🌱 Man Convicted Of Local Murder + New CHS Tennis Coach + Gas Tax

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine and warmer. High: 68 Low: 41.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Jaekwan Jacob Stephens, 25, of Middle River was convicted of killing Baltimore native Charles Green, 27, outside a Catonsville apartment complex. On Aug. 18, 2020 in the 200 block of Garden Ridge Road, police say Stephens and Green got into argument and Stephens shot Green multiple times in the back of the head, torso, and legs. If convicted, Stephens faces a possible sentence of life plus twenty-three years. (Fox Baltimore)
2. Maryland is the first state to suspend its gas tax, and according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, at least 17 other states are considering a similar moratorium. Catonsville resident Jen Gaynor was one of the first customers to buy the reduced price gas, and said she "was pretty happy to see $3.93 pop up, because I do need gas. Otherwise, I’ll need AAA to get me back to Catonsville." Senate President Bill Ferguson said "we are showing that Maryland leaders know that when there are problems that Marylanders are facing, we come together and we fix them." (Delmarva Now)
3. Rodney Henry is the new coach of the Catonsville High tennis team. He also sings, plays guitar, is the owner of Dangerously Delicious Pies, was a runner-up on in 2014 on "Food Network Star," and in the summer he teaches at the culinary school Good Counsel. As a coach, one of his main focuses is to teach the kids not to dwell on their mistakes. The first match of the season will be on Mar. 25 at Catonsville High against Perry Hall. (Baltimore Sun)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Teen Time, At the Catonsville Branch of Baltimore County Public Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Meet Deniro and Harley, two adorable dogs looking for forever homes in Baltimore County! For more details, click the link. (Catonsville Patch)
• Want to see "one of the world's greatest flatpick guitarists" at the Catonsville Clubhouse? Award-winning artist David Grier is playing on Mar. 31! View the link for details. (Instagram)
• Jasmine Dickey, a Catonsville graduate, scored a game-high 31 points and 10 rebounds for the Blue Hens! See the full story by clicking on the link. (Baltimore Sun)

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— 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!