A year in review 2023

Out with the old and in with the new; let’s all say goodbye to 2023. Now is a better time than ever to review the last 12 months.

Here is to good health and prosperity in 2024!

JANUARY

During the start of the New Year, as local officials made new plans, we printed photos from the annual Christmas Parade of Lights and tree and menorah lighting; we did a cover story of Love and Country moving to a nationwide effort; and we highlighted our Inspiration Award winner as the Moriches Paquatuck Squaws, now known as the Camp Paquatuck Fundraisers.

FEBRUARY

This month, we highlighted local teachers who fundraised for the Ukraine, and we did a story on the community staple, the Moriches Bay Deli, and another story on the new ownership at the Moriches Bagel Deli.

MARCH

This month, we did a story on real estate in the Moriches, and the chamber announced their 2023 St Patrick’s Day grand marshal as Joseph Townsend.

APRIL

The Presbyterian Church of the Moriches celebrated 275 years and we featured a beautiful photo of the historic church. We also featured the St. Patrick’s Day parade and the 4-Leaf Clover 5K Run.

MAY

As the weather began to warm, Waterdrinker’s Tulip Festival made it to the front page. Another 152 acres were preserved in Manorville, and a former ESM baseball player was featured for making the St. Joe’s team.

JUNE

In June, BMX stunt performers came to ESM and the CM Beautification Organization was featured for their Main Street flowers efforts. Also, local school districts released their top of the class lists.

JULY

The Moriches Angler’s Club took the front page for a 275-pound thresher shark catch during their shark tournament. Also, the CM Fire Department failed their bond proposition with close margins. Also, prom photos made it an interior page.

AUGUST

The Center Moriches Library was featured for their new summer library tour, the annual Veteran’s Fishing trip was featured, and an NFL Flag Football league launched on the East End.

SEPTEMBER

School was in session and we featured “goodbye to summer” photos. Also, the Center Moriches School District proposed a bond vote for upgrades and the possibility of a new turf field. The Center Moriches Fire Department also planned a bond revote while the CM Library launched their recycling project.

OCTOBER

Homecoming at Center Moriches was featured on the front page this month, and though voting doubled, the fire department bond vote failed again. The Spooky Walk at Camp Paquatuck also celebrated 35 years with new dates announced.

NOVEMBER

On the front page, we honored local men and women for Veterans Day and did a story on the Veterans Day grand marshal, Charles Wohr. The Camp Paquatuck Squaws changed their name to the Camp Paquatuck Fundraisers and the camp broke ground at their new pool. Also, the CM Library launched their Mitten Tree program.

DECEMBER

Closing out the year of 2023, we helped a shelter dog try to find a home for the holidays with a letter. We also featured last month’s Veterans Day parade on the front page. Karen Dunne was also featured for being elected to councilman Dan Panico’s town council seat. Panico was elected to serve as town supervisor.