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Morning Westminster! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover why Westminster's Main Street is worth a slow, all-day stroll.
  • Westminster man admits role in deadly multi-state kidnapping and murder plot.

Also on today's calendar: 15th Annual Longaberger Basket Bingo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Welcoming Maryland Town Is Rich In Southern Charm That's as Genuine as the Locals Who Live There (myfamilytravels.com) — Westminster's historic Main Street, parks, and museums are highlighted here as reasons to slow down and really explore your hometown, from the Farm Museum and Union Mills Homestead to McDaniel College and the Carroll County Arts Council. You'll also find tips on local festivals, unique shops, and scenic parks that make everyday life and weekend plans in Westminster feel a bit more special.
   

• Maryland Man Admits to Role in Kidnapping and Multiple Murders (parsonsadvocate.com) — A Westminster man has pleaded guilty in a brutal multi-state kidnapping and murder case that began in a Westminster apartment in 2020 and left three Maryland victims dead. Federal prosecutors say he's the last of several Maryland and West Virginia defendants to admit involvement, with all facing potential life sentences at a joint hearing set for January 2027.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Terraces at Westminster Awarded National Recognition from AHCA/NCAL —Westminster Terraces Read on Patch
  • This is just a shout out to the new pizza place called Guido's Pizza in New Windsor .
    Saturday I was pressed for time, and I needed pepperoni for a pizza party with my grandkids. To make a long story short, I stopped in their store and… (Nextdoor The Ridge)
  • A little out of our neighborhood, but worth a trip.
    Terri's Caffe in Owings Mills. https://terriscafemd.com/ (Nextdoor Mary Ave / Sophia Ave)
  • Rose Roofing and Restoration posted a job opening for Entry Level Canvasser in Westminster. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in HAMPSTEAD, MD S25244 in Hampstead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westminster here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reisterstown

  • Reisterstown Festival Clashes With Rosh Hashanah (jewishtimes.com)
  • Reisterstown Woman Dies After High-Speed Edgemere Crash: Police (patch.com)
  • WATCH: Ravens name Gwyn starting center, but that could change according to Minter (foxbaltimore.com)

Sykesville

  • Sykesville residents told to stay inside amid police search (wbaltv.com)
  • Tile Flooring Services in Sykesville: Upgrade Your Home with Stylish, Durable Floors (biztobiz.org)

Owings Mills

  • Owings Mills Man Wins a $100,000 Thanks to Two Pick 5 Tickets (mdlottery.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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