🌱 Patchogue Daily: Funeral Services Planned For Anders Hart + Events

Happy Thursday, people of Patchogue! Let's get this day started. Here are the most important things going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, windy, and cool. High: 54, low: 40.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. A wrong-way crash left one dead and another injured Tuesday night. According to the Suffolk police, Edward A. Thornlow, 54, of Shirley, was driving eastbound on the Express Drive when he collided with another car at the south intersection on Horseblock Road. Thornlow was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. The Pink Floyd tribute, "The Machine" is set to take the stage of the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Friday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Lobby and bar open at 7 p.m. PTPA COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. (Broadway World)
3. Mother’s Day is coming up, and Patch has a list of Patchogue restaurants waiting for your call to reserve your brunch, lunch, or dinner! Don't miss the chance to celebrate the special occasion and support local businesses. (Patchogue Patch)
4. The family of Anders Nathanael Harts has released funeral arrangement information and asks for the community to make donations to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center in his loving memory. Anders was a Patchogue resident who died by suicide on Easter. (Patch)
5. Patchogue-Medford will host a boating safety course on April 30 at 10 a.m. An investment of $50 will be requested at the time of registration, which includes the cost of the Boat America Study Guide. (Patchogue CofC)

Today in Patchogue:

• MED — Family Bingo Night — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (6 p.m.)
• RIV — Spring Fling Dance — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (6:30 p.m.)
• ORE — NJHS Induction and Art Show — Patchogue-Medford High School. (7 p.m.)
• Saxton 6th Grade Spring Concert at Saxton. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford School District: "South Ocean Middle School's cafeteria mural was completed over the break. It represents the school community and promotes inclusivity!" (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "We can't guarantee that a trip to the Big Apple won't break the bank; that's why we're offering discounted LIRR tickets at $10.25 for Saturday, May 21." (Facebook)

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