🌱 Smithtown Daily: Port Jeff Station Drugs, Weapons + Save Dogs!

Good morning, people of Smithtown! Diane Witek here with the latest issue of the Smithtown Daily.

First, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 60, Low: 37.

Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Smithtown. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Donald Goodwin, age 31, a resident of Port Jefferson Station, is facing drug and weapon charges after officers witnessed him engage in a hand-to-hand drug transaction, police said. The officers followed and pulled over the vehicle on Route 347, near Mark Tree Road, in Centereach at 3:07 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, said police. Officers recovered two handguns, a Ruger LCP .380 and a Burgo .22-caliber short revolver, along with more than $100,000 in cash and a quantity of fentanyl and methadone, police said. (Daily Voice)
2. Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many soldiers are being redeployed to new posts. The Guardians of Rescue, a Smithtown-based nonprofit is racing to bring the animals of the soldiers that are being forced to abandon the pets they rescued overseas. Robert Misseri founder and president of Guardians of Rescue said, "We are working to help many soldiers to save their pets, but we are overwhelmed with requests for assistance and we can't do it alone. We rely on the support of compassionate members of the community." If you would like to donate to help Mattie and Riches, you may do so here. (Patch)
3. The Setauket history museum is getting a new centerpiece; a 19th-century barn that stood on an Old Field farm. The barn, named the Dominick-Crawford Barn, will be rebuilt inside a new $1.3 million museum under construction at the society's North Country Road headquarters, the Three Village Historical Society announced. The museum will include the society's archives, including papers from the families of developer Ward Melville and Revolutionary War-era Culper spy ring supporter Anna Strong, society officials said. (Subscription: Newsday)
4. Two people were stabbed and shots were fired during a dispute in Central Islip on Saturday.
   Police said a group was gathered on Clift Street when there was an altercation around 12:50 p.m., which led to a man and woman being stabbed. The victims were transported to a local hospital and treated for "non-life-threatening" injuries, police said. (Subscription: Newsday)

From our sponsor:

Today's Smithtown Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)

Today in Smithtown:

• Time for Twos (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Library Playdate (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (Noon)
• Make It Monday (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Country Line Dancing with Natalie (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)
• SEPTA - Smithtown Csd. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "We are one month out from the start of our Spring 2022 TEP Classes! As always, our programs are designed to give all students, novices, and seasoned performers alike, the opportunity to participate in the theater experience. Contact us." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "There are still spots left in our Chess and Checkers Buddies program for children 5-12 years old. Join us on Wednesday, March 16 at 5:15 p.m. and learn how to play chess or checkers with a teen volunteer." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Bop to the top with us this Spring as Disney's High School Musical Jr. hits the SPAC stage! 🎟️: smithtownpac.org, #spac, #longisland." (Facebook) (Website)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Side Mt Pleasant: "Table w/leaf and 6 chairs with covers- free at curb. 12 Alberta Court." (Nextdoor)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Fitness 4 You — (Visit website)
• The Creative House — (Visit Website)
• Add your business here.

Events:

• Evening Labyrinth Walk (Indoors with Live Music). (March 8)
• Financial Issues of Divorce: Taxes & Assets – Vesta's Westchester/ Rockland, NY Hub. (March 9)
• Andrew's Top Gun Run. (March 26)
• Add your event.

Announcements:

• Behind The Scoreboard – Watching Hockey From Above. (Details)
• Add your announcement.

Loving the Smithtown Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe.
• Get your local business showcased in front of readers.
• Send me a news tip or suggestion at diane.witek@patch.com.

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be 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.