🌱 BC Schools Lost Power Yesterday + Local Athletes Win Big

Hello again, everybody! It's Saturday in Catonsville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Follow along for the latest...

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Now, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 86 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Yesterday, Aug. 5, several Baltimore County Schools closed due to power outages from severe storms. CCBC Catonsville told employees to "telework." (WMAR 2 News)
2. On Aug. 3, Juliette Whitaker of Catonsville won the bronze in the women's 800 meter at the World Athletics U-20 Championships: Cali (COL) 2022. The high school record holder had a time of 2:00.18. (The Sports Examiner)
3. North America's best boys' and girls' lacrosse players played at the annual All-America Senior Game on Saturday, Jul. 30, at Homewood Field. With over 4,000 fans in the audience, Brian Ruppel of Catonsville stood out as "terrific and up to the task against a firing squad." According to sports writer Ty Xanders, the "stats" had Ruppel with six saves, but "the ESPN broadcast credited him with nine stops and I think that might be more accurate." (Inside Lacrosse)

Today in Catonsville:

• Shades of Blue Orchestra At Lurman Woodland Theatre (6:00 PM)
• Blue Miracle with special guest Weather Ames At State Fare (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it: Maryland might owe you money! View the link to see if you have unclaimed money at Maryland's comptroller office. (Catonsville Patch)
• Do you love dogs? Then don't miss "DOGust: Meet WBAL-TV's Tucker, the Puppy with a Purpose" at the Catonsville Branch of BCPL on Aug. 9! Meet Tucker, WBAL-TV's Puppy with a Purpose, during a special meet-and-greet session. View the link for details. (BCPL)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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!