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Top 5: Crash on Muddy Creek, Iron-Mom, Local Fire Chief

This week Patch covered the swearing-in ceremony for Anne Arundel County Fire Chief Michael Cox Jr.

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1. Edgewater Mom Officially Named an Ironman
After more than 12 hours, a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run—Edgewater mom Rachelle Synoracki crossed the finish line in Lake Placid, NY and heard the words she had been waiting for:

“Rachelle Synoracki, you are an Ironman.”


2. Muddy Creek Road Collision Sends 3 to Shock Trauma
Three people were flown to Shock Trauma following a crash on Muddy Creek Road Thursday afternoon, fire officials said. 

3. Enjoy a Sonic Crush When Davis Crushes One
The Edgewater Sonic is giving Orioles fans even more reason to celebrate whenever Chris “Crush” Davis smashes one out of the park.

4. Spirit Halloween to Return to Old Giant Building
Readers may have spent the last few weeks saying they wanted a kid-friendly business to fill the former Edgewater Giant building, but a Halloween costume shop will once again take up temporary residence in the location.

5. Edgewater’s Michael Cox Sworn in as Fire Chief
Edgewater’s own Michael Cox Jr. was sworn in as Anne Arundel County’s Fire Chief on Monday morning in front of a packed crowd at the County Council Chambers.

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