🌱 Three Teens Killed In Tragic Accident + Extreme Weather Forecasted

Welcome back, Sachem! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Expect extreme temperature drops today and potential power outages.
• Update: The three killed in our breaking news early morning report yesterday were high school students.
• ICYMI: Sachem North Bowler makes USA Today's 2022-23 HSSA Girls Bowler of the Year Watch List.

But first, today's weather:

Very windy; rain tapering off. High: 56 low: 11.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sachem:

1. Expect extreme temperature drops today and potential power outages. High winds and frigid temperatures may lead widespread power outages and icing on wet surfaces. We will keep you updated on all things related to the storm. (Weather.com)
2. Update: The three killed in our breaking news early morning report yesterday were high school students. Around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, 16-year-old Cem Gunes, a Sachem High School East student, was driving a 2009 Infinity G37 northbound on Nicolls Road with 17-year-old Taylor Beltramini, of Moriches, and 18-year-old Landon Kromhout Auditore, of Mastic, when the vehicle veered off the roadway near Division Street and crashed into a wooded area, according to authorities. The districts had mental health and grief counselors available to students in order to cope with the losses. (Sachem Patch)
3. ICYMI: Sachem North Bowler makes USA Today's 2022-23 HSSA Girls Bowler of the Year Watch List. Junior Cira Arcangel is one of 25 potential bowlers to be named the best bowler in the country. Congratulations Cira! (USA TODAY)

Today in Sachem:

• DesTEENation Friday Night: Holiday Vacation Relaxation Night - Sachem Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sachem Library: The library's Winter Reading Club reading is Snow Magical. It begins on Jan. 9. Click the link for more information. (Sachem Library via Facebook)
• Sachem Schools: The Sachem Board of Education meeting was held last night. You can head over to the school's YouTube channel to watch the meeting. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for 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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