🌱 Mother And Son Missing + Christmas Tree Shortage + Fire Safety

Get on up, Glen Burnie! Let's get this Monday started off right. These are the most important things going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 64, low: 32.

Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic cut short one season and a year after it canceled a second, Anne Arundel County Public Schools winter sports student-athletes are on the verge of a return to a full in-person competitive campaign. Full schedules of contests begin today, (Monday, Dec. 6), with county high schools fielding teams in basketball, wrestling, indoor track, swimming, cheerleading, and bowling. Spectators will be permitted in all venues but must be masked at all times while in those venues. (Press Release Desk )
2. The American Christmas Tree Association advises shoppers to get a tree earlier than usual this year. The supply of trees will be tight due to supply chain delays and a poor growing season in the Pacific Northwest. If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Glen Burnie, click on the link. (Patch)
3. Authorities are on the lookout for a missing mother and son that was last seen in Washington D.C. The 38-year-old Helen Brooks and 5-year-old Ezekiel Brooks reported missing last Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. There were last seen at the 4200 block of Maryland Pl., 21229., and the mother drives a red 2009 Volkswagen Jetta MD registration 7DZ9236. If you have any information on where they are or if you spot the mother and son please call 911 immediately. (w2marnews)
4. In efforts to address fire safety concerns, Mayor Brandon Scott joined chief Niles Ford and the Baltimore City Fire Department for a Citywide Smoke Alarm Sweep. The Mayor and the firefighters canvassed communities throughout Baltimore City to address fire safety concerns, assist residents with home escape plans and installed smoke alarms where needed. They met Saturday morning at 1500 N. Patterson Park Avenue which is the site of where a fatal fire that occurred last month. (w2marnews)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Play Group: Babies and Toddlers. (9:30 a.m.)
• Get Down with Danielle. (6:15 p.m.)
• Human Relations Commission Meeting. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• North County High School PTSA: "We're at St. Christopher’s church at 116 Marydale Road in Linthicum until 1:00! Come check us out and maybe get some shopping done?" (Facebook)
• Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to returning member Ward & Co Law, Cathy Ward." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chesapeake Glen: "SPECIAL DELIVERY! - My Indoor tower garden has arrived. I will share with you all when I get it all set up." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Shetlands and Southgate: "Hello, I’m looking for someone to Rake leaves and clean up the yard. - Backyard has most of the leaves, Front needs to be blown with a leaf blower and cleaned up. Anyone interested, please text me at 410-320-2797." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cromwell Fountain: "Bike found. - Looks like maybe somebody boosted it and abandoned it over by the dumpster." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.

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