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🌱 Propane Leak Explosion + Vape Makers Sued + Rapper Found Guilty

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Posted Wed, May 4, 2022 at 6:08 pm ET|Updated Wed, May 4, 2022 at 6:36 pm ET

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Michele, your host of the Glen Burnie Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 69 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

Games and Stuff owner and column writer for The Merchant's Anvil, Paul Alexander Butlertalks about the rising price of miniatures. The cost of everything is on the rise, this hobby is no exception. Click to read more of what Butler has to say on the subject. (ICv2)
A leaking propane tank seems to be the cause of an explosion in Millersville. The explosion happened in the 1500 block of Jabez Run on Wednesday, May 4 at 9 a.m. A man inside the storage unit started a piece of machinery that ignited the propane tank. He sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to Bayview Medical Center. (Patch)
Anne Arundel County Public Schools have announced that they plan on suing the maker of vaping products. The lawsuit claims that the makers of vape are targeting children with flavors such as cotton candy and "tooty fruity." In Maryland, you must be 21 to purchase any kind of vape products, but many stores do not ask for identification from the purchaser. (News Break)
Rapper Kyeem King was found guilty of a double homicide. After a 5-day trial and an 8-hour deliberation, King was sentenced to 128 years in prison. On June 1, 2019, officers found two victims that died from their gunshot wounds. Evidence collected pointed to King. (WMAR 2)

Today in Glen Burnie:

Rams Head Dockside in Glen Burnie is hosting "Live Mas Lager Beer Release Party" tonight from 4-7 p.m. Come join the fun and celebrate Cinco de Mayo. (All Events)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Alluzion Venue in Crofton. Come on in from 5-9 p.m. for karaoke, drinks and tacos! (All Events)
Where is the best place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? At an Irish pub of course! Come down to Molloy's in Gambrills to enjoy music and food from 5 p.m. to whenever you feel like leaving... before 2 a.m., of course! (Happening Next)
Cinco de Mayo Canned Food Drive is happening today at 6 p.m. Altered Racing on Langley Road in Glen Burnie will be collecting canned food. (Facebook)
Station is playing at the Cancun Cantina in Glen Burnie. The band will take the stage at 7 p.m. Get your tickets and join the fun. (Bands In Town)

From my notebook:

Look at how much fun the kiddos were having riding go-carts! The Anne Arundel County Police took 60 kids from our Youth Activities Program for a fun filled day! (A.A. County PD/Facebook)
Sheer determination and expert medical care are what helped in Officer Brooks-Harris returning to work. Last July 2021 he was involved in a life-threatening car accident. Needless to say, his fellow LEO's are happy to have him back! (A.A. County PD/Facebook)
Today is "No Pants Day" and "National Beverage Day" So many things come to mind with these two holidays on the same day! Go out, have a great time and be safe! (Holidays and Observances)

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