🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Man Pleads Guilty For Teen Assault + Events

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First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 80, low: 63.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. Miguel Ruiz pledged guilty for attacking an autistic teenager during a home invasion in Shirley in 2021. The family was sleeping when three men broke into the house and asked everyone to lie on the floor. Ruiz lacerated the teen's face because he did not follow the directions quickly enough. (Patch)
2. MMS Community Library will host the Book Discussion of "The Henna Artist" on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The event will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. Register to receive your Zoom link at www.communitylibrary.org/programs. (Patch)
   
3. Police are searching for Three men that stole $2K in merchandise from Home Depot. The store is located in the Independent Plaza on Middle Country Road. The suspects fled from the location on a Honda Accord. (Patch)
4. Nearby News: Cheeky Peach in Patchogue will have its grand opening on Aug. 20. The pole fitness studio is set to open at 42 S. Ocean Ave. The Chamber of Commerce welcomes the new local businesses with a ribbon-cut ceremony, a tour of the studio, and a presentation of the classes. (Greater Long Island)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Stellaluna Storytime & Craft at Wertheim. (10 a.m.)
• Cherry Grove to Sailors Haven Hike - Fire Island National Park. (10:15 a.m.)
• Surfcasting Clinic - Fire Island National Park. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "We had 304 girls hit the Cookie All-Star mark by selling over 500 cookie boxes this year! We celebrated by spending a day at the Country Fair in Medford." (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Jump into the outdoors by participating in our Summer Bucket List Challenge!" (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Shirley: "Do you have an old swing set that is taking up space and no one uses? We will get rid of that swing set for you! Call us today!" (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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