Athletes, Coaches Must Be Vaccinated Or Be Tested + Pick Pumpkins

Happy Tuesday, Ellicott City! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 76 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Ellicott City:

1. Athletes and coaches must provide proof of vaccination or be tested for COVID-19 for the fall season. (Patch)
2. Choosing the perfect fall pumpkin in the Ellicott City area. (Patch)
3. 22,257 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Howard County have been reported. (Patch)
4. Federal money could cover almost half of the Safe & Sound Plan cost. (Patch)

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Ellicott City Patch Notebook

• Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services: "Congratulations to Captain Ronald Lagana and Master Firefighter Chuck Wood as they retire from the department! Thank you for your many years of service and enjoy your next chapter!" (Facebook)
• Howard County Arts Council: "We are pleased to announce this year's Online Art Auction as part of the 24th annual Celebration of the Arts and 40th Anniversary gala! The auction will open at 6 p.m. on Oct. 2 and continue through Oct. 10 at 11:59 p.m." (Instagram)

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— Kristin Danley-Greiner

About me: Reporter covering Columbia, Ellicott City, Crofton, Glen Burnie, Catonsville, and Dundalk in Maryland. Veteran journalist who loves to tell others' stories. Can be reached at Kristin.Danley-Greiner@patch.com.

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