🌱 4 Sought For Shoplifting In Medford + Upcoming Events In Patchogue

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Follow along for the most essential things in town, including updates on...

• Police sought shoplifters.
• Upcoming events in Patchogue.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

A morning shower; breezy. High: 49, low: 35.

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Here are the top five stories in Patchogue today:

1. Police sought a group of people who stole $1,200 worth of merchandise from a Target located at Horseblock Road in Medford. Four people were involved in the shoplifting action on Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. Security cameras showed the group distracting the clerk and leaving the store with merchandise that hadn’t been paid for. (Patch)
2. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes will hit the stage of the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts in March. The group brings the vibes of the New Jersey scene of 1974. Would you like to learn all about their hits and other curiosities? Visit here. (Patchogue Patch)
3. The Catholic Healthy Bus will be at the Parking lot of the PMPL on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome to get a free blood pressure screening, BMI, blood testing and more. No insurance card is necessary. All are welcome. (Patch Events)
4. Patchogue-Medford Library wants to help online shoppers protect their identities to avoid scams. This event is set for Thursday, Jan. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Registrations are required and can be made in person or online at pmlib. (Patch Patchogue Events)
5. A new accusation against Rep. George Santos is being investigated. Santos is accused of stealing money from a GoFundMe campaign to help a veteran's dog. Santo's defense team said the dog did not need surgery, so the money was used to benefit other dogs. Read the full story at LI News 12. (LI News 12)

Today in Patchogue:

• Bingo With Barbara at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• The Music Express returns to Ristegio’s. (2 p.m.)
• Polar Bear Snuggle at PMPL. (5 p.m.)
• Mysterium Madness for Teens at PMPL. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Grace Care Mobil Soup will distribute free meals on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2:15 p.m. at 28a Industrial Blvd, in Medford. All are welcome to participate. (Patch)
• Actor Alec Baldwin is facing charges for an involuntarily deadly shooting in a New Mexico movie set. Halyna Hutchins died during a rehearsal at a ranch in Santa Fe on Oct. 21, 2021. (News12)
• Patchogue St. Patrick's Day Parade is on the plan! The Greater Patchogue Foundation's Cultural Heritage Committee and the Village of Patchogue set a date for March 19 at noon. Participants will march two miles from East Main Street, ending at the corner of Havens Avenue and West Main Street. (Patchogue Patch)

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