Deputies Save Family + Movie Producer Honored: MD Good News

Annapolis MD

25 February, 2022

12:07 PM

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MARYLAND — This week was full of good news in Maryland. Let's get to it! Deputies earned praise after saving a family from a burning car. Plus, a middle schooler's movie will compete in a film festival. Several Maryland restaurants are also finalists for annual awards. A Super Bowl-themed fundraiser collected money for a homeless shelter. Speaking of money, one retiree won $1 million in the lottery. A Boy Scout Troup is celebrating a special birthday, and so is Harriet Tubman. Here are the week's happiest headlines: Deputies Save Boy And Father From Burning Car: Harford Sheriff Officers saved two people from a vehicle that was on fire recently in Harford County. Movie Producer From HoCo Middle School Earns Awards A Howard County middle schooler has won a few awards for her short films and had a movie selected to appear at the Ocean City Film Festival. 3 Bel Air Restaurants In Running For Best Of 2022 Three restaurants in Bel Air are finalists in the Restaurant Association of MD's annual competition. Online voting is open to the public. Homeless Shelter Fundraiser Collects Nearly $9K Through Super Bowl-Themed Effort A Super Bowl-themed fundraiser collected nearly $9,000 for an Annapolis homeless shelter. That was more than four times the original goal. Retired Glen Burnie Woman Wins $1M In Maryland Lottery A retired Glen Burnie woman won $1 million in the Maryland Lottery. She was one of four major winners in Anne Arundel County last week. Big Milestone Celebrated By Boy Scout Troop In Howard County A Boy Scout Troop in Howard County recently celebrated a significant milestone after spending half a century helping others. Marylanders To Celebrate Harriet Tubman's 200th Birthday Marylanders will soon celebrate Harriet Tubman, the well-known abolitionist who helped dozens of enslaved people escape to freedom. Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site. Community Bethesda, Chevy Chase Writers Awarded In Local Writer's Showcase2 New Exhibits Honor Black, Intersectional Cultural IdentitiesBaltimore Puts $90.4M Toward Homeless ServicesGraduation Rate For Class Of 2021 Highest Since 2011 For HCPSS Business VaxCash 2.0 Promo Nets $500K For Dundalk Mom Of 3Server On The Avenue At White Marsh In Running For Best Of 2022Economy Rebounding In Howard County: State Of Business Address$47K Win For Grandma Who Takes A Gamble With Scratch-Off Ticket Thank you for reading Patch!