Boyds native and Northwest High School graduate Kayla DiCello has qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials in women’s gymnastics after placing third in the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Saturday. She represented the United States as an alternate in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. [Montgomery Community Media]
Damascus woman convicted of abusing her adopted children
Lora Loethen, 55, of Damascus has been convicted on one count of second-degree child abuse and five counts of child neglect toward her six adopted children. She faces up to five years in prison. [DC News Now]
County woman recognized for serving more than 30 years as a foster parent
County Executive Marc Elrich honored Emma Patterson, 88, for her 33 years as a foster parent. She plans to retire from foster parenting after her current foster child graduates from high school. She has fostered more than 30 children. [WUSA9]
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