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New Eagle Scout Mike Duncklee was joined by his family, sister Amanda, mother Norma, father Michael, and brother Eddie at the his Court of Honor ceremony on June 25.

Eagle Scout gives back to Seaford church

Michael Duncklee’s scouting career has spanned more than a decade, and it ended with him achieving the highest honor. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/29/16

Boy Scout John Vaiano, far right, supervised his fellow Scouts who planted bushes and flowers outside the Wantagh Public Library on June 11.

Scout spearheads Wantagh Library beautification

After watching his older brother give back to the community, John Vaiano wanted to do the same. The 13-year-old Boy Scout from Troop 96 recently completed a community service project at the Wantagh Public Library, beautifying the flower bed adjacent to the parking lot. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/21/16

New Eagle Scout Nathaniel Lettieri, left, was congratulated by his brothers, who also are Eagle Scouts, Philip, Vincent, Quentin and Joseph at his Court of Honor ceremony on June 4.

Seaford family boasts five Eagle Scouts

Five brothers, five Eagle Scouts. That’s the case for the Lettieri family, of Seaford. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/14/16

Brendan McKenna, seated, was helped by volunteers, from left, Kieran McKenna, Logan von Runnen, Jack Bruno, Brendan von Runnen, Jack Bendetto and Carl Bloom in building three spirit benches for Wantagh’s elementary schools at the end of May.

Wantagh twins give back to the schools

Brendan and Kieran McKenna have been quite busy lately. The 13-year-old twins from Wantagh finished up their community service projects, in the hopes of becoming Eagle Scouts in the coming months. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/14/16

Matias Ferreira lost his legs serving in Afghanistan.

New home gives veteran a new start

Matias Ferreira, a Marine Corps veteran who has recovered from severe injuries he suffered while deployed in Afghanistan, is receiving a new house from the non-profit organization Homes for Our Troops. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/7/16

Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 will lead this year’s Memorial Day parade, which starts at 10 a.m. on Monday.

Here come the parades

“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.” more

By Rebecca Anderson | 5/24/16

Troop 96 Boy Scout Ben Schablin, right, officially became an Eagle Scout at a ceremony on April 30 at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church when he was joined by his father, Michael, and mother, Gerilyn Coccia.

Wantagh Eagle Scout grateful for support

As Ben Schablin continued to advance in the Boy Scouts, he looked at others earning their Eagle rank and thought, “I can do that.” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/18/16

Diego Sanchez, of Wantagh Troop 189, was honored by County Legislator Rose Walker, far left, after becoming an Eagle Scout. He was joined by his parents, Maureen and Jose.

Troop 189 scout earns Eagle rank

Diego Sanchez, a Boy Scout with Wantagh Troop 189, recently attained his Eagle rank during a Court of Honor ceremony at Levittown Hall. He started his scouting career as a Tiger with Pack 376 and continued in Cub Scouts, earning the Arrow of Light Award. more

5/11/16

Stephen Vaiano presented church President Charles Jackson with the framed Herald article from when the flagpole was dedicate last year.

Wantagh scout rises to the top

Stephen Vaiano became Wantagh’s newest Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor ceremony on April 16 at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church. Joined by about 100 fellow Boy Scouts, family members, friends and local dignitaries, Vaiano, 16, was recognized for achieving scouting’s highest honor. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/20/16

Eagle Scout Jesse Priest was congratulated by his parents, Tara and Larry, at his Court of Honor ceremony on Feb. 27 at St. William the Abbot Church.

Priest walks into church, walks out an Eagle Scout

Following a scouting career that has spanned a dozen years, Jesse Priest has finally reached the top. The Seaford resident officially became an Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor ceremony on Feb. 27 at St. William the Abbot Church. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/9/16

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