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🌱 Luckies Robbed + Tunnel Accident + 2 Deaths + Beaches Checked

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Michele Stromberg, Neighbor
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Hello again, everybody. It's Wednesday in Glen Burnie and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 70 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

  1. Kevin Zichelli died on May 19. He succumbed to his burn injuries two weeks after the storage container explosion in Millersville. Zichelli is the fifth person to die from a fire-related incident in Anne Arundel County. (wmar2news.com)
  2. Fort McHenry Tunnel closed after three-vehicle crash. The accident happened Tuesday at about 1:30 p.m. Two of the vehicle drivers were able to escape with minor injuries. The third driver was trapped and had to be rescued. (Fox Baltimore)
  3. Jeremy Glen Yaruta passed away Sunday. This happened nearly two weeks after his dirt bike collided with a tractor trailer in Glen Burnie. The accident is still under investigation. (Fox Baltimore)
  4. Luckies store in Severn was robbed on Saturday, May 21. Two men entered the store and announced that this was a robbery. Both men were armed with guns. (Shore News Network)
  5. Sandy Point beaches and pool waters are being tested for bacteria levels. "Inspectors closely evaluate 400 public swimming pools and spas for specific health and safety conditions. If they find a health violation, the condition must then be corrected immediately, or the pool could be closed. The same goes for beaches." (WBAL 11)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

  • Who doesn't love a PB&J? Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center in Glen Burnie is hosting an event to help stop hunger. Join them from 3-5 p.m. to help make sandwiches. (Happening Next)
  • Sidelines in Glen Burnie is hosting artist Katie Detrich tonight from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Come join her so she can guide you to make a flip flops summer sign. The cost is from $15 -$45, depending on what you choose. (Event Brite)
  • The Lumineers are playing at the Merriweather Post Pavilion tonight! The show starts at 7:30 p.m. (Washington)
  • The Odenton Volunteer Fire Department carnival is here! The carnival is open tonight through Friday at 6 p.m. Then again on Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m., Monday (Memorial Day) at 4 p.m. In lieu of parade, at 5 p.m. the OVFC Honor Guard will have a short ceremony to present colors and have a reading in honor of Memorial Day. All you can ride bracelets will be available every night. (All Events)

From my notebook:

  • Today is "National Tap Dance Day" and "National Wine Day." I don't know about you, but I dance a lot better after some wine! Pour a glass of wine and dance your heart out! (Holidays and Observations)
  • Are you full of grace or two left feet? Either way is acceptable at the Edna Lee Dance Studio in Glen Burnie. This studio has been teaching the art of dance since 1957. Check out her website for more information. (Edna Lee Dance Studio)
  • Maryland has a wine country? Who knew? Check out the link to see what you've been missing. (Capital Region USA)

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