Week in Review: Man Drowns in Trout Pond

Look back on the week's top headlines and some news you may have missed.

Just click on the headlines for more on each story:

According to police, a man drowned approximately 17 feet off the boardwalk of Trout Pond in Noyac.

After violating her drunk driving and vehicular assault probation by drinking wine while out in Montauk, Charlotte DePersia was sentenced Tuesday to seven months and one week in Suffolk County Jail — but is expected to be released after four months due to state statute and time served.

Putting out the mulch fire in the Wainscott Sand & Gravel pit in Sag Harbor on Saturday night took thousands of gallons of water and patience, according to Sag Harbor Fire Department Chief Pete Garypie.

A federal appeals court on Monday tossed out a ruling that prevented the Shinnecock Indian Nation from building a casino in Hampton Bays.

Long Island Progressive Coalition, Moveon.org and other liberal groups will target $50,000-per-guest event on Meadow Lane.

The Peconic Bay Water Jitney quietly set out on its maiden voyage at 7 a.m. on Thursday, and will continue to connect Sag Harbor and Greenport every day for the remainder of the season.

Although U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop, D-Southampton, invited undocumented immigrants to come to his office for help applying for a new policy that would keep some young people from being deported, so far, the number who have stepped up for assistance is slim.

A divide between members of the Riverside community and the Southampton Town board continues to widen after a town board meeting on Tuesday that drew a line in the proverbial sand. For weeks, four community groups in the Riverside and Flanders area have voiced their mutual dismay over a survey planned by the Town's housing authority to determine whether residents would rather have affordable private home ownership or rentals developed in a number of properties that will be deeded to the town by Suffolk County.

Billionaire's Sagaponack estate has been threatened with foreclosure following past bankruptcy declaration.

Man says he was hit in the head with a skateboard in Sagaponack.

Man parked then approached officer while drunk, police say.

Southampton Village police charge three with driving while intoxicated on North Sea Road and one on Hill Street. Also in the blotter, an adult charged with facilitating underage drinking.

Also in the arrest blotter, two charged with driving while intoxicated

Seth T. Hilbert held on $5,000 bail.

Also among the week's reported crimes in Southampton Town, graffiti in Hampton Bays, copper stolen from Water Mill basement and garden windmills destroyed in Hampton Bays.

Also among the week's arrest reports are several driving while intoxicated charges.

Since health care reform has long been a dividing issue among the population, we're curious what locals on the East End think about the ruling.

Elected officials weigh in on the high court's decision on the Affordable Care Act.

The ongoing efforts to restore populations by researchers at of Suffolk County will continue with the help of an $182,000 award as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Council initiative.

Sen. LaValle says local school and library districts will receive additional tax relief from the state, and the Children's Museum of the East End will receive aid as well.

Path cleared for East Hampton Town to sell its share of municipal golf course to Southampton Town, according to The East Hampton Star.

The is asking patrons to "unleash" their imaginations, and share a book with their four-legged friends. The library, in Bridgehampton, is holding its inaugural "Read to Your Dog" photo contest — though pictures with any type of animal will be accepted.

Friendly Last Chance Animal Rescue dog found a sympathetic person who took him in for a few days.

Ren is skittish and very afraid in unfamiliar areas, according to HomeAgain.com

The Bridgehampton High School commencement ceremony was Sunday — view photos and upload your own pics from graduation day.

See pics of Sunday's commencement ceremony then add your own photos of your Southampton High School graduate.

See photos from graduation day in Sag Harbor and add your own.

Jonathan Pearlman's artwork is now on show at the Water Mill Museum.

Celadon Gallery hosts invitational exhibition for Greenwich House faculty.

Eric Alterman, Robert W. Goldfarb, Lucette Lagnado, Roger Rosenblatt and David Sanger among the novelists and non-fiction writers who will speak at Hamptons libraries and bookstores this summer.

Southampton Little League all-stars best Sag Harbor.

As the entire Tuckahoe School stood outside around the flagpole in Flag Day, Principal Kevin Storch spoke about the significance of the flag. Earl Rishel, a veteran of WWII and former Southampton High School band teacher, played "Taps" as the National Junior Honor Society raised the flag.

Pathway at Children's Museum of the East End dedicated to Lucy Kazickas's 15 years of service.

Hundreds gather to celebrate and support our environment.

Hundreds gather to celebrate the efforts of the American Heart Association

A report issued Thursday by the State Department of Public Service said Long Island Power Authority did not provide timely and accurate information to its customers during Tropical Storm Irene.

Consumers told of fake program to pay utility bills.

Visiting hours will be Tuesday, and a memorial service will take place Thursday.

Southampton Village resident Hank Fisher died Tuesday. A self-employed landscaper born in 1960, he was 52.

Norton retired from the Southampton Town Police Department in 1985.

Born April 24, 1931, she died Wednesday at 81.