🌱 CCBC Athletics Leader Dies At 94 + County Employee Vetting

Get on up, Catonsville! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday, January 10 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Catonsville.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 30 Low: 18.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Catonsville today:

1. John D. "Jack" Manley, a beloved longtime member of the CCBC Catonsville community, passed away at age 94 in his Catonsville home after a battle with bladder cancer. Manley was the college's first administrator of health, physical education, recreation, and athletics director and served as a coach for multiple sports teams. He was also a pioneer for Title IX at CCBC, as he helped develop 22 intercollegiate sports and implement women's sports at the local, regional, and national levels. Plans are being made for a celebration-of-life gathering to be held in the spring. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
2. Baltimore County is currently under scrutiny for its employee vetting practices after a Public Works employee with a criminal history allegedly used a stolen city vehicle to try to steal an ATM in Owings Mills. Kirk Parker Junior was convicted of armed robbery and firearm charges in 2014 and joined the County's Department of Public Works five years later. A report by the inspector general, nearly 100 County employees had criminal charges or financial issues, but some didn't have an official background check on file. According to County Executive Johnny Olszewski, he is working to address concerns and add more employees to take care of the backlog of background checks. (FOX Baltimore)
3. The Catonsville Comets boys and girls varsity basketball teams are scheduled to face off in several home games this week as their 2022 season continues. First up are tonight's two back-to-back games against the Loch Raven High School Raiders. On Wednesday, the girls' team will play the Western Tech Wolverines, while the boys will play the Eastern Technical High School Mavericks on Friday. If you plan to attend, be sure to check with Catonsville High School for guidance on admission and game time. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Urban/Soul Line Dance Beginners Class - Week 2 At Revolve Wellness Studios (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• As a reminder, all Baltimore County Public School buildings will be closed today and tomorrow (Jan. 10 and 11) as teachers prepare for a possible transition to virtual learning. Students will complete assignments from home and return to in-person learning on Wednesday, Jan. 12, unless the school district indicates otherwise. (Baltimore County Public Schools)
• New York Times best-selling children's/YA author Gordon Korman is joining the Baltimore County Public Library for a virtual meet-and-greet on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Click here to learn more. (Facebook)
• Baltimore County Police are currently investigating the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Deonte Blick in a Pikesville apartment on Horizon Circle. Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 410-307-2020. (Press Release Desk)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.