🌱 Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Benjamin Curtis' Murder

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

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and not as cold. High: 43, low: 28.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. William McDonald, from Glen Burnie, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a federal protective services officer in 2006. The crime took place on Annapolis Road. The victim, Benjamin Curtis, was in his car with a woman in the passenger's seat when McDonald robbed them. Curtis and McDonald got into a struggle and McDonald shot Curtis in the head, who later died from his injuries. (wmar2news.com)
2. Anne Arundel County Health Department has a job position open for parent educator at the Baymeadow Health Center in Glen Burnie. It's a full-time contractual position. Click on the link for job description and to apply. (Anne Arundel County Department of Health)
3. Chesapeake Will & Trusts offers estate planning services in Glen Burnie and surrounding areas. A clear estate plan will help individuals to make sure their assets will be administrated and distributed according to their wishes. (Digital Journal)
4. The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting applications for traffic safety programs and project grants. The applications will be accepted until Feb. 25. The highway safety office wants to reduce the number of accidents resulting in deaths and to keep the roads safe in Maryland. (CBS Baltimore)
5. Take a look at new job openings in and around Glen Burnie. Good luck on your search! (Glen Burnie Patch)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Acoustic Rock with BoRoy at Rams Head Dockside. (8 p.m.)
• Snowman! Glen Burnie, Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich! (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Millersville Elementary, Ms. Elfring's art class — This is the Wall of Positivity made by 5th graders to express inspirational messages." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel Community College: "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." (Instagram)
• North County High School PTSA: "We will meet this Thursday, Jan. 13, at 8 p.m. on Zoom. Invitations will be sent out tomorrow via email to PTSA members. If you have any questions, message us here or email us at northcountyhighschoolptsa@gmail.com." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ferndale: "Need heating service today? Call today to schedule an appointment 443-628-7549 or email me at Michael.Kuti21387@yahoo.com Diagnostic/ service charge $25." (Nextdoor)

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• [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know. (Jan. 15)
• The Havre de Grace Ice Festival at Downtown Havre de Grace. (Jan. 15)
• Taxes In Retirement Webinar. (Jan. 25)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead