Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.
Saturday: Nice with high clouds, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
Sunday: Rain, with a high of 64 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• JV Football Season Canceled, HCPSS Superintendent Demands Action (patch.com) — Families in Ellicott City are grappling with the abrupt cancellation of Howard High School's junior varsity football season after a serious locker room bullying incident led to charges against seven players. As investigations continue, the superintendent is ordering tighter locker room supervision, clearer expectations for student behavior, and better reporting of bullying to protect students in Howard County schools.
• Is Oct. 12 Columbus Day? It depends on where you live (newsbreak.com) — Howard County will observe Oct. 12 as Indigenous Peoples' Day, closing government offices, local courts, 50+ centers, the Robinson Nature Center, and the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum while keeping trash collection, parks, and major community centers open. Ellicott City residents should note that Roger Carter Community Center and emergency services will operate normally, and regular RTA bus service and parking rules will remain in effect.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Looking for a reliable lawn care professional to mow the grass at my home in Ellicott City. Please DM me with your availability, pricing, and contact information. Thank you! (Nextdoor Turf Valley Overlook)
EXCITING NEWS FROM POSTAL XPRESS N MORE! We're excited to introduce Events N More! After 10 years of serving our community, we're bringing you even MORE ways to celebrate life's special… (Nextdoor Frederick Rd)
Bambini Montessori Academy posted a job opening for Infant Toddler Teacher (URGENT) in Ellicott City. Apply here.
CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Ellicott City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellicott City here.
Senior Automation Engineer with Ansible - Mansai Corporation - Woodlawn, MD, US (dice.com)
Cold case investigators renew push to solve young mother's 1994 Windsor Mill murder (wmar2news.com)
Catonsville
Former Priest Convicted Of Abusing Boy At Catonsville Catholic School (patch.com)
Columbia
STRONG Pilates opens first Maryland studio in Gambrills (wbaltv.com)
Food Delivery Driver Robbed In Columbia (patch.com)
Ok Ellicott City! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!