🌱 Laurel Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Laurel Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find these stories and more:

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But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 46 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories today in Laurel:

1. Thomas Headley Obituary (1947 - 2023) - Crisfield, MD - Bay To Bay ... (Legacy.com)
2. Are you looking for something to do this week? (Daily American Online)
3. Smoke, flames from vehicle fire along Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Greenbelt (FOX 5 DC)
4. Laurel Highlands region named a top family-friendly travel destination (Daily American Online)
5. Jones Earns NAAA Weekly Laurel (The Southern Maryland Chronicle)
6. Man hurt in Greenbelt shooting, police search for suspect (WUSA9.com)
7. NASA Asteroid Threat Practice Drill Shows We’re Not Ready – Scientific American (Inferse)
8. Thomas Latterner Obituary (1939 - 2023) - Middletown, MD - The ... (Legacy.com)
9. Twelve students injured after driver, now deceased, ran stop sign ... (Shore News Network)
10. USU WBB NOTES – Aggies Ready for Two-Game Home Stand ... (Utah State Aggies)
11. GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Men's Basketball Travels to Hartford for Non ... (Stonehill College Athletics)
12. The 2023 list of McDonald’s All-Americans is out. Which UK basketball recruits made it? (Lexington Herald Leader)
13. UNCP announces Chancellor's, Honors List for Fall 2022 | The ... (The Pine Needle)
14. Blake Corum says custom Chevy Camaro stolen from Ann Arbor parking garage (247Sports)
15. Loaded Visitor List for Virginia Tech's January… (Tech Lunch Pail)
16. Howard NAACP and library system to host free criminal record ... (Baltimore Sun)
17. Charges Dismissed In Police Officers Double-Dipping Case: Braveboy (Patch)
18. Barbara Jean Melson, faithful church member (CapeGazette.com)
19. Dave Matthews Band's 2023 summer tour to stop in Maryland (WBAL TV Baltimore)
20. DragonSpark hits East Asia. ProxyNotShell in the wild. Privacy ... (The CyberWire)
21. Suspects Sought In Burglary, Vandalism Of Bel Air Business: Police (Patch)

Today in Laurel:

From my notebook:

• Laurel Police Department: "Today, members of our Honor Guard, along with Chief Hamill, Deputy Chief Plazinski, and Major Hamilton, were honored to celebrate the life of Retired Corporal Harry Capino. Cpl. Capino served the City of Laurel from November of 1969 to M..." (Laurel Police Department via Facebook)
• Laurel Parks & Recreation: "We are saddened by the news of the passing of long time Department of Parks and Recreation staff member, Robin Cooch. Many will remember Robin from the Municipal Pool, the Armory and many of the City’s Special Events. Robin ‘s creative c..." (Laurel Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• City of Laurel - Government: "We'd like to extend our condolences to Laurel Parks & Recreation and all of those that knew Robin Cooch, especially her family. Robin left a lasting legacy during her time with the department and she will be greatly missed. ❤️" (City of Laurel - Government via Facebook)
• City of Laurel - Government: "By calling to attention unsafe driving behaviors, we can decrease reckless driving and save lives on our roadways." (City of Laurel - Government via Facebook)
• City of Laurel - Government: "Carry the City of Laurel’s 2023 calendar in your pocket when you download it via the Recycle Coach app. Residents who sign up for the free app can access the full calendar on their phones. You can also get tips for setting green goals, a..." (City of Laurel - Government via Facebook)
• City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development: "Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and FSC First's Microenterprise Loan Fund is designed to provide micro loans to businesses located in sustainable communities designated by the Maryland Department of Housing and C..." (City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development via Facebook)
• Social Media Specialist, Montgomery Parks Marilyn Sklar, Montgomery Parks: "Montgomery Parks: Kensington Parkway Stream Valley Park - Trail Closure and Bridge Project - The trail will be closed and a detour will be in place at Kensington Parkway Stream Valley Park when construction begins Wednesday, February 1. ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Fieldstone Preserve: "Hello Neighbors, - I am in search of a family attorney. My son's ex wife isn't allowing him to see my grandson. He is 4 and I have never met him.. Lives 15 minutes from my home. Any family attorneys in the area, please contact me..Tha..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Sandy Spring Road: "Looking for an affordable babysitter? - We’ll look no further! Cray’s Clubhouse got you covered! You can drop off or we can come to you. What work for you works for us! . . if you need more than 5 hours, ask about our daily/nightly rat..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Russett: "Hi, if you called the police this morning around 6:30 AM on Wednesday, January 25th. - Please call them again. They did not get your location on Lindenwood Drive." (Nextdoor)
• chris hartnett, Neighbor: "Does anyone know what happened @ the 7-11 this morning around 7:45am at the laurel 7-11 14001 Baltimore Ave in Laurel? Across form Laurel Lakes. Parking lot was sealed off with crime tape covering parked cars and plenty of police." (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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