🌱 Selden Man Injured In Fire + James McNaughton Fundraiser

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Sachem Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Fire breaks out in a storage trailer outside Selden home, man hospitalized.
• Fallen LI U.S. Army Sgt. to be remembered today.
• Merrimac Elementary School transforms into the "Big Top" in collaboration with the National Circus Project.

But first, today's weather:

Very cold with periods of sun. High: 22 low: 18.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sachem:

1. Fire broke out in a storage trailer outside a Selden home and a man was hospitalized. The trailer caught fire Friday morning at a home on Selden Court around 11 a.m. The man was hospitalized for treatment of a minor burn. (Sachem Patch)
2. A fallen LI U.S. Army seargent will be remembered today. James "Jimmy" McNaughton was killed in Iraq in 2005 by a sniper's bullet. His family and friends decided they wanted him to be remembered by helping others in need. They started The James McNaughton Foundation which helps raise funds for organizations that help veterans, police officers and their families. There will be celebration of Mcnaughton's life today at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh, from 1 to 7 p.m. (Sachem Patch)
3. Merrimac Elementary School transforms into the "Big Top" in collaboration with the National Circus Project. The National Circus Project is a combination of arts-in-education and a physical education program that teaches students a variety of skills used in the circus arts. The program was a success at the school, and you can see photos in the link. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Sachem:

• Try A Dance Class For $1 - The Ballet Center. (9 a.m.)
• Pivot Tables - Islip Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Take Your Child to the Library Day - Brookhaven Free Library. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sachem North Boys Volleyball: The Arrows started their season with a road win. They kicked off the year beating Sayville, 5-0. (Sachem North Boys Volleyball via Facebook)
• Sachem Library: Print your own artwork on canvas in The Studio. See John's printed work in the link! (Sachem Library via Facebook)
• Sachem SEPTA: There will be sensory friendly movie shown in the Sachem North Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 17 The showing is at 6 p.m. and you must be a SEPTA member to attend. Click the link to register. (Sachem SEPTA via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Andrew Tessler

About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!

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