🌱 Local Charged With Conspiracy Has Criminal History + Midge Control

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in town these days.

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Cloudy, showers around; mild. High: 60 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. It was discovered that 34-year-old Sarah Beth Clendaniel, the Catonsville woman charged in the alleged plot to attack Baltimore's power grid with a neo-Nazi from Florida, has a lengthy criminal history in Maryland. She has criminal and civil cases in Cecil County starting in 2005, including being sued for custody and child support and convicted of theft, assault, and robbery. Court records also show that she has a history of "substance abuse" leading to "criminal activities." (WBAL Radio)
2. Baltimore County will continue to use aerial spray treatments to suppress the pest population, mostly midges, in the nearby Back River. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said the level of midges in upper Back River "declined significantly last summer thanks to an aerial spraying effort conducted by Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability." (Avenue News)
3. New homes have been listed for sale in the Catonsville area. Available properties range from a 1,408 square-foot, three-bed, one-bath home for $295,000 to a $650,000 home with three beds, two baths, and 2,348 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Realtor.com)

Today in Catonsville:

• Family And Friends Story Time At Catonsville Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Catonsville Chess Night At Catonsville Branch Library (6:00 PM)
• Open Mic Thursdays At Montego Bar And Grille (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A jury awarded nearly $800,000 to a Baltimore man who experienced severe Lyme disease symptoms after medical staff at a Catonsville Urgent Care failed to diagnose the illness. Click here to read more. (The Daily Record via Twitter)
• "Foster the Family Baltimore" is a new member of the Catonsville Chamber of Commerce! Click here to learn about the new chamber member. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Join the Baltimore County Arts Guild for "Song Circle" on Feb. 15 and Feb. 22 at the Clubhouse in Catonsville! A song circle is a friendly jam session on acoustic instruments – hand drums are also allowed. You can learn more and RSVP here. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning 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!