Depression Era Laurel Mayor Remembered + Mosquito Spray Season

Welcome to the Laurel Daily! Here you will find fun events going on this week, including a tribute to Laurel’s Depression-era mayor, info about what mosquito spray season means for your community, and consequences for a woman charged with defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $373K.

Weather Report:

Today, the weather will be cooler with periods of rain and a high of 55 degrees.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

1. Laurel remembers Everard E. Hatch, Laurel’s Depression-era mayor and retired Army general. Hatch waged an unrelenting campaign against lawlessness. He had a no-nonsense style of communicating that resonated with voters, who elected him to two terms as mayor. A week after the election of his successor, Hatch was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital with an undisclosed illness. Three weeks later, the general died. But the legacy of his remarkable career lives on. (Baltimore Sun)

2. Mosquito season is almost here and the City of Laurel is prepared to participate in the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Mosquito Control Program. Spray season started on May 26 and will continue through September 28. Laurel’s day for spraying is Sunday. The spray schedule will rotate every three weeks, meaning your community may or may not be sprayed every three weeks. The frequency will be determined by surveillance data collected, and complaints. Spraying will start as soon as it is dark. Residents are advised to stay inside their homes and close their windows while the spray truck is in the vicinity, bring in any pets, and remain in the home for 20-30 minutes after the spray truck has passed by. (City of Laurel)

3. According to Jacob Baumgart, Patch reporter, officials said a judge on May 12 sentenced a Laurel woman to 13 months in prison. Prosecutors accused the suspect, 52-year-old Folashade Adufe Horne, of defrauding the Washington, D.C. Medicaid program of $373,564. An incident report noted that Horne pleaded guilty to health care fraud in February. The press release added that Horne must repay Medicaid in full and face a $267,567 forfeiture money judgment. (Patch)

Today in Laurel

• Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market – Located at 9701 Fort Meade Road, is open this Saturday (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• 52nd Annual Laurel Art Guild Juried Exhibition – This event will take place inside the Montpelier Arts Center on May 27. (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• NACHO Average Party – Join the Harley Angels for a NACHO Average Party on Saturday. Enjoy nachos, games and more! (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook:

• Laurel TV is looking for a part-time reporter (Details here)
• Read all the latest job openings in Laurel (Details here)
• Refuse and recycling pickups will be adjusted the week of May 31 through June 4. (Details here)

Now you’re all caught up with the local news and events for today!

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Stay safe and enjoy the day!