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🌱 Patch AM: How the Joppa tire fire pulled in Fallston’s firefighters Friday
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Good morning Fallston! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the Joppa tire fire pulled in Fallston's firefighters Friday
Also on today's calendar: Ravens 'Guess the Score' Contest Prize is $900 Cash! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: A stray shower in the morning, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Harford County tire fire unleashes dark smoke for miles in Maryland (rollingout.com) — A major tire pile fire in Joppa drew Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company crews, sending dark smoke visible for miles and slowing traffic near Pauls Lane. Officials are still investigating the cause and have not reported injuries, while residents are urged to avoid the area, watch for smoke irritation, and rely on Fallston and Joppa Magnolia fire companies for verified updates.
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📸 Around Fallston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fallston
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★ Featured events ★
- Ravens 'Guess the Score' Contest Prize is $900 Cash! →
Online,
8:20 pm - Happiness Is Yelling Bingo →
St. John's Episcopal Church, 11901 Belair Rd, Kingsville
7:00 pm - Upper Shore Decoy Show →
Minker Banquet Hall, 920 Principio Furnace Rd, Perryville
9:00 am - Harford Helps Community Giving Day →
1824 Mountain Rd, Joppatowne
12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Moai Fall Walking Group - Fallston →
Harford County, MD Calendar, 864 Smith Lane, Fallston, Fallston
8:00 am - Vaccine Clinics →
Harford County, MD Calendar, 525 W MacPhail Road, Bel Air
9:30 am - Preschool Recess Fun - Session 1 - Morning →
Harford County, MD Calendar
9:30 am - Nature Tots Series - Monday @ 9:30 (Anita C. Leight Estuary Center) →
Harford County, MD Calendar
9:30 am - Monarchs & Minerals at Eden Mill (Parks & Recreation) →
Harford County, MD Calendar
10:00 am - Pumpkin Painting →
Maple Border Farm, 3000 White Hall Rd, White Hall
5:00 pm - Breakfast Bingo →
2407 Laurel Brook Rd, Fallston
9:00 am - 💚 5th Annual Bailey's Heart & Sole 5K-Run/Walk →
The John Carroll School, 703 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air
8:00 am
Monday October 12
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Five Below posted a job opening for Merchandise Manager- Bel Air, MD in Bel Air. Apply here.
- Tom Thumb Supermarket posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Bel Air. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fallston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bel Air
- Section of Cedar Lane in Bel Air to close for approximately 10 days (belairnewsandviews.com)
- 107 Idlewild Rd Bel Air MD (zillow.com)
- Your weekend planner: MD State BBQ Bash, Fiesta Baltimore and ZooBOO! (wmar2news.com)
Perry Hall
- Baltimore County honors seven local heroes at annual Community Leader Summit (nottinghammd.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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