🌱 Man Released From Prison + Photos With Santa + Sport Cards

Hello, people of Glen Burnie! Debora Whitehead here with a fresh issue of the Glen Burnie Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clearing, windy and cooler. High: 46, low: 32.

Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. One company has been dismissed from the competitive bidding for Ocean City government’s marketing business next year following officials’ discover that a consultant working with the city’s tourism department is married to an individual at the agency. City Manager Doug Miller said last week that Baltimore-based TBC Inc. was no longer in the running as a potential advertising company. The issue, as discovered last week, was Vernot is married to Brent Burkhardt whose LinkedIn profile not only has him listed in a public relations role for Choptank, but also as an executive for TBC. (Ocean City Today)
2. Sports Card Collecting Is Back But Its A Little Different Than You May Remember. Whether you were a little boy or a little girl, you remember someone from your childhood who collected sports cards. Yup, those same old cards maybe your mom threw away or are still stuffed away in your attic. Well, what you thought was long gone is back. An interest that has resurfaced 20 to 30 years later. Cards that are worth hundreds, tens of thousands and some – even millions of dollars. (CBS Baltimore)
3. Dennis Tetso has been in prison since 2010, convicted of murdering his wife, Tracey Gardner, despite the fact her body was never found. He was sentenced to 18 years and denied parole a few years ago. Now, according to the Department of Corrections, he will be released early for good behavior. It was back in 2005 when Gardner went missing after not returning home from a rock concert. The only clue in the case at the time was her car that was parked in a parking lot off of Ritchie Highway. In the end, Tetso would be found guilty of her murder even though a body was never found. There is now disappointment from Gardner's family and friends finding out that Tetso will be released from prison early. (WBAL Baltimore)
4. Santa Claus returned to Marley Station Mall recently. He invited families to take pictures through Dec. 21. Photo packages cost $34.99 to $44.99. Reservations are available at this link. Saint Nick's workshop is located in Center Court, which is in the middle of the mall. (Glen Burnie Patch)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Karaoke and Hookah at Judys Bar & Grill. (8 p.m.)
• 6th Annual Black Friday 9 Ball Tournament. (9 a.m.)
• Festival of Trees. (All Day)

Glen Burnie Patch Notebook

• Glen Burnie Improvement Assoc.: "The Santa Claus Mailbox is outside the GBIA building on Crain Hwy. Please make sure your child puts his name and address on their letter so Santa can send them a reply. Merry Christmas!" (Facebook)
• Anne Arundel County Library: "Young library customers at the Severna Park library shared what they are thankful for this year. From new books to pumpkin pie to hippos, their answers are inspired! Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cloverleaf Commons: "Hi neighbors! - I am looking for recommendations for a mold remediation company, and hopefully a free estimate. Any suggestions?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glen Gardens: "I had a package that was supposed to have been delivered to my address of 130 Garrett Rd this past Saturday. - Well it was delivered but not to my address. These were to be used for my appetizers for thanksgiving dinner." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brookfield: "Broken refrigerator. - Our refrigerator "conveniently" broke the day before Thanksgiving. Freezer seems okay, but the fridge side doesn't cool down all the way (hanging out around 60 degrees)." (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor 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.

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