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Thursday October 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning California! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Did you see this red Toyota RAV4 on Route 4 Friday night?
  • Are you overlooking these mosquito breeding spots around your California yard?
  • Have you checked these hidden fire hazards in your California home?

Also on today's calendar: Joe Cox LIVE at The Greene Turtle California.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 90, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Chance of a little a.m. rain, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Red Toyota RAV4 Sought After Route 4 Hit-And-Run Sends Motorcyclist To Trauma Center (thebaynet.com) β€” A young motorcyclist from the California area was seriously hurt in a Sept. 25 hit-and-run on northbound Route 4 near the Thomas Johnson Bridge, and deputies are searching for a red Toyota RAV4 with front-end damage or white paint transfer. Residents who may have seen the crash or spot a matching vehicle are urged to contact the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office and reference the case number provided.
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β€’ Maryland Confirms West Nile Virus Case: How To Protect Your Family From Mosquitoes (thebaynet.com) β€” From California state health officials are reminding residents that West Nile virus has appeared in every Maryland jurisdiction and that mosquito season still matters. The piece walks Southern Maryland families through simple steps like dumping standing water, repairing window screens, choosing effective repellents and watching for symptoms in people, horses and pets so they can cut their risk close to home.
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β€’ Before You Turn On The Heat, Check These Maryland Fire Hazards (thebaynet.com) β€” In California fire officials are urging Southern Maryland residents to inspect chimneys, furnaces and space heaters before the chill sets in, and to double-check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The guidance focuses on common hazards in St. Mary's, Calvert and Charles counties, from cluttered fireplaces to unsafe extension cords, and stresses having a practiced escape plan so local families can react quickly if a fire breaks out.
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    If anyone knows where I can find one . Please let me know. I am reliable and have my own transportation. (Nextdoor Wildewood)
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πŸ—ž Nearby News

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Lexington Park

  • The Y Is Here! Southern Maryland's First YMCA Opens In Lexington Park After Ten Years In The Making (thebaynet.com)
  • Lexington Park man sentenced to 50 years for domestic violence, shooting (somdnews.com)
  • Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, Maryland (HASMC)Opening of Multi-Family Project Based Rental Assistance (thebaynet.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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