🌱 Baltimore Co. Attorney Race + Smokehouse Murder Still Unsolved

Happy Monday, people of Catonsville! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 41 Low: 28.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Catonsville today:

1. For the first time in 15 years, Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger will have a challenger in the Democratic primary race: lawyer Robbie Leonard. Leonard, who currently serves as the Secretary of the Maryland Democratic Party, says Baltimore County is "moving in the wrong direction," pointing to a record-breaking number of homicides in 2021. If elected, Leonard promises to handle sex crimes in a "stronger manner" and not prosecute lower-level marijuana crimes. Shellenberger maintains the State's Attorney office "needs to be run by someone that's been here," and says he has "a lot left to give." (FOX Baltimore)
2. Baltimore County Police are asking the public for any information on the Feb. 26, 2021 stabbing and death of Rosario "Tony" Valenti. Police say there were patrons in front of Papas Smokehouse, located at 2715 North Point Blvd. in nearby Dundalk, during the attack who left after the murder but before police arrived. Contact the Baltimore County Homicide Unit or Metro Crime Stoppers with any information. (Press Release Desk)
3. On Saturday, Feb. 5, Catonsville native Henry Tolker scored his first two collegiate goals for the Navy men's lacrosse team at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. After a close game, Mount St. Mary's defeated Navy, 11 to 9. (NavySports.com)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Community Yoga, At Rolling Brook Yoga (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The National Weather Service warned drivers of icy road conditions this morning. If you're driving through the Baltimore area, you can expect freezing drizzle for the morning commute and rain showers in the afternoon as low pressure moves from the south. (WBFF)
• This week will be a mix of clouds and sun in Catonsville. Check out the local weekly weather forecast. (Catonsville Patch)
• If you're following high school basketball this season, here's a list of this week's local sports games, including the CHS Comets' boys and girls games on Wednesday against the Pikesville High School Panthers. (Catonsville Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.