🌱 Shooting Victim Identified + Magnet Program + Halloween Events

Hello, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with the latest copy of the Glen Burnie Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and windy. High: 69, low: 51.

Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. Glen Burnie Police: Last Thursday, Oct.21, Anne Arundel County police officers responded to the area of Beach Road and McGowan Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male, identified as Gene Fayga Martin of Glen Burnie, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was 26 years old and was pronounced dead at the scene. (NewsBreak)
2. Arundel School District Opens Magnet Program: Providing educational and innovative programs help students to focus on their abilities and interests. The Magnet Program will give students the opportunity to focus on science, math, technology and engineering within their field of studies. Registration is required. Forms and more information are available at the Arundel School District website. (Arundel School District)
3. Glen Burnie Halloween Week: Halloween week is here and Glen Burnie is up to so much entertaining and fun events! From Halloween parties to trivia nights, the most important thing is to enjoy this season that happens just once a year! Take a look in all the week happenings and have fun! (American Towns)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Babies in Bloom — Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Spooky Stories at Himmel's Garden Center. (10 a.m.)
• Sports Picture Day — ACS. (8:30 a.m.)
• Alex Hooper headlines Jimmy's Famous Seafood. (7:30 p.m.)
• FREE Fall Festival! (6:30 p.m.)

Glen Burnie Patch Notebook

• Anne Arundel County Police: "Officers Owen and Philistine attended the Jessup Improvement Association Trunk-or-Treat event. They were judges for the child and adult costume contests, as well as the car decoration contest." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel County Police: "On Oct. 24, The Maryland Department of Transportation held its 20th Annual Maryland Impaired Driving Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony in Ocean City, Maryland. Officers from departments in Maryland were recognized for their effort." (Instagram)
• Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Company: "Tonight and tomorrow night, we welcome staff from Bennett's Curse! Don't miss out!" (Facebook)
• North County High School PTSA: "Please join us this Thursday at Italia’s dine-in or carry-out. Please make sure to mention you are there for the NCHS fundraiser. This fundraiser will benefit the after Prom." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Trunk-or-Treat. (Oct. 30)
• The Hotdog Hideout Food Bank Drive. (Oct. 31)
• Halloween Costume Party featuring The Reagan Years. (Oct. 31)
• The Summit School Virtual Open House. (Nov. 6)
• Fall Festival. (Oct.31)
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• Copy Center Manager — Harford Community College (Details)
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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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