🌱 Patch AM: Why a Fallston roadside memorial just survived a courtroom challenge

Good day Fallston! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Fallston roadside memorial just survived a courtroom challenge
• How a Fallston midfielder helped Clemson land a top-five class

Also on today's calendar: Dudes & Brews and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Judge denies peace order against grieving Fallston father accused of trespassing (thebanner.com) — A Harford County judge has denied peace order requests from a family living near Route 152 in Fallston who said a grieving father's visits to his son's roadside memorial amounted to trespassing and intimidation. The ruling keeps the way clear for Brad Hopkins to continue pressing for a permanent memorial where his 20-year-old son died on Fallston Road, while the neighbors weigh whether to appeal.
   

• Clemson Freshman Class Ranked Among Nation's Top Five by Nike Lacrosse/ILWomen (clemsontigers.com) — A standout women's lacrosse recruit from Fallston midfielder Ayiana Rippen, is part of Clemson University's 2026 freshman class, which has been ranked No. 5 nationally by Nike Lacrosse and ILWomen. The class includes multiple four- and five-star players from seven states, highlighting how Fallston talent is contributing to a rapidly rising Division I program.
   

📸 Around Fallston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fallston

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27
• Dudes & Brews →
  Abingdon Grill, 418 Constant Friendship Blvd, Abingdon
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• Nature Worx: The Wisdom of Beavers: How Nature's Master Engineers Heal the Land -- and What They Can Teach Us →
  Harford County, MD Calendar, 2120 High Point Road, Forest Hill
  5:30 pm
Monday August 24
• Harford County Marine Corps League Det 1198 Membership Meeting →
  Harford County, MD Calendar, 1714 Morse Road, Forest Hill
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• People's Counsel Citizens Advisory Board Meeting →
  Harford County, MD Calendar Bel Air, MD 21014
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Deer Creek Guided Sunset Canoe Trip →
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  5:45 pm
Friday August 28
• EPICenter Veteran Standdown →
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  9:00 am
• Amelia's Last Ride Event: Barrel House Live – Fallston →
  Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston
  2:00 pm
• Cash Bingo Bonanza →
  Level Volunteer Fire Company, 3633 Level Village Rd, Havre De Grace
  6:00 pm
• Full Moon Hike and Yoga →
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  7:30 pm
• Social Drinking at Barrel House Live! →
  Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, Timonium, MD, 21093
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• Suffrage: A Family Affair? Dr. Howard Kelly & Dora Kelly Lewis →
  Town of Bel Air, MD Calendar, 324 Kenmore Avenue, Bel Air
  1:00 pm
• Pet Sounds (Beach Boys Tribute) at Barrel House Live! →
  Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston
  3:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Family and Friends Story Time
  Bel Air Branch Library Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3
  10:15 am
• Inclusive Mondays
  Bel Air Branch Library Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Event/Product Demonstrator in Fallston. Apply here.
• Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce clerk in Bel Air. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fallston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bel Air

• Not your average antiques shop (wmar2news.com)
• Home Runs For The Homeless Event Sets Fundraising Recording (patch.com)
• Feast in the Kitchen: Jacob Lewis of Baltimore North Food Truck (montclairlocal.news)

Perry Hall

• Perry Hall's historic 1928 school building finds new purpose as adult medical daycare (wmar2news.com)

Ok Fallston! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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