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$10M Lottery Winner + Fire Station Delivery

Here's the latest edition the Laurel Daily! This is your five-minute guide to the most important things going on in the area.

Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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(Patch Media)

Happy Tuesday, people of Laurel! Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 76 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories today in Laurel:

  1. The first person in the nation to win a $10 million Double Play top prize from Maryland Powerball is a resident of this state. The Rockville Exxon at White Flint in the 11400 block of Rockville Pike sold the winning Powerball Double Play ticket. As of Monday, the identity of the Double Play winner remained unknown. The retailer will earn a $10,000 bonus from the Maryland Lottery. (WBAL TV Baltimore)
  2. Paramedics delivered a baby at a Laurel fire station Monday morning. According to Howard County Fire, a woman in labor pulled into Station 11 because her baby was on the way and she didn't have time to go reach the hospital. Firefighters and paramedics on the scene were able to help deliver a healthy baby in the back of an ambulance. (CBS Baltimore)
  3. RB Racing's 6-year-old multiple stakes winner Battle Station returns in just seven days as part of a wide-open field of 12 entered in Saturday's $100,000 Laurel Dash at Laurel Park. Battle Station drew Post 5 in the Laurel Dash, which comes on the heels of a troubled fifth-place effort behind 108-long shot Hollywood Talent in the Sept. 25 Turf Monster (G3). Battle Station was beaten by four lengths that day, but finished ahead of the top two choices. (Past The Wire)
  4. The University of Maryland Medical System announced on Oct. 1 that 98% of its doctors and other clinical workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 or received an exemption. According to officials, 96% of the staff in the extended system, including physician offices and urgent care centers, are vaccinated. (Baltimore Sun)
  5. Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) says it will stop handing out free suppers to some students starting this week. This decision was made due to supply chain issues and national shortages. Students enrolled in before- and after-school enrichment programs will continue to receive supper, but all other students will lose access. The number of students who will no longer get free supper is unclear, but it was reported that roughly 36,631 suppers have been passed out each day so far this school year. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Power Walking — Walking is great for your physical and mental health. Learn how to establish a walking routine and connect with others who have similar fitness goals. Participants can walk at their own pace. (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
  • Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus (CHI Site) — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. Limit: Six participants per seating to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Retirement Readiness Educational Workshop (nearby Laurel) — This seminar compares and contrasts the old retirement paradigms of yesteryear and the new paradigms of today. Attendees will discover how to insulate themselves from the risks of rising taxes, Social Security taxation, and how to avoid common mistakes that increase the chances or running out of money as you distribute your assets in retirement. (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
  • The Calling Wines Class! (nearby Laurel) — Join this class featuring The Calling Wines! Tickets are $5 per person. A discount will be offered to all attendees who want to purchase a product featured in the class. (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Pumpkin Love: Festive Fall Florals at Sweet Home Salvage (nearby Laurel) — Attend this event at @sweethomesalvage in Crofton for a fun evening of floral arranging! Learn to create a unique and beautiful fall arrangement that sits atop your pumpkin. Invite a group of friends to join you and feel free to bring some wine and snacks. Shop this amazing store for cool finds for your home and holiday gifting. It's going to be a super fun night! (6:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • City of Laurel - Government: *REMINDER* Every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Living Hope Church (located on 613 Montgomery Street), hands out groceries to those in need. Please come out today (Oct. 5) and share! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you soon! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm a Bowie area resident with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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