🌱Duo Sought For Gas Station Robbery On Route 112 + Nearby Happenings

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• Police sought duo gas station robbery.
• Updates on Port Jefferson Upper wall revitalization.
• Knee & Hip Replacement webinar and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a few showers. High: 45, low: 36.

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Suffolk police sought two men who robbed a gas station on Route 112 in December. The duo allegedly threatened the clerk with a knife. The suspects fled from the scene with stolen cash. Visit the link to see pictures of the men and help the police identify them today. (Port Jefferson Patch)
2. Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant shared good news about the upper wall project at the Port Jefferson Country Club. The village received $3.75 million in grants through the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency to be invested in the revitalization. (TBR News Media)
3. If you want to learn about Knee & Hip Replacement, Port Jefferson Mather Hospital is hosting a Webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. If you are interested, register at matherhospital.org/orthowebinar. (Port Jefferson Patch)
4. Nearby News: On Wednesday night, a pedestrian was seriously injured on Dare Road in Selden. An 18 years old man was riding his electric bike when a vehicle hit him and fled from the scene. The victim was transported to Stony Brook Hospital. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. (LI News12)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Clinton PARP Week - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Parent Toddler Workshop - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Creative Writing - Port Jefferson Free Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "The Port Jefferson Royals varsity girls basketball game on Dec. 23 had a crowd of spectators and staff anxiously waiting for Earl L. Vandermeulen High School senior Lola Idir to reach the 1,000-career-points mark." (Port Jefferson Patch)
  
• Port Jefferson will be packed with ice sculptures created by artist Rich Daly for the Winter Ice Festival. The event kicks off on Jan. 28-29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days! Parking is free in the village during the winter, and the festival is admission free. (Port Jefferson CofC)

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Events:

• (mostly) TRUE THINGS STORYTELLING SHOW. (January 7)
• East Wind Wedding Showcase. (January 8)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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