Local Passes Away+ Cop Domestic Violence + New PGCPS School Year

Welcome to the Laurel Daily! Here you will be able to stay in the loop with local news for this week, including an obituary for a beloved local resident, information about a domestic violence case involving a Prince George’s County police officer, and news about the upcoming school year for PGCPS.

Weather Report:

Today, the weather will be mostly cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm later on in the day. Temperatures will reach a high of 82 degrees then turn colder in the afternoon.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

1. Joseph Brothman died May 20 in his Laurel home. He was 70 years old. The cause of death, according to his wife Margaret Brothman, was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and a neurodegenerative disease. Brothman was born in Baltimore. He retired from his 25-year job as an officer for MedStar Health in 2015. Among MedStar assignments, he was assistant vice president for information services at Washington Hospital Center. He was a youth basketball, soccer and lacrosse coach. (Washington Post)

2. A suspended Prince George's County police officer was found guilty on charges related to a brutal September 2019 attack on his then-girlfriend. Authorities say 32-year-old Steven Davis brutally attacked her at his home in Laurel. Investigators said he used his service weapon during the incident. Davis was found guilty of all charges related to the domestic assault. He will be sentenced later this summer. Victims of domestic violence can call the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Hotline at 410-222-6800. (FOX5DC)

3. PGCPS Chief Executive Officer Dr. Monica Goldson announced plans for the 2021-22 academic year. Most students should return to classrooms for full-time, in-person learning this fall. A limited virtual learning program and new online campus will also be options for families. (pgcps.org)

Today in Laurel:

• Manna for Moms – Study the Bible with other Moms. Share your struggles and celebrate joys with women who understand. Manna for Moms meets every Thursday via Zoom. (10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
• Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market – Located at 9701 Fort Meade Road. (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• Weekly Job Fair for Certified Caregivers – This job fair is for you if you’re passionate about helping others, looking for a fulfilling career in healthcare, and if you are a licensed caregiver looking for great company. DiscoverU Health offers you a chance to be the change you wish see in your community! (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Public Food Distribution – Serving our community by giving away fruits and vegetables, bread, meats, and dairy products that are donated for distribution to the needy. Boxes and bags are filled with groceries to grab and go. Call (240)583-0996. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook:

• Laurel TV is looking for a part-time reporter (Details here)
• Read all the latest job openings in Laurel (Details here)
• The local Wawa will serve FREE coffee will until June 13! (Details here)

Now you’re all caught up with the local news and events for today!

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