🌱 Gov. Hogan Tests Positive For COVID + Federal Grants Scam

Hey, Glen Burnie! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on around Glen Burnie today.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 45, low: 33.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. Gov. Larry Hogan announced he tested positive for COVID-19. Hogan took the test on Monday during a regular checkup. He is vaccinated and boosted. He wrote on Twitter that he took a rapid test and feels good at the moment. A spokesman for the governor's office said they are still waiting on the PCR test result. (wbaltv)
2. During the pandemic, the government helped Americans with stimulus checks but be aware of offers for free money through federal grants. An unknown man is offering a form to be filled with personal information such as SSN, driver's license and address. He uses Facebook as his source of communication and says filling out the form will grant money from Trusts Community Foundation Fund if approved. (wmar2news)
3. Santa had extra help this year. A 12-year-old girl from Baltimore held a toy drive on Sunday. Sha'miyae is her name and she said she did it to make her community feel loved and show that Baltimore is more than just crime. (wmar2news)
4. Patch and ScoreStream are together in giving you a complete upcoming schedule for your favorite local teams. Glen Burnie is filled with high school rivalries, and basketball games are among the community favorites. Attendance may be limited due the pandemic so, it's a good idea to reach out venues for guidance in admissions. (Glen Burnie Patch)
5. A woman from Annapolis was arrested after an alteration at the Wawa store in Glen Burnie. When officers arrived, a fight was in progress and the woman had a gun on her possession. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• AACO Health Department Children's Vaccine Clinic — Arundel Library. (1 p.m.)
• MAD Hatters Knitting Club — Arundel Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Virtual Winter Scavenger Hunt — Online. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company: "Mr. and Mrs. Claus are on their way! Be on the lookout for the sleigh, as well as the lights and sirens. The live Santa maps are available below. We look forward to seeing you! Stay healthy! Have a Merry Christmas and happy holidays!" (Facebook)
• Anne Arundel Community College: "We can't wait to see even more students on campus this spring! We'll have more in-person classes and you're always welcome on campus to study and hang out. Register for spring now (link in bio)." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel Co Rec & Parks: "The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is sponsoring a social media video contest, and now's your chance to win $250 and help encourage more of our residents to get vaccinated!" (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Creekside Village: "I’m in need of someone who does repairs on washer and dryers. The heating on my dryer is not working properly." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rippling Estates: "HomeDepot store Pasadena only giving away free live Christmas trees. Frasier firs, Balsam firs good selection. PASADENA ONLY store, one to a family." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Freetown: "Wood deliveries this weekend if in need book your spot. Half cord 150 for local deliveries, 300 full cord for local deliveries. Oak red oak ash all. Ready to burn 6-18 cut. Merry Christmas to all, stay warm." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• Year Years Eve Party — Glen Burnie American Legion. (Dec. 31)
• 7th Annual Concert for Bald Ballerina — Smith Theater. (Jan. 9)
• BPMS PVA Exhibition — Chesapeake Arts Center. (Feb. 7)
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— 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.