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Happy Saturday, Glen Burnie! Here's what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and mild with showers. High: 59, low: 58.

Here are the top 4 stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. Community support has been a great help for Anne Arundel Public Library to offer endless possibilities, opportunities and resources for growth and enrichment. Donations have been much appreciated to keep the programs, curbside kits, update of technology equipment and much more. Visit the library website today and learn how to donate. (Anne Arundel Public Library)
2. Indoors mask mandate is back in Arundel County. The action was taken in response to the recent surge in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, County Executive Steuart Pittman said Thursday. The mandate affects all indoor public spaces in Anne Arundel County and started on New Year’s Eve and is set to remain until Jan. 7. (Newsbreak)
3. A man responsible for a shooting in Glen Burnie has been identified. Paul Pedro Rodriguez of Millersville has been identified as a suspect and charged with murder Thursday in the shooting death of a Glen Burnie man. The victim died from the wound on Wednesday at his apartment complex in the 400 block of Hideaway Loop, officials said. Rodriguez is under custody and will be charged accordingly. (Patch)
4. Man sentenced to 16 years for assault. Montell Mills, 29, from Baltimore, refused to cooperate with police after officers saw him with marijuana at a gas station on Crain Highway on May 10. He tried to run over the two officers with his BMW and was arrested at the scene. (Fox Baltimore)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• Grateful Brunch at Chesapeake Center. (11 a.m.)
• New Year's 10 Ball Shootout at Brews & Cues on the Boulevard. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Board to consider adjustment to current school year calendar, adoption of 2022-23." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel Co Rec & Parks: "It's truly an annual tradition! Or it's becoming one! There are only three locations remaining with slots! Get online to register post haste! A very happy New Year is just over the ridge!" (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cromwell Fountain: "I heard an explosive boom so loud it shook my bed. Guessing it was a transformer." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Augusta Acres: "Saw here this morning American Legion on 5th Avenue, Glen Burnie, Md offering COVID-19 testing today. They are not. My neighbor just came back said there was a note on the door, no testing." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brookfield: "Laptop repair? Anyone on here willing and able to look at my Gateway laptop and hopefully either fix it or inform me of how to fix it or what it needs? I was hoping to get it fixed and give it to my sister for Christmas." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sherwood: "I need recommendations on where to take my van to get the seal around my windshield fixed, it’s raining inside my van as well! Happy New Year, everyone!" (Nextdoor)

Events:

• Music and Movement at Glen Burnie Library. (Jan. 6)
• Snoopy: Glen Burnie, Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich! (Jan. 4)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.