🌱 Winner Claims Jackpot + BOE Lifts Mask Mandate + Craft Fair

Hey, Glen Burnie! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, Feb. 18 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Glen Burnie today.

First, today's weather:

Windy; colder in the p.m. High: 58, low: 27.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. A Glen Burnie resident had a lucky lottery card game. The player claimed a jackpot of $10,000 after playing his lucky numbers on Saturday at the Mobil gas station at 7200 Ritchie Highway. (Patch)
2. The Anne Arundel County Board of Education voted to lift the mask mandate in county school facilities and make it optional. Masks will officially become optional on Feb. 18. The
   Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland State Department of Education confirmed the county had hit the appropriate conditions to lift the mandate, but some precautions will remain. (Newsbreak)
3. Save the date for Glen Burnie High School Craft Fair. Come out on March 19 at 8 a.m. to support the students at this community event. The school is located at 7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Glen Burnie. (StayHappening)
4. Shots were reported at Phirne Road and Crain Highway in Glen Burnie. The incident was reported on Feb. 16, police arrived in the area and two suspects were seen fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported. (Twitter)
5. For all in need of home energy appliances, no sales taxes will be added on from Feb. 19-21 for any ENERGY STAR labeled appliances. Products like air conditioners, washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc. are on the list. The state of Maryland wants to help the environment and want to encourage the community to save billions in energy costs. (w2marnews)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Peeking Dog at Glen Burnie Glass. (5 p.m.)
• Maryland Pack Growl at VFW Post. (1:30 p.m.)
• Women's Only Basic Handgun at Cindy's Hot Shots. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Over the weekend, Central Middle School had two teams compete at the Southern Maryland VEX IQ Tournament." (Instagram)
• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Brooklyn Park Elementary — Black History Month historical research of the day. Bessie Coleman, first African American licensed pilot. Celebrating history and diversity." (Instagram)
• North County High School PTSA: "Attention Seniors: Our scholarship application is live. Please click the link for more information and/or to complete the application." (Facebook)
• North County High School PTSA: "The TAAAC Foundation for Educational Excellence announced the 25th annual scholarship application for graduating seniors. Click here to learn more and support a student you know." (Facebook)

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• Wedding Venue Open House — La Banque de Fleuve. (Feb. 20)
• New Retirement Savings Webinar. (Feb. 23)
• Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month. (Feb. 28)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Debora Whitehead