Student Finds Local Civil War Soldier + Beware Turtles Crossing

Good morning Miller Place-Rocky Point!

In today's Daily, read about a 13-year-old girl who made history by finding an unknown Civil War veteran from Middle Island. Learn what small creature to watch out for on local roads this summer. A Rocky Point alum helped Virginia win the NCAA men's lacrosse championship. And students in Rocky Point and Shoreham-Wading River are doing some serious good deeds for the community.

First, today's weather will be overcast all day with a high of 69 and a low of 59 degrees.

Today's top news from Miller Place-Rocky Point:

1. ABC News features a story of a 13-year-old Middle Island student who uncovered a Civil War veteran that hadn't been recognized. Carlie Preudhomme's efforts helped Albert J. Freeman, from Middle Island, a Black volunteer with the Union army in the Civil War, to be added to the official rolls. Freeman's name was added to the Longwood Civil War Memorial. (ABC News)

2. Lisa Finn warns Long Islanders on the East End to watch out for turtles crossing the road. April until July, thousands of turtles across Long Island cross roads, looking for a place to mate and nest, and are often hurt or killed. (Patch)

3. Owen O'Brien recaps the NCAA men’s lacrosse national championship game from Monday. Petey LaSalla of Miller Place, who graduated from Rocky Point High School, won 21 of 37 faceoffs and scored a goal, an assist and 11 ground balls for the Virginia Cavaliers who won 17 to 16. (Newsday)

Event Roundup:

• Chef Rob’s Garlic Shrimp, 2 to 2:30 p.m., Longwood Public Library (Online)
• Zingo! (Zoom Bingo) 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Longwood Public Library (Online)
  
• FJC Field Day Grade, Frank J Carasiti Elementary School, Rocky Point
• Summer Driver Education Registration, Rocky Point High School main office, 6 to 8 p.m.
• AP Macroeconomics exam, 4 p.m., Rocky Point High School
• Cardio Sculpt, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Port Jefferson Free Library (Online)

Miller Place-Rocky Point Notebook:

• Rocky Point students raised $2,880 in a read-a-thon to support the Madagascar Ankizy Fund. The Fund supports a school in Madagascar. The read-a-thon began 20 years ago and in 2008 enough money was raised to build The Rocky Point School. (Facebook)
• Anabel Keegan, Katherine Keegan and Kate Provencher from Albert G. Prodell Middle School in Shoreham-Wading River were recognized by the VFW Post 6249 in Rocky Point for their projects to raise funds for veterans. (Facebook)

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That's it for the top happenings and headlines today from Miller Place and Rocky Point. Check back tomorrow to keep updated and informed. If you know of something that should be included in the daily, drop us a note!

-Jackie

About me: I am a lifelong Long Islander who has covered local news for over a decade. I'm a busy working mom who loves to share nearby news to inform, educate, inspire or just make your daily life a bit easier. I used to live next door in Shoreham and I love the beautiful North Shore beaches. Drop a note at millerplace-rockypoint@patch.com!