🌱 Race For Baltimore County Council + Local Helps Seahawks Win

Happy Friday, Catonsville! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 43 Low: 30.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Baltimore County Executive John A. Olszewski Jr. is endorsing state Del. Patrick G. Young Jr. in an open seat race for Baltimore County Council. Olszewski said Young “has been a consistent leader in making Baltimore County safer, stronger and more inclusive.” He will headline a fundraiser for Young on Mar. 14 at a Catonsville home. Young will run against Paul Dongarra, who owns a catering business in Catonsville, in the Democratic primary race. (Josh Kurtz)
2. Catonsville native Samuel Jaudon helps the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s lacrosse team, the Seahawks, win 4 to 0 against the Marymount University Saints. The senior midfielder went 5 of 8 in face-offs, helping the Seahawks win 17 to 16 in face-offs. (The Southern Maryland Chronicle)
3. The Catonsville weather forecast for today, Mar. 4, is sunny with some clouds and a high of 44 degrees. Tomorrow, Mar. 5, will be warmer with a high of 57 degrees, and Sunday, Mar. 6, has a 66 percent chance of rain and a high of 76 degrees. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

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

From my notebook:

• Ready to watch some Catonsville sports? Here's a list of high school sports in your area this weekend! (Catonsville Patch)
• Baltimore County Fire Service celebrates Women's History Month by honoring the achievements of women officers, firefighters, EMS personnel! Click here to see more. (Facebook)
• The “pay-it-forward” program, created by Wieland’s Barbeque in Catonsville, provides meals to the community's front-line caregivers. Donate and learn more by viewing the link. (Twitter)

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Events:

• Registration for the Owings Mills Track Club closes (March 4)
• Brilliant, Bold, Confident, Beautiful Girls Support Group Struggling with Self-Esteem Issues (March 9)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— 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!