Hello Westminster! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
How a 61-year-old cancer survivor made McDaniel's football roster
Also on today's calendar: Vintage Car Show & 50's Themed Day and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• College football will have a 61-year-old freshman this season (sportingnews.com) — College football fans in Westminster will soon see a 61-year-old freshman suit up for McDaniel College, as Maryland native Tom Green joins the Green Terror as a walk-on defensive lineman. After surviving stage four kidney cancer and retiring from business, he's chasing a long-delayed dream on the field, with teammates rallying around his unlikely comeback story.
South Carroll Youth Theatre Presents Aladdin Jr. Carroll County Arts Council Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church, 961 Johnsville Rd., Sykesville, MD, 21784, United States
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I have a momma and four babies that will need a home soon. I have three girls and one boy. They will come vaccinated and dewormed and will be scheduled for neutering and spaying very soon . They are about 6… (Nextdoor NW Westminster)
Hello neighbors. I work in house cleaning. If you are looking for someone, I am available. I provide free estimates. You can send a message to 443-690-5045. (Nextdoor Sullivan Heights)
LifeBridge Health posted a job opening for Unit Secretary- Emergency Department in Westminster. Apply here.
Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Westminster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westminster here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Why did President Trump delay tariffs on Canadian imports by three days? (wbaltv.com)
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Maryland's lacrosse legacy grows with Charm's inaugural Women's Lacrosse League title (thebanner.com)
Owings Mills
BCPSfest 2026 kicks off the new school year in Baltimore County this weekend (nottinghammd.com)
Ravens Plan $120 Million In Upgrades To Team Headquarters (pressboxonline.com)
Ok Westminster! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!