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🌱 Sachem Daily: Crash Injures 6 + Suspect Sought For Break-Ins
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Hello all. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.
First, today's weather:
More clouds than sun. High: 80 low: 63.
Here are the top 4 stories today in Sachem:
- Pets available for adoption at local shelters. Take a look at these adorable animals up for adoption at Sachem area shelters. Meet Sparky, CJ and more this week. If you see a potential pet that catches your eye, click on their picture to learn more about them and consider adopting today. (Sachem Patch)
- Check out who's hiring this week in the Sachem area. In our weekly collaboration with ZipRecruiter, you can check out all the companies hiring locally in and around town. If you see a job that interests you, click on it for more information and apply. (Sachem Patch)
- Police looking for man connected to 2 Lake Ronkonkoma break-ins. "He is described as being in his mid-30s with a thin build, and as having dark hair and a beard. He also has tattoos on his right forearm, according to police." (Sachem Patch)
- 6 hurt, 1 in critical condition after U-turn crash in Ronkonkoma over the weekend. "A Toyota sedan was parked facing on the shoulder on Ocean Avenue, near Peconic Street, around 8:45 p.m. Sunday when it tried to make a U-turn, Suffolk County police said. As it turned, it was struck by a northbound Jeep Wrangler." The 19-year-old Toyota driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition. (Sachem Patch)
Today in Sachem:
- Adult Summer Reading Club 2022, Oceans of Possibilities! - Islip Public Library. (9 a.m.)
- Tuesday Movie Matinees- Adults 18 years and up - Brookhaven Free Library. (2 p.m.)
- Power of Food with Chef Robert Dell'Amore- Adults 18 years and up - Brookhaven Free Library. (6 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Sachem PTA Council: There will be a new bell schedule for all secondary schools which include a new start and end time. Click the link for more information. (Sachem PTA Council via Facebook)
- Sachem Library: Make sure you get your wristband now for Coverland on Friday. There will be good by Island Empanada and ice cream from Jolly Jeff Ice Cream Truck. (Sachem Library via Facebook)
- Sachem PTA Council: Sachem PTA council has released their meeting schedule for the 2022-2023 school year. All meetings will be virtual and if you have questions, email info@sachemptacouncil.org. (Sachem PTA Council via Facebook)
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— 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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