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Teenage Jockey Riding Sensation + Runaway Zebras + COVID-19 Rules

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First, today's weather:

Possible drizzle in the morning. High: 78 Low: 57.

Here are the top four stories today in Laurel:

  1. Students in Prince George's County are among the last to wrap up summer break and they must follow some strict new COVID-19 guidelines upon returning to school. Masks are required for every person inside of all buildings, on all school buses and when students are outside for recess. Teachers and staff are required to show proof of vaccination or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. (WUSA9.com)
  2. Charlie Marquez always wanted to be a jockey from the time he would visit Pimlico with his mother on Preakness Day. Now, his dream is coming true as he has become known as a "teenage riding sensation." Marquez, age 18, finished his first full professional season as Maryland's leading apprentice rider of 2020 with 58 wins. He earned his first career meet title at Pimlico. Marquez has won more races than any rider in Maryland with 76. (Paulick Report)
  3. A dazzle (group) of three zebras is on the run in Prince George's County. They escaped from an Upper Marlboro zebra breeding farm at Bellefield and Duley Station Roads. And catching the zebra trio won't be like catching domestic animals, according to area Veterinarian Linda Molesworth, who owns a zebra. She said that you "cannot walk up and grab them". (WTOP)
  4. Governor Larry Hogan announced on Sept. 8 that the State of Maryland is immediately authorizing COVID-19 booster shots for all Marylanders 65 and older who are living in congregate care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential drug treatment centers, and developmentally disabled group homes. (Maryland.gov)

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Today in Laurel:

  • The Write Direction Webinar — Join editor Donna Knutson and publisher Christine Johnson for an interactive webinar as they share vital writing, editing and publishing information with new and aspiring authors. The event is free, but registration is required. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Virtual launch of "Cotton Candy Clouds" — Celebrate this children's book! (8:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Park Racing (1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
  • Throwback Bike Night + Bike Giveaway — Visit Old Glory Harley-Davidson for this event. This is their LAST Bike Night of the year! Enjoy games, Brickyard Road the Lynyrd Skynrd Tribute Band rocking out, and eat food from vendors! Enter to WIN a 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON IRON 883 MOTORCYCLE! One free entry at every Bike Night you attend! (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • PGCPS: Back-to-School Countdown! Did you know free meals will be available to all students this school year, including virtual students? Learn more about meal distribution for virtual learners. #Ready2Reconnect Visit pgcps.org for more info. (Instagram)
  • City of Laurel - Government: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Councilman Keith Sydnor is hosting two walks, on 9/11 and 9/25, to focus attention on all these children and their parents have to endure. Click on the flyer for all the details. (Facebook)

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— 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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