🌱 Pastor Arrested For 11 Baltimore Co. Charges + CCBC Free Expo

Hello all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Thomas James Brackett, a 59-year-old pastor of Holy Trinity Pentecostal Church in Georgetown County in South Carolina, was arrested after Baltimore County issued 11 warrants for his arrest. His charges, including criminal sexual conduct with minors, are connected to incidents when he was a teacher and youth pastor at Tabernacle Christian Church in Baltimore County. He is currently being held in the Georgetown County Detention Center until he can be transported to Maryland. (Live 5 News.com)
2. The Route 32 bridge over the Liberty Reservoir in Eldersburg will be dedicated to Joseph A. Farinholt, who was born and raised in Catonsville. Farinholt served in the Maryland National Guard and was a decorated veteran of World War II. The dedication ceremony will be held on Nov. 19 at the American Legion Post 31 in Westminster. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
3. The CCBC "Game & Tech Expo" is today, Oct. 22, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Math and Science Hall Lobby Level at CCBC Catonsville. The free event is open to students, faculty, and the public. View the link for details. (CCBC Tech Expo)

Today in Catonsville:

• Basket Making At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (9:00 AM)
• Speaker, Mark Charles: "Unsettling Truths" At Immanuel United Church of Christ (4:00 PM)
• Live: The Dirty Grass Players At State Fare (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss the Catonsville Chamber of Commerce's Annual Holiday Party on Thursday, Dec. 8! From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Overhill's Mansion. Click here for more information. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Marie Cassizzi who was just inducted into the MD Senior Citizens Hall of Fame! (Catonsville Senior Center Council via Facebook)
• The Joshua Polak Concert, Fingerstyle Guitar, Folk and Beyond is Wednesday, Oct. 26! The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Catonsville Clubhouse. Click here to learn more. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox Monday with a new 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!