🌱 Woman Killed In Crash + Art Gallery opening + Rabies Alert

Morning, Glen Burnie! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Glen Burnie.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with showers. High: 76 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. Glen Burnie Woman Killed In Anne Arundel County Crash: A 19-year-old Glen Burnie woman was killed Thursday in a Crash in Anne Arundel County, authorities said. The crash
   happened about 2:45 p.m. along Ritchie Highway near where it meets Arnold Road, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Police said a Honda Accord driven by Erika Savio was heading north on Ritchie Highway when the driver swerved to avoid another car and overcorrected. The Honda overturned and struck several trees, resulting in Savio’s ejection from the vehicle, according to police. Paramedics rushed with her to an area hospital, but she did not survive. The crash remains under investigation. (CBS Baltimore)
2. Glen Burnie Art Gallery for families of Homicide victims: The nation's first-of-its kind private art gallery created for and by the families of homicide victims, Art That Speaks Life Galleries, opened on September 25, National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. The gallery features the unique exhibition of "Painting for Peace, The Legacy of Dorothy Hawkins Gray and David Hawkins" which features historical artwork from the late Dorothy Hawkins Gray. Gray is the first and only African American woman to paint a sitting President, Vice President and Speaker of The House. She was featured in the local newspaper as she gave President Bill Clinton the oil painting collage of him and Vice President Al Gore; in addition, she was photographed with Newt Gingrich at the US Capitol with the oil painting she gifted him. (69 News)
3. Rabies Alert: The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Norman Road and Tower Road the Harundale Community in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on October 7, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7254 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.
   Rabies is spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal, such as a groundhog, cat, fox, raccoon or bat. It is also spread when an infected animal’s saliva comes in contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or open cut of a person or another animal. Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled, fed or was attacked by the raccoon. Rabies is a fatal disease, and preventive treatment (injections) must be started as soon as possible. The Department of Health advises county residents not to feed wild or stray animals or leave food dishes outside. Pet owners should also keep their animals’ rabies vaccinations current. Anne Arundel Department of Health)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• Tanyard Springs Community. (8 p.m.)
• OKTOBERFEST. (All Day)
• The 23rd Annual Reunion of Southern High School Alumni Bull & Oyster Roast. (1 p.m.)
• Oyster Jam. (2 p.m.)
• The Gayle Harrod Band at Savor Bowie! (2 p.m.)

Glen Burnie Patch Notebook:

• Savor Bowie Fall Fest 2021 Food Wine & Music: "Two stages of amazing music. Complimentary wine tasting. Vendors and exhibitors Free admission". (Facebook)
• Glen Burnie Halloween Party: "Come join us at The Grand Ballroom - The newest event venue in Glen Burnie, MD - for our 1st Halloween Costume Party featuring The Reagan Years!!!
  It's Halloween so Costumes are Welcomed and Preferred. COSTUME CONTEST!" (Facebook)
• Baltimore Taco Festival: "The Baltimore Taco Festival is back! Join us at Power Plant LIVE (Located just one block from the famous Inner Harbor) on Saturday, Oct.16 & Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 for one amazing weekend filled with a variety of tacos, delicious indulgences, and taco themed activities"! (Facebook)

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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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