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🌱 Drug Dealer Sentenced + Maryland Man Survives Fall Into Volcano

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Michele Stromberg, Neighbor
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Hello all. It's me, Michele, your host of the Glen Burnie Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

  1. After four felony drug convictions, three of these involving a firearm, Purnell Summerville is going to pay for his crimes. Summerville has been sentenced to 25 years of active incarceration. (Anne Arundel County)
  2. Joseph Brocki, 43, of Hanover has been arrested. On July 12 at about 1:45 p.m., police witnessed Brocki in a domestic assault at the Cromwell Shopping Center. The police followed and tried to stop him when Brocki put his car into reverse and hit the police car, authorities reported. (wmar2news.com)
  3. A variety of altercations have been happening in the Glen Burnie area lately. One of these happened on July 12 at 6:15 p.m. when a person was intentionally hit with a car. The victim was trying to take a photo of a shoplifter from Dollar General in Glen Burnie when the suspect hit them with their car. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Click on the link to see the "Police Press Release." (Anne Arundel County)
  4. A security guard was carjacked at Westfield Annapolis mall on July 13 at about 4:30 a.m. The suspect is a 35-year-old woman who fled the scene. The police caught up to her on 7th Avenue in Glen Burnie. After a short foot pursuit, the suspect was arrested. The guard had non-life-threatening injuries. (wmar2news.com)
  5. A 23-year-old Maryland man survived a fall into an active volcano in an attempt to take a "selfie" at Mount Vesuvius, Italy, when he dropped his phone. He refused medical treatment for his scrapes and bruises. The last eruption happened in 1944, but this is still considered an "active" volcano. (News Break)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

  • NTA is having a hiring event this Friday from 9 - 11 a.m. Springhill Suites in Hanover is hosting the event. Bring your resume and look sharp! (All Events)
  • Tonight from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., the Chesapeake Arts Center presents "Unearthen: A Collaborative Exhibition by Lexi Arrietta & Colleen Harkins." Come see this exhibition that reminds us how much beauty can be found in such a temporary setting. (Chesapeake Arts Center)
  • Starting tonight at 6:30 p.m. the Chesapeake Arts Center presents "SUMMER CONCERT SERIES." Each Thursday through September, a band will be playing. Bring your chair, blanket, drinks and food for this all-ages free event. (Chesapeake Arts Center)
  • The Glen Burnie Town Center is hosting "Kaleidoscope." The band will play from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Friday, July 15. Bring a chair, blanket and some goodies to this all-ages free event. (All Events)

From my notebook:

  • Today is "International Nude Day" and "National Tape Measure Day." Well, these two holidays may or may not go together, depends on how you look at it! (Holidays and Observations)
  • Not everyone is comfortable walking around in their birthday suit. But, if you are, then Pine Tree Club is the place for you! The club is conveniently located in Annapolis. Click on the link for more information. (Pine Tree Club)
  • "Measure twice and cut once" is a motto used by most builders, crafters and seamstresses. Not everyone knows how to read a ruler or tape measure. If your knowledge is limited in this area, just click on the link to learn! Accurate cutting is in your future! (Instructables)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

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