🌱 Police Investigates A Murder Suicide + High School Craft Fair

Happy Friday, people of Glen Burnie! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Glen Burnie today.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sunshine. High: 69, low: 53.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. A man was shot and killed by his son in the parking lot of the Baltimore-Washington Hospital in Glen Burnie. The crime occurred on Wednesday when Kintrell Todd McEachern, 24, shot his father, Kintrell Todd McEachern, Sr. during an argument. Later on, police found the dead body of the son in a wooded area in Baltimore County. (wmar2news.com)
2. AACPL Brooklyn Park branch will be closed from Monday, March 21 through Saturday, April 3 due to carpet installation. (AACPL)
3. Glen Burnie High School Spring Craft Fair is set for this weekend! On Saturday, March 19 at 9 a.m. over 140 crafters will display their unique arts and crafts! Baked goods will also be available and many more handmade items. (WUMedia)
4. Police confirmed that a teacher was assaulted by a student with a toy gun in Glen Burnie. The incident happened last Thursday at North County High School. The teacher was shot with a "gel blaster" and the student was charged accordingly. (Glen Burnie Patch)
5. Three lottery players in Anne Arundel County won or claimed a combined $35,616.50 last week. The top prize of $15,616.50 came on a Racetrax ticket purchased at a Mobil gas station located at 7200 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie. (Glen Burnie Patch)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Traeger Pellet Grills at Costco Glen Burnie. (10 a.m.)
• Time For Time Force with Jason Faunt at Twilite Zone. (4 p.m.)
• Wee-Sale Children’s Sale at Harundale Plaza. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• "A slice of the Annapolis shoreline welcomed Black residents during segregation. That historic property may soon become the newest park in Maryland's capital. Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday announced that the state will contribute more than $4.8 million to preserve that site near Carr's Beach and Sparrow's Beach. Everybody would be welcome at this potential public space." (Patch)
  
• Associate Commissioner, Consumer Education & Advocacy Joy Hatchette, Maryland Insurance Administration: "Lunch with MIA: The new federal No Surprises Act — What health care providers need to know. Join us this afternoon for Lunch with MIA: The new federal No Surprises Act." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glen Burnie Park: "Has anyone had new roofing installed? I am looking to have a new roof installed." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk. (March 22)
• 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bull and Shrimp Feast in Glen Burnie. (March 20)
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— Debora Whitehead

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