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Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 2 charged, officers injured after pursuit of stolen vehicle (wbal.com) — Bel Air police officers and a Harford County sheriff's deputy were injured Saturday when a fleeing stolen vehicle struck them and several patrol cars during an attempted stop. Two suspects were later arrested near Jarrettsville, with the driver facing attempted murder and other charges as investigators continue examining the incident.
• Excellence in Education Showcase and Awards Breakfast Brings Learning, Innovation and Inspiration to Life (i95business.com) — Bel Air residents are invited to Harford County Education Foundation's Excellence in Education Showcase and Awards Breakfast at Harford Community College on October 9, featuring student-led demonstrations and performances. The fundraiser supports local programs providing school supplies, early literacy help, and innovative learning opportunities for Harford County students and families.
• Army veteran shares how military sexual trauma led to a suicide crisis and a mission to help others (wmar2news.com) — A story reported from Bel Air highlights Army veteran Chanté Franco's journey from military sexual trauma and suicide attempts to healing and advocacy. She now leads a peer support group in Baltimore and urges residents to ask direct, compassionate questions about suicide, emphasizing that open conversations can connect people to lifesaving help.
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