Southold News

Phones are ringing off the hook at North Fork florists as Valentine's Day shoppers try to place their orders before the big day.

Recent arrests and reported crimes from elsewhere on the East End: Jorge E. Guanga, 36, of Montauk, was arrested on Feb.

5 at 1 a.m. after Daniel Bridge, 28, of Greenport, reported to police that he was assaulted by three unknown men on Manor Place in Greenport, police said.

Valentine's Day shoppers looking for that glittery gift need to go no further than Robert's Jewelers in Southold, where owner Robert Scott specializes in high-quality fine jewelry.

The following information was supplied by the Southold Town Police Department . A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.i»¿i»¿i»¿i»¿i»¿ a€¢ Colin Volinski, 22, of Southold, was charged with driving while intoxicated, speeding and driving with an obstructed view on Feb.

The following information was supplied by the Southold Town Police Department . A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.i»¿i»¿i»¿i»¿i»¿ a€¢ Anthony Secaida, 19, of Cutchogue, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license on Feb.

With all the recent talk about a Southold Town-funded sports and indoor pool facility - and now with plans for a Peconic YMCA on the horizon -A one existing wellness facility has been overlooked: The NoFo Wellness Center on Depot Lane in Cutchogue.

North Fork Patch grows every day, and we want to welcome our new users and readers each week.

This week in Riverhead:A Business Twin Forks Bicycles Owner Ready to Ride into Downtown: A Nick Attisano, owner of Twin Forks Bicycles , said he's hoping to have his new shop on East Main Street, across from the Suffolk Theatre, open by the end of Fenruary.

In a two-bedroom house visible from Route 25 in Southold, cat lovers can find a thrift store whose proceeds go to help homeless and needy cats.

To Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell, the North Fork faces issues that are much different than the South Fork - which is why he said at Tuesday's Town Board work session that he is vehemently against a redistricting proposal that would unite the Twin Forks and Shelter Island in between to form a new First Assembly District.

A a€¢ A 27-year-old employee of Hampton Hearth and Patio on Route 25 in Southold reported to Southold Town Police on Jan.

A Ever want to tap your inner artist in a fun, relaxed atmosphere? Rita Rooney has brought Canvas and Cocktails , a two and a half hour painting class, to Heron Suites in Southold.

Take a look back at East Hampton's top stories for the past week, or catch the news you missed: Police/Fire MONTAUK MAN REACHES PLEA DEAL ON DOG ABUSE CHARGE: Daniel L. Vargas, who was arrested after police said he dropkicked and beat his boxer puppy in June, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor animal cruelty on Thursday .

Review the past week's top news and some headlines you might have missed: Thiele May Represent Southold, Shelter Island Under New Districts The South Fork will share its state assemblyman with Southold and Shelter Island towns starting in 2012 if a redistricting plan unveiled Thursday based on the 2010 Census is adopted.

Take a look back at this week's biggest headlines through the words of people who made it happen: "If this works out good, this is something we could be doing for years.

The South Fork will share its state assemblyman with Southold and Shelter Island towns starting in 2012 if a redistricting plan unveiled Thursday based on the 2010 Census is adopted.

Eastern Long Island Hospital announced on Tuesday that tickets are now available to enter a chance to win a 2012 Chrysler 200 or $10,000 and help benefit patient services at the hospital.

With the North Fork experiencing some heavy downpours recently, flooding inevitably will occur in low-lying areas around town.

A weekly round-up of reported crimes and suspicious incidents from the Southampton Town Police Department : Harassment a€¢ A referee of a Bridgehampton versus Southold high school basketball game on Jan.