🌱 Man With Autism Attacked + Retiree Cost Of Living Increase

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily.

First, today's weather:

Becoming cloudy and breezy. High: 64 Low: 55.

Here are the top 3 stories in Catonsville today:

1. Baltimore County Police are investigating an attack on a local man with autism who was beaten and kicked in the face while working at Catonsville Shoppers. Police are searching for two men whom witnesses reported fleeing the scene after they reportedly left Corey Roberson, 38, lying on the ground bleeding. Investigators believe the suspects may have mistaken Roberson for a different employee who had a physical confrontation at the store the previous day. Roberson received medical attention and is now recovering at home, according to WBAL TV. (WBAL TV)
2. On Feb. 16, the Employees' Retirement Board approved a three percent cost of living adjustment for eligible retirees in Baltimore County, effective July 1, 2022. Eligible retirees have only received a single one percent increase in the past decade. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said, "this increase in compensation is well deserved and long overdue." (Press Release Desk)
3. Brian Stewart, the school counseling chair at Catonsville High School, has officially been named Maryland School Counselor of the Year. Catonsville High Principal Matthew Ames wrote, "[Stewart] has instituted many invaluable programs and initiatives and has changed processes and services all for the better." Stewart will be honored on April 8 at MSCA's Annual Recognition Gala. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Poetry Open Mic With Patti Ross, At Catonsville Clubhouse (7:00 PM)
• Virtual Book Lover's Bash: A Book's Journey, At Baltimore County Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Catonsville boys basketball wins 63 to 55 against Century! Click here for details. (Baltimore Sun)
  
• Calling all local artists! Submit your work for the ‘Embodying Empowerment’ exhibition at OCA Mocha by Feb. 21! (Instagram)
• See the Voyager Ensemble tonight at UMBC's Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall! Music by Zhou Long, Bright Sheng, Chen Yi, and Tan Dun. (Instagram)

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— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!