The members of the Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club and the Hicksville Fire Department are grateful to the many members of the Hicksville community who helped make last week's Community Tree Lighting Ceremony a success. FULL STORY

The Hicksville Public Library will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 19 to on or about Monday, Jan. 13 for extensive maintenance. The book drops will be closed. No fines will be charged for library materials. Please keep all library materials at home until the library reopens. In addition, all programs are cancelled until the library reopens and registration for future programs will be rescheduled. The library apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause patrons. The Hicksville Illustrated News received word of the closure at press time. Attempts to reach library personnel were unsuccessful. FULL STORY

Holy Family traveled to St. Cyril's to confront a formidable foe. Not only did St. Cyril's have an enormous size advantage, but they also possessed an explosive point guard. FULL STORY

The Hicksville Flash Boys U14 Soccer team finished their fall season in first place. Their record was 7-1-1, with the best goals against average in their division. FULL STORY