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Erin Donohue

Erin Donohue is the webmaster for L&M Publications and Assistant Editor of Merrick Life.

Memorial scholarship awarded

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Merrick Life attended the first annual presentation of the Philip L. Williams memorial scholarship. Named for the former Commander of the Merrick Post of the American Legion 1282, the awarded was given by the family to a graduating high school senior who personified the qualities of Mr. Williams.

Brian McCauley Street Naming

Brian McCauley Street Naming

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Gianelli Avenue in North Merrick was dedicated in a street naming ceremony honoring 9/11 first responder, Brian McCauley.

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Merrick hosts fire parade and drill

Merrick hosts fire parade and drill

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Merrick Fire Department's Empire Hose Co. 3 hosted the 2010 Nassau County Parade and Drill.

Property Tax Cap program debut

Property Tax Cap program debut

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Candidate for NYS Governor, Andrew Cuomo crosses party lines to join forces with Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano to introduce a property tax cap.

About time for a sign?

About time for a sign?

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

North Merrick residents welcome a new 4-way stop sign at Camp and Chapin Avenues.

Many ‘aspire’ to live in the Merricks

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Merrick residents rebut the Vanity Fair online article that no one aspires to live in a town like ours.

Sam Miller saves the music

Sam Miller saves the music

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

Levy-Lakeside sixth grader lends talent to VH-1's annual event.

Merrick is the location of choice for TV

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

The Onion Sports, a popular web series is set to debut on Comedy Central.

It’s here! the Merrick Fall Festival begins

It’s here! the Merrick Fall Festival begins

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Merrick Avenue will close during festival hours from Loines Avenue south to Sunrise Highway, no cars will be allowed on this section of the avenue after 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday September 25 and 26. Thanks to Michael Krassner of Bellmore for this photo of Friday night's carnival. More photos on Merrick Life's Facebook page.

Viewpoint: Finding Gary Box

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The Memorial Museum is seeking at least one photograph or portrait image for each person killed on September 11, 2001, and on February 26, 1993 – during the first World Trade Center attack – for a memorial exhibition.

Calhoun vs. Mepham Football

Calhoun vs. Mepham Football

Sat, Sep 25, 2010

Check out photos from Calhoun JV's first victory of the season.

Camp Avenue celebrates Halloween

Camp Avenue celebrates Halloween

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

School annual Halloween parade features a gaggle of ghouls and goblins.

Headed for retirement

Headed for retirement

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

The couple behind the famed MaryBill Diner get set to retire.

Celebrating Veterans Day

Celebrating Veterans Day

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

Birch School plays host to veterans and grandfathers-who-served at an early Veterans Day event.

Election Day Bake Sale

Election Day Bake Sale

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

School bake sales help fund extra programs for the students.

NM SEPTA Fashion Show SHINES

NM SEPTA Fashion Show SHINES

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

It's the rainbow connection at this year's fashion show.

Cpl. Kevin Vaughn comes home

Cpl. Kevin Vaughn comes home

Sun, Mar 11, 2012

See our photos online now.

What the QR?

What the QR?

Sat, Aug 20, 2011

Introducing a new way to get information.

Merrick Festival ‘falls’ later this year

Sat, Aug 20, 2011

This year's event to honor our American heroes.

Reporting from the heart:  9/11 legacy – A letter to Pop Pop

Reporting from the heart: 9/11 legacy – A letter to Pop Pop

Sat, Sep 10, 2011

Frankie DeVito's letter to his Pop Pop is published by 9/11 group.

Its all about Networking

Its all about Networking

Fri, Sep 23, 2011

MEMBERS OLD AND NEW JOINED together for a Merrick Chamber of Commerce networking event.

Check out our website

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Learn how to access pdfs online for free.

Merrick Festival falls later this year

Merrick Festival falls later this year

Sat, Oct 08, 2011

October 22 and 23 is the 21st Annual Festival.

A garden grows in honor of North Merrick pioneer

A garden grows in honor of North Merrick pioneer

Mon, Oct 10, 2011

Video and photos from Friday's dedication are here.

A garden grows for Dr. June Irvin

A garden grows for Dr. June Irvin

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

Old Mill Road courtyard dedicated to former school superintendent.

Halloween in the Merricks

Halloween in the Merricks

Mon, Oct 31, 2011

Check out our photos from Halloween 2011.

Have a Rockin' Holiday - with Toxin

Have a Rockin' Holiday - with Toxin

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

L&M Publications is just one of the concert sponsors.

The Rag-a-muffins are back!

The Rag-a-muffins are back!

Sat, Nov 26, 2011

The renewal of a tradition from yesteryear. The NMFD brings back the Rag-A-Muffin parade.

2011 Baby Kasey turns one

2011 Baby Kasey turns one

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

Catching up with the 2011 Baby of the Year in the Merricks.

Purick family celebration

Purick family celebration

Sat, Dec 03, 2011

Every year the Purick family lights the tree of hope in the pocket park named for them.

Save Sacred Heart School

Save Sacred Heart School

Sat, Dec 10, 2011

Parent seek response from diocese on school closure.

Merrick says goodbye to Bill Halleran

Merrick says goodbye to Bill Halleran

Fri, Dec 16, 2011

Pearl Harbor survivor dies.

Meet the new man and woman of the year

Meet the new man and woman of the year

Sun, Dec 25, 2011

Merrick Life and the Chamber of Commerce will honor MeMe Wanderman and Al Lage this year.

2011 year in review

Sat, Dec 31, 2011

Looking back at the year that was.

You are invited to Merrick’s Man and Woman of the Year dinner

You are invited to Merrick’s Man and Woman of the Year dinner

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

Come down and meet those that serve our community.

Denenberg presents scholarship know-how at Calhoun

Denenberg presents scholarship know-how at Calhoun

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

Students are urged to apply for as many scholarships as possible.

Sacred Heart goes to the rally - Save our Schools

Sacred Heart goes to the rally - Save our Schools

Sat, Jan 21, 2012

Report from the rally site.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Sat, Jan 28, 2012

Merrick Life gets a visit from the NMFD.

A wheely  good time

A wheely good time

Sat, Jan 28, 2012

Park Avenue hosts unicycle program.

Welcome to the world baby Matteo

Welcome to the world baby Matteo

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Meet Merrick Life's first baby of 2012.

Merrick Chamber celebrates

Merrick Chamber celebrates

Sat, Feb 04, 2012

Installation and Man and Woman of the Year celebrated.

‘Who’s Got Game’ for a valentine?

‘Who’s Got Game’ for a valentine?

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Learn to start or keep the conversation going

COPS: Burglar busted for early A.M. blaze

COPS: Burglar busted for early A.M. blaze

Sat, Mar 03, 2012

Two firefighters suffer injury during blaze.

Welcome home Cpl. Kevin Vaughan

Welcome home Cpl. Kevin Vaughan

Sat, Mar 17, 2012

Recap of parade and letters (from our readers) about the event.

Dr. George Caso is fondly praised by his patients

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

What our readers have to say about Merrick doctor.

Meet Faith the Dog and her mom, Jude

Meet Faith the Dog and her mom, Jude

Wed, Mar 28, 2012

Meet Jude Stringfellow and her dog Faith, our first video from our interview with this famous duo.

Brownies save the Easter Eggstravaganza

Brownies save the Easter Eggstravaganza

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Thanks to all who helped, sponsored, participated and raised funds. Camp Avenue Brownie Troop 2398, diligently saved their pennies and donated $30 to save this North Merrick tradition.

Dr. George Caso dies at 87

Dr. George Caso dies at 87

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

The town doctor leaves a lasting legacy.

It's fair time!

It's fair time!

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

This weekend's fair is scholarship fundraiser.

Surprise! You’re the Merricks’ Mother of the Year!

Surprise! You’re the Merricks’ Mother of the Year!

Sat, May 12, 2012

Ellen Sheldon gets a great surprise at work.