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🌱 Sachem Daily: Battle Of The Schools + Gas Station Burglar Wanted

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. These are the most important things going on today in Sachem.

First, today's weather:

Sun, some clouds. High: 72 low: 55.

Here are the top 3 stories in Sachem today:

  1. Police searching for suspect who stole $2,000 from Lake Grove gas station in March. The burglar broke the window at Gulf Gas on Middle Country Rd. on March 5 and stole 20 packs of Newport cigarettes and $2,000 in cash. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Patch)
  2. Merrimac Elementary school hosts Battle of the Schools. The celebration honored the 10 Merrimac staff members who were part of the winning team. Battle of the Buildings is a competition that teachers throughout the district participate in to answer trivia questions and raise money for a scholarship for a senior from each high school. "As part of the celebration, the team was presented with the Sachem Cup by the PTA, and a parade was held in the school building where students cheered on the amazing team." (Facebook)
  3. ICYMI: Former Sachem teacher Robert 'Duane' Horton dies at 91. Horton began his career as an industrial arts teacher in the late 1950s at Sachem High School. Learn more about his life in the link. (Suffolk Times)

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Today in Sachem:

  • Community Service: Bookmark Create & Design - Teens Grades 6-12 - Brookhaven Free Library. (All Day)
  • Rocking and Rolling - Islip Public Library. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Aladdin - Ballet Long Island. (11 a.m.)
  • Starburst Bingo: Grades K-5 - Brookhaven Free Library. (4 p.m.)
  • Galactic Bingo - Islip Public Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Sachem Library: Head to Sachem's YouTube channel for Faux Hamburger and French Fries for Teens. Learn how to make burger cupcakes and candy fries. (Facebook)
  • Sachem SEPTA: The annual SEPTA elections meeting will be next Tuesday at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Only current SEPTA members are able to vote on the elections. If you're looking to join, SEPTA, head to their website for more information. (Facebook)
  • Sachem Schools: Sachem High School North DECA students recently competed in the Suffolk County Regional Competition. They had 16 students who qualified for the New York State DECA Competition. Congratulations to all 16! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Andrew Tessler

About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!

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