"We were so surprised that Ciara was the first Mineola baby for the New Year," stated new mom Peggy Feron. Born at Winthrop-University Hospital on Monday, Jan 8, Ciara Ann Feron is the town's first new baby for 2001. Mineola residents Edward and Peggy Feron beamed with pride as they spoke of their new daughter's arrival into the world. FULL STORY

It is an announcement that did not come as a surprise since many speculated he would be retiring soon. However, it was still an announcement that was difficult for the superintendent to make. FULL STORY

The varsity captains were announced at Thursday's board of education meeting. The captains and teams were wished well on their seasons. They are: FULL STORY

The Mineola High School wrestling team was a force in a couple of December tournaments. In the Ralph Jansson Tournament, the Mustang junior varsity came home with fourth place finishes by James Wan and Rory Singer in their weight classes. Third place honors were earned by Dan Guido, Ricardo Cunha and Kyle Rosner. Ivan Anania and Chris Egner notched second-place finishes while the Mineola JV team came away with three first-place finishers: Tom Grimaldi, Navied Bloorian and James Holubowich. Meanwhile, the Mustang varsity got a third-place finish from Paul Bispo and Dan Harvey. FULL STORY