5 Headlines From Nearby Patch Towns

Kings Park

Eagle Scout Jeremy Wendt took on the daunting task of building  a new roof andgetting it on top of the two-story-high silo. After Wendt's idea was approved by Scout leaders in May, he raised $1,000 with a pancake breakfast.

Commack students collected gifts to send to children in need throughout the world this holiday season. They managed to gather enough items to fill 351 shoe boxes with toys, candy, school and art supplies and clothing. The boxes will be shipped to children ages 2 to 14 all over the world through the Samaritan’s Purse organization.

With 1,485 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in his second season with the Stony Brook Seawolves this year, both single-season school records, Miguel Maysonet was named the Big South Offensive Player of the Year.

Suffolk County Police have arrested six men Tuesday as "Johns" in prostitution sting conducted on  Suffolk Avenue in Islandia.

On Saturday in almost 60 degree weather they had over 500 people jump into the water. Combined, the event raised over $73,000, according to the official Polar Plunge website. Last year the temperature was about 52 degrees with to raise about $50,000.