🌱 School Budget Plan + Chamber Of Commerce Project + FBI Arrest

Morning, Glen Burnie! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Glen Burnie.

First, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds breaking. High: 77 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. Anne Arundel County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County approved a plan put forth by Superintendent George Arlotto requesting more than $7.4 million in a recurring supplemental operating budget request from the Anne Arundel County government for funds sufficient for Anne Arundel County Public Schools' school transportation contractors to provide every one of their school bus drivers and bus attendants with a $5 per hour wage increase subject to contract modifications. (Press Release Desk )
2. Glen Burnie Project: The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce Members Helping Members, a project to increase awareness of member products or services and join together to help membership thrive even in this uncertain time. It encourages members to tell the Chamber how we can help each other — be it through gift card purchases, carry-out or delivery services, marketing services to help reposition your business when the Maryland reopens. (Glen Burnie Chamber of Commerce)
3. Nearby News: Annapolis couple arrested by FBI on espionage-related charges, Department of Justice said. The FBI has arrested a husband and wife from Annapolis on espionage charges, according to an announcement by the Justice Department. West Virginia,
   Jonathan and Diana Toebbe, both of Annapolis, Maryland, were arrested in Jefferson County, West Virginia, by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) on Saturday, Oct. 9. They were scheduled to have their initial appearances on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in federal court in Martinsburg, West Virginia. (NewsBreak)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• 2 for 1! Tree: Glen Burnie, Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich! (6:30 p.m.)
• Chipotle Night with RR137. (4 p.m.)
• Ellicott Silly Comedy Festival 2021 — "Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show." (7:30 p.m.)
• JONATHAN ZORN. (6:30 p.m.)

Glen Burnie Patch Notebook

• Anne Arundel County Police: "We partnered with Bike AAA and Pedal Power Kids to host a bike event. The ride started at Lindale Middle, went on the BWI bike trail and ended back at Lindale with lunch on the grill. Maryland Transportation Authority Bike Patrol Unit." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel County Library: "Annina Wells and Stella were the raffle winners at the 2021 Crofton Festival on the Green — and Stella immediately started showing off the swag!⁠" (Instagram)
• AA County Schools - AACPS: "AACPS will be screening four documentaries around mental health and wellness topics during the 2021-22 school year. These films will be accompanied by lesson activities that tie into the messages of the films. We encourage parents and co-workers." (Instagram)

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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 non-profit 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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