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🌱 Patch AM: Do you recognize the man sought near Smithtown High School East?

Spotted on the Smithtown calendar: St. James Day

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Good morning to you Smithtown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you recognize the man sought near Smithtown High School East?
  • How Smithtown East stayed perfect in a five-set thriller

Also on today's calendar: St. James Day and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine and a steady breeze, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Seek Man Who Offered 14-Year-Old Girl $300 Near Smithtown High School East (newsbreak.com) — Police are asking Smithtown families for help identifying a man who allegedly approached a 14-year-old girl walking from Smithtown High School East in St. James and offered her $300 after making an inappropriate comment. The incident happened Sept. 11 near Lincoln Avenue and 6th Street, and Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for anonymous tips leading to an arrest.
   

• High school roundup: Girls volleyball, boys and girls soccer and field hockey (newsday.com) — Smithtown East volleyball fans can celebrate as the team stayed undefeated at 10-0 with a tight five-set win over Newfield, led by standout performances from Samantha Keil and several teammates. The wider roundup also highlights other Long Island volleyball, soccer, and field hockey results, giving Smithtown sports followers context on how neighboring schools are performing this season.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 2 People Exposed To Rabid Raccoons In Kings Park, Officials Say (patch.com)
  • High school roundup: Soccer, field hockey, volleyball and boys golf (newsday.com)

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  • Orbit International Secures $6 Million Credit Facility, Raises $4.1 Million (citybiz.co)
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Brentwood

  • NYC Man Arrested On Arson Charge After 2 Dogs Killed In Fire At Parent's Long Island Home: Police (patch.com)

Ok Smithtown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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