Lightning strikes church in historical Glyndon

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Cleanup crews remained at Glyndon United Methodist Church on Butler Road in Baltimore County early Monday as officials came to grips with damage to its slate roof Sunday during torrential rainstorms.

Pastor Norman Obenshain said lightning struck the 78-year-old church located in the historic area of Glyndon around 5:20 p.m., causing fire to the steeple and roof.

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