🌱 Single-Vehicle Crash On Mill Road+ Patchogue DPW Chief Is Retiring

Hey, hello! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Patchogue Daily. Let's start this day right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• There was a single-vehicle crash on Mill Road.
• The Patchogue DPW Chief is retiring.
• Events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 43, low: 35.

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Here are the top four stories today in Patchogue:

1. Mill Road was closed on Wednesday due to a single-vehicle crash. Police reported a Chevrolet Suburban struck a utility pole at 11 p.m. PSE&G workers arrived at the local to fix the damage. The SUV driver suffered minor injuries. (Patchogue Patch)
2. Patchogue's DPW Chief Joe Dean served the community for thirty years, but now, it's time to move to the next chapter. Dean is celebrated by his colleagues from the Patchogue Village Department of Public Works, who wish him a happy retirement! Patchogue Patch has the story. (Patchogue Patch)
3. Patchogue-Medford Public Library is hosting the Touch Tank-Sea Creature on Sunday, Jan. 29. Drop in between 2 and 4 p.m. to touch sea creatures and learn all about them! Crafts and other fun activities will be available. You don't need to register. (Patchogue CofC)
4. First responders were injured during a home fire in Medford. A blaze was reported on Locust Avenue. Sadly, two pets were deceased, and two firefighters were hurt while trying to control the flames. Luckily, residents escaped to safety. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

Today in Patchogue:

• Winter Fest at PMPL. (3 p.m.)
• Movie Night Benefiting Gigi's Playhouse at Skillz. (6 p.m.)
• Comedy Night at the Vintage Beano & Vino Lounge. (7 p.m.)
  
• RSFM Lands at Rudi’s! (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Hero Joint locations are reducing the prices of all chicken items! The Patchogue and Bay Shore locations feature new deals on its menu. Unfortunately, food businesses are struggling to raise prices due to high inflation in food prices. If you are interested in taking advantage of the opportunity of enjoying delicious sandwiches for less, click here to see the menu. (Greater Long Island)
• Looking for a house in the Patchogue neighborhood? Patch lists its weekly Real Estate Roundup. Feel free to browse through it and if you see anything that catches your eye, click on the link to learn the seller's contact. (Patchogue Patch)
• How about having a childhood dream come true? The Warner Bros Animaniacs stars will perform at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts in March! Patch tells us all about it! (Patch)

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Events:

• Preschool-Gr8 Private School Open House. (January 27)
• New Group: Women's Empowerment Circle: Igniting Your Creative Life. (January 28)
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• 2002 Indian Chief Sport Motorcycle. (Details)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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