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Good day Westminster! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 60-year-old McDaniel player suited teammates for success
  • How a Westminster resident got tied to a $6.8M scam

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 42, low: 25.
  • Sunday: Very cold; morning snow, 1-3", with a high of 28 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• 60-year-old McDaniel football player gifts suits to seniors preparing for future careers (foxbaltimore.com) — McDaniel College’s 60-year-old football player Tom Green recently treated 15 senior teammates to full suits, shirts, and shoes at a Men’s Wearhouse in Westminster to help them prepare for job interviews and life after graduation. The players received personalized fittings and style advice while sharing plans for careers in teaching, trades, and public service, all inspired by Green’s gesture of gratitude.
   

• Westminster man faces 20 years for tech support scam targeting seniors (foxbaltimore.com) — A man from Westminster has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud conspiracy charges tied to a tech support scam that targeted mostly older adults nationwide. Prosecutors say he and others tricked more than 1,000 victims into paying over $6.8 million for fake computer repairs, with sentencing still to be scheduled.
   

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  • Fedder Expands Offerings at 140 Village Shopping Center in Westminster with Gym and Restaurant —Jen Raider Read on Patch
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    Bucky was LOST on December 10, 2025 in Mount Airy, MD 21771 near Near Ridge Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Shipley)
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    I received a package from Target that is not mine with that being said I’m hoping that someone on here has the Target package that was supposed to go… (Nextdoor Union Mills / Silver Run)
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  • Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after 41 drawings without a winner (wmar2news.com)

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  • Fallston Walmart theft suspect identified, two others still sought (nottinghammd.com)
  • House and Senate welcome newest members (marylandmatters.org)
  • How Maryland football's Thanksgiving turned into a team-wide gathering this year (dbknews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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