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What's up Westminster! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What charges were filed in Westminster's deadly Jasontown Road crash?
• A $10,000 winning ticket was sold on East Main Street.

Also on today's calendar: Westminster Xfinity Grand Opening Celebration - 9/04 @ 3pm and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 74.
• Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Teen faces 8 charges in 2025 Westminster crash that killed 2 boys (foxbaltimore.com) — A teen has been charged with eight counts, including automobile manslaughter, in connection with a December 2025 single-vehicle crash on Westminster's Jasontown Road that killed local 16-year-olds Seven Rupp and Cash Owings. Carroll County prosecutors say the case is being handled in juvenile court, so further details remain confidential, but the filing confirms significant legal consequences are moving forward.
   

• The Week in Winners: A Dozen Players Hit Pick 5 for Big Wins as a $100K Scratch-off is Sold in Baltimore (mdlottery.com) — A Maryland Lottery roundup shows more than $30 million in prizes statewide last week, including a $10,000 Bonus Bingo X20 ticket sold at Carroll Motor Fuels on East Main Street in Westminster. The piece highlights other big winners, explains where different prize levels can be claimed, and reminds players to sign and safely store their tickets.
   

📸 Around Westminster

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westminster

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 4
• Westminster Xfinity Grand Opening Celebration - 9/04 @ 3pm →
  405 N Center St, Westminster
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of Crafts Galore! →
  Grace Lutheran Church, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• Westminster Historic District Commission Meeting →
  Westminster, MD Calendar, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Special Waste Removal - Thursday Bulk Trash →
  Westminster, MD Calendar Westminster, MD 21157
  8:00 am
• CCGS Research Thursday
  Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
  1:00 pm
• Mah Jongg 101
  Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Special Waste Removal - Friday Bulk Trash →
  Westminster, MD Calendar Westminster, MD 21157
  8:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market →
  Westminster, MD Calendar, Across from 27 Railroad Avenue, Westminster
  8:00 am
• Read with a Furry Friend
  Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
  11:00 am
Monday September 7
• Schools/Offices Closed - Labor Day
  Westminster , MD 21158
Saturday September 12
• 15th Annual Longaberger Basket Bingo →
  1745 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 2
• Family Storytime
  North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
  10:00 am
• Family Fun Night
  North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• North Carroll Writers Group
  North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
  10:00 am
• Mini Musicians
  North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Need someone to take some junk away.
  Including 2 tires ,headboard, 2 lawnmowers, misc items.... (Nextdoor Carroll County Trails)

• Target posted a job opening for Executive Team Leader of General Merchandise & Food Sales (Assistant Manager of Operations and Grocery) in Westminster. Apply here.
• Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate in Sykesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westminster here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Should Fantasy Managers Be Worried About Zay Flowers' Latest Injury News? (kentucky.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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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