🌱 Patch AM: Earthquake Reported In Harford County

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In today's newsletter:

• Small earthquake shakes area just northeast of Bel Air
• Officials ID deputy, probe deadly five-car crash in Belcamp

Also on today's calendar: Harco Toastmasters Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: A stray t-storm; more humid, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
• Thursday: Windy, warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Earthquake Reported In Harford County (patch.com) — Residents in and around Bel Air may have felt a minor jolt Monday morning when a 2.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded about five miles northeast of town. U.S. Geological Survey data place the shallow quake near Palmer State Park, underscoring that even Harford County occasionally experiences small seismic activity.    

• Sheriff's Deputy ID'd In Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash (patch.com) — Bel Air–area drivers are learning more about the June 9 multi-vehicle crash in nearby Belcamp, as officials identify the Harford County sheriff’s deputy involved and continue investigating the fatal police-involved collision. Investigators say a fleeing driver on Route 40 sparked a five-vehicle wreck that killed the suspect and seriously injured two others, with body-camera and dashcam footage expected to be released in coming weeks.    

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bel Air

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday June 17

• Harco Toastmasters Club →
  Abingdon Grill, 418 Constant Friendship Blvd, Abingdon
  7:00 pm

Monday June 22

• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
  John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday June 16

• Board of Appeals →
  Town of Bel Air, MD Calendar, 39 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air
  6:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Cecil Golf Tournament →
  Town of Bel Air, MD Calendar
  7:30 am
• Summer Reading/Circus Science →
  JARRETTSVILLE FIRE HALL, 3825 Federal Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, MD, 21084
  10:30 am

Friday June 19

• Free Community Dinner →
  701 Henderson Rd, Bel Air
  9:00 am
• Friday Night Bingo →
  Knights of Columbus at Newport Terrace, 23 Newport Drive, Forest Hill, MD 21050
  5:45 pm
• Free Community Dinner →
  701 Henderson Rd, Bel Air
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• School of Identity: June Session →
  The Vine Natural Health Center, 9 Newport Dr
  9:00 am
• Churchville Presbyterian Church Community Yard & Bake Sale →
  2844 Churchville Rd, Churchville
  9:00 am
• DeDe's Gift Bingo Night Fundraiser →
  Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 Jarrettsville Rd
  6:00 pm

Tuesday June 23

• Shadow Cats TNR Fundraiser →
  Vagabond Sandwich Company, 111 Thomas St, Bel Air
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Section of Boggs Road in Forest Hill to Be Closed for Approximately Ten Months —Alexandra Walker Read on Patch

• Chadwell is a great place.
  Great staff , great care for your pet. Dr. Schaupp & Dr Gold are very caring about every animal that comes in. I have been a client since they opened… (Nextdoor Greenridge)
• I will clarify with Harf Co Gov on Monday, but are all of us paying Water Bills that look like mine:
  •Water Usage $53 •Sewer Usage $80 •Water Service $24 •Sewer Service $16 $200 bill total— just don’t understand the sewer charges. (Nextdoor Fountain Glen)

• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in Bel Air. Apply here.
• The University of Maryland Medical System posted a job opening for Medical Secretary in Bel Air. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bel Air here.

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🗞 Nearby News

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Edgewood

• CHIPPER's Daily Selections 134 (Eurodance) by CHIPPER (soundcloud.com)

Aberdeen

• From Sweet Tea Drinkin' Southerner to Bay Bum (thefreestatepress.com)

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Ok Bel Air! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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