🌱 Fatal Fiery Car Crash In Catonsville + CHS Student Makes All State

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. The Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team are investigating a fiery vehicle crash that killed a 61-year-old man in Catonsville at around 9:13 p.m. on Dec. 17. Kenneth Coley, the driver involved in this single-vehicle crash, was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle was fully engulfed in flames at the 5500 block of Baltimore National Pike, the intersection of Baltimore National Pike and St. Agnes lane. A preliminary investigation determinedthat Coley was attempting to stop the vehicle, when it accelerated unexpectedly. (CBS Baltimore)
2. This year, 42 Baltimore County students from 11 middle and high schools have been accepted into the Maryland Music Educators Association's 2023 All State Ensembles. Isaac Kneisl, a clarinet player from Catonsville High School, was accepted into the All State Junior Band. According to BCPS Supervisor of Music and Dance Education Dr. Brain Schneckenburger, the All State Ensembles represent the “pinnacle of music achievement” in Maryland and is the “culmination of many years of commitment and preparation." (Fox Baltimore)
3. On Dec. 17, the annual Christmas Jeep parade in Catonsville, "2022 EPIK Jolly Jeep Jingle Jaunt," began at Catonsville High School and followed a route through several Catonsville neighborhoods. The caravan stopped at the Children's Home to give away gift cards from area merchants to the children at the home. The gift cards were donated by participants as a fundraiser for the Children's Home. View the link to see photos from the parade. (Baltimore Sun)

Today in Catonsville:

• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Sit and Stitch At Catonsville Branch Library (6:00 PM)
• Social: Annual Christmas Trivia Night At The Stafford Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• There will be a major Baltimore County Public Library system outage tomorrow, Dec. 20. The library catalog, online resources, and in-person account transactions at all branches, including the Catonsville branch, will be unavailable. Additionally, all branches will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 24. (BCPL)
• Looking for a new home in the Catonsville area or just curious about your local housing market? View the link to see the latest homes for sale, including a beautiful three-bedroom with a screened in porch on Alvin Avenue in Catonsville for $435,900! (Catonsville Patch)
• The Catonsville Chamber of Commerce thanked everyone who celebrated the '20th anniversary of Catonsville "Music City" Maryland' at Bill's Music! Click the link to see photos from the event. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. See you all tomorrow for 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!