🌱 Patchogue Daily: Medical Issue Likely Cause Of Fatal Crash

Happy Thursday, Patchogue! Let's start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Patchogue today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 44, low: 32.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Patchogue:

1. Driver David Redlo, from Bohemia, had a medical emergency while driving on Sunrise Highway in Patchogue and fatally crashed into a guardrail. Redlo was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police said. (Patchogue Patch)
2. Patchogue-Medford Public Library can help residents with genealogy research. The service is free of charge. Next group of discussion is scheduled for Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Visit www.pmlib.org. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)
3. Patch has you covered on your search for a house to buy in the area. Here's your weekly look at new homes on the market in the Patchogue. (Patchogue Patch)
4. Nearby News: A donation drive in Bay Shore was created to help the victims of fatal fire in the Bronx. Nonprofit "Jibaritos," along with volunteers, received donations of clothes and hygiene products. If you would like to help their mission, reach out the Jibaritos with Troops at 631-796-8956. (News12)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Barton Winter Concert at Saxton — Patchogue-Medford High School. (7 p.m.)
• Canaan Winter Concert at High School. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Library: "It’s cold out there. Cuddle up with a good book. Looking for your next read? Have you checked out our lucky day book collection yet? Take home one of the hottest reads and bestsellers today!" (Instagram)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "Check out these old ticket stubs our production manager found in the wall while fixing some lighting! Anyone know what year these could be from? Some look like they’re from the 30s and 40s!" (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford School District: "Learn more about Pat-Med's adult education program: https://www.pmschools.org/domain/25." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower East Patchogue: "Does anyone know who works with rabbits? We need a vet who specializes in small animals. Thank you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower East Patchogue: "Insurers will have to cover eight at-home virus tests per month." (Nextdoor)

Events:

• HS — Friday PJ Bingo Night — Patchogue-Medford High School. (Jan. 14)
• Water Matters: Cesspools & The Great South Bay via Zoom. (Jan. 15)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.