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Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• RTI International, CDM Smith to evaluate microplastic testing methods for drinking water (rti.org) — Laurel's water utility is joining a national study to compare how labs test for microplastics in drinking water, helping shape future standards and treatment decisions. Researchers will analyze samples from Laurel and other cities to evaluate which methods are most practical, accurate, and affordable, potentially influencing how your tap water is monitored in coming years.
• Wisconsin Transfer Dilin Jones Has Taken Over The LSU Running Back Room (tigerrag.com) — A Laurel native, running back Dilin Jones, is emerging as a potential lead rusher after transferring from Wisconsin to LSU, where coaches praise his physical style and work ethic. His rise from Good Counsel High standout to SEC contender offers a local angle for football fans following how hometown athletes are making their mark on the national stage.
• Annapolis police warn Kia and Hyundai owners amid latest spike in car thefts (cbsnews.com) — Laurel-area drivers are being warned about a recent rise in airbag thefts targeting Hondas in parts of Anne Arundel County, including Laurel, Crofton, and Hanover. Annapolis police are also seeing more Kia and Hyundai thefts, urging owners to get free software upgrades and, if eligible, pick up steering wheel locks at the Taylor Avenue station to better protect their vehicles.
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