events on the horizon. Yet the potential …
Owner Chuck Sanders recently opened his business, Plumb Tech, at his new location, 157 Montauk Highway in the Moriches. Originally located on Frowein Road in Center Moriches, Sanders has been …
It may come as no surprise that speeding and traffic congestion are problems in Suffolk County, where we have more miles of roads and the most registered vehicles in the state. We also lead the state …
At the present time, Helping Makes U Happy has 80 Easter baskets and breakfast bags to put together for kids in need. Wouldn’t you like to help us by donating to fill all the empty bags and put …
Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing resident Stella Crennan turned 103 this past Feb. 8. She celebrated with a party surrounded by family, friends and music. Crennan was born on Feb. 8, 1923, in …
In 1922, Hoshyla Farms founder Dimitry Hoshyla planted his first crops in East Meadow as an immigrant from Ukraine with the American dream. Today, over 100 years later, the Hoshyla family roots are …
As we step into February, a month often associated with connection, community, and hearts, I am reminded of the incredible strength and spirit of our local business community. This is a time to …
On Jan. 12, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released an advisory for New Yorkers about rising cases of avian influenza (HPAI) as bird migrations continue through …
We learned recently of the death of Dougie, whose letter to Santa asking for a home was our December 2023 cover story. Dougie didn’t have much going for him when he first came to our …
Caring for her 10-plus-year-old dog, local Center Moriches resident Catherine McHeffey said she feels it is a privilege. McHeffey, 33, graduated from St. Joseph’s in 2015 and Adelphi with her …
February at Helping Makes U Happy means cooking is back! Normally during February break, we’ve done a couple days of cooking with Chef Keith ‘n Kids. This year, the Eastport Fire …
The Tide is welcoming 2026 in the Moriches with admirable New Year’s resolutions from many of our local faces. What is your New Year’s goal? Daniel Panico, Brookhaven Town …
A ticking in her ear, brain fog when she’d try to complete tasks at work, nausea and vertigo set Caitlyn Mercado on the journey of her young life last August. Following a misdiagnosis at an …
Trying to answer a question about local history can lead to some interesting details. Take, for example, the origin of James Hawkins Road in Moriches. A Google search turned up a Facebook entry …
Virginia Tyson was selected by Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches to be their grand marshal for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. She said growing up in Center Moriches has always been an …
On Nov. 8, 2025, the Moriches Rotary Club held a Stuff a Bus at the Center Moriches King Kullen to benefit the food pantries at the Eastport Bible Church and the Center Moriches Presbyterian Church. …
For nearly 10 years, Steve Druek, owner of Druek True Value, has volunteered his time and services to decorate and light the Christmas tree in the Center Moriches Square Shopping Center for the …
