🌱 Catonsville Woman Charged With Conspiracy + Local Join UMD Lacrosse

Morning, Catonsville! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Yesterday, Feb. 6, federal prosecutors announced that 27-year-old Brandon Russell of Orlando and 34-year-old Sarah Clendaniel of Catonsville have been charged with conspiracy to damage an energy facility and face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. According to the federal complaint, Russell, the leader of a neo-Nazi group from Florida, plotted with his girlfriend, Clendaniel, to destroy electrical substations in the Baltimore area. Less than two weeks ago, Clendaniel was recorded telling an FBI informant about the plan. (Courthouse News)
2. Marge Donovan of Catonsville is joining the the University of Maryland Terrapins women's lacrosse team for her last year of college eligibility. Dovovan was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2022 while playing at Princeton. (USA Lax Magazine)
3. Baltimore Dance Project returns to the stage at UMBC! On Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 at Proscenium Theatre University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Click here to learn more. (The Arts at UMBC via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Catonsville:

Tuesday, February 7

• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Celtic Music Class & Session At Clubhouse in Catonsville (6:30 PM)
• Tuesday Night Comedy Show At State Fare (8:00 PM)

Wednesday, February 8

• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to a new Bumper.com study, Maryland ranked No. 39 in the nation for driver fatality rates at 12.73 percent. Could our automated red light and speed cameras be the reason for this comparatively low rate? See how our state stacks up against the rest of the country in the report. (Bumper.com)
• Looking for a new job or just curious about new opportunities in your area? Check out the latest job openings in the Catonsville area including Group Accounts Coordinator, CDL-A Regional Flatbed Truck Driver, and Administrative Secretary. (Catonsville Patch)
• What happens when you combine five pianists and two concert grand pianos? Pianorama at UMBC! Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Linehan Concert Hall. (The Arts at UMBC via Facebook)

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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (February 8)
• Community Theater AUDITIONS. DR DOOLITTLE, THE MUSICAL (February 11)
• No Place Like Home (February 25)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with another 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!