🌱 Smithtown Daily: Flag Day With 5th Graders + Wrong Way DWI Driver

Hello all. Diane Witek here this morning with your new copy of the Smithtown Daily, fresh off the presses. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Humid; breezy in the p.m. High: 74, low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. June 14, Flag Day, a National Day of Observance, was celebrated by fifth grade students at Smithtown Elementary School by leading everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The principal discussed the importance of Flag Day and students' heritage. Then students sang “My Country Tis of Thee” and “This Land Is Your Land.” (Smithtown Matters)
2. Police said Susan Charan, 51, Hicksville, was arrested and charged with DWI after she drove her Ford Expedition eastbound in the westbound lanes of Jericho Turnpike — into oncoming traffic in Commack. A police officer in a marked police car drove in front of her and slowed her vehicle down to a stop, once out of the car, they saw that she was intoxicated. She received multiple summonses and her car was impounded. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Where is the cheapest gas? With regular at $5 or more, the lowest price you'll find for regular gasoline is $4.50 at the 76 on 440 Hawkins Ave. in Ronkonkoma, GasBuddy.com found. (Patch)
4. We know the second prize, $1 million Powerball ticket, sold in Deer Park, now we learn that the third prize Powerball ticket, worth $50,000, sold at Pidgeon Hill Wine & Spirits on East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station. (Patch)
5. Police said Tuesday morning, at 9:45 a.m., 14 children, ages six and seven, were in a blow-up slide in Wyandanch Park on Mount Avenue when the slide tipped over, injuring five. (WABC-TV)

Today in Smithtown:

• Sensational Playtime (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Smithtown Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:45 a.m.)
• Irish History, Culture and Traditions Lecture Series. (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (1 p.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Father's Day Painted Picture Frames (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Game Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Join us tomorrow evening for a summer night owl prowl." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "You are never too young to enjoy art! Check out the fun our patrons had." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Let's put your theatre knowledge to the test! #smithtownpac, #spac." (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Limited spots remain in our Summer Theatre Intensive Program! 🌞 Sign up today to secure your spot. #smithtownpac, #spac. (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook) (Website)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.

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