🌱 Candidate McDonough's Plan To End Violence In BCPS + BCPD Fined

Good morning, hello. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 75 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Republican candidate for Baltimore County Executive Pat McDonough announced his "two punch" plan to stop violence in Baltimore County Schools. In the first part of the plan, parents would be encouraged to report violence to the police instead of reporting it to school officials. The second part of the plan threatens a lawsuit against Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County school officials for allegedly violating the constitutional and civil rights of parents and students. McDonough said, "The problem is the Olszewski and the leadership of the school system have been telling people that the violence is not that bad and they've been telling lies that there is a system already in place that is reacting and trying to help out. Well, it's not working. Whatever it is, it's not working and the violence continues." (Fox Baltimore)
2. Yesterday, Oct. 6, the federal Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Baltimore County Police Department will pay a $15,800 penalty due to hazardous waste violations. The EPA discovered issues with BCPD's handling of lead waste from bullets at a Timonium shooting range, located adjacent to the Loch Raven Reservoir at 2001 Dulaney Valley Road. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
3. Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library announced the six winners of the Tales of the Dead horror story contest. Mike Martin of Catonsville won second place in the "over-21" category for "The Falling Moon," about a farmer's descent into madness. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)

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Today in and around Catonsville:

• Full Moon Night Hike At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (7:00 PM)
• The Price is Right Live! At The Lyric in Baltimore (7:30 PM)
• Fast Eddie & The Slow Pokes With Special Guests The Highballers At State Fare (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A three-bedroom home with a beautiful picture window is for sale on Quilting Bee Road in Catonsville! View the link to see the latest homes for sale in the Catonsville area. (Catonsville Patch)
• BCPS students and families are invited to visit schools for magnet showcase events to learn more about the program! View the link to see details on all the events, including Western School of Technology & Environmental Science on Oct. 13, at 6:00 p.m. in Catonsville. (Afro American)
• The University of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant 1 to work 24 hours per week at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) in Catonsville! Click here for more information. (University of MD, Baltimore Careers via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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!