Published September 19, 2001 by Towson Times in Opinion
Now we have history's first declaration of war whose addressee is "To Whom It May Concern."
Even as we mourn the loss of those who perished in the senseless violence at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field, and even as w...
Published September 19, 2001 by Towson Times in Opinion
Now we have history's first declaration of war whose addressee is "To Whom It May Concern."
Even as we mourn the loss of those who perished in the senseless violence at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field, and even as w...
Published September 19, 2001 by Towson Times in Opinion
Our nation and community has been devastated by the events on Sept. 11.
There are many painful stories to tell. Some of our members have stories about the son or the brother who was supposed to be in the World Trade Center or Pentagon and were not the...
Published September 19, 2001 by Towson Times in Opinion
Flag-waving over Beltway reminiscent of Iwo Jima
On Friday, Sept. 14, as I crossed the renewed bridge on Providence Road above the Beltway, I witnessed the raising of our flag on the bridge railing. I caught only a glimpse of several men with a...
Published September 19, 2001 by Towson Times in Community
School buses are going back and forth from homes to schools and the students are pretty much settled in. What about the teachers?
Here are a few new faces at the blackboards of Padonia International School.
Christine Buch, new to the state, wi...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Sports
While the NFL and college football decided not to play last weekend because of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, area high schools went on with their regular schedule.
Friday's contests, however, were all marked by a moment of silence ...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Sports
Through the mixed emotions of county public schools' players, fans and coaches regarding the ethics of holding athletic events over the weekend following terrorist attacks in New York and Washington that killed thousands of people, a beacon of certainty s...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Sports
All across America, athletic games stopped in the wake of last week's tragedy.
Emotional responses from National Football League and Major League Baseball players supported the decision to stay away from action.
Prep schools and most Division ...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Sports
Hungering for some tasty autumn favorites, served with a smile in congenial surroundings?
Rev up your taste buds and step inside these church fellowship halls to satiate that hunger:
*Arbutus United Methodist's cooks offer fresh pork, mashed p...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
Heroes of Washington, New York will never be forgotten
The lives lost in the attack of our country have not been lost in vain. Those beautiful people will never be seen among us again, but they will be forever remembered by every citizen of the...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
The cowardly terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., last week shook the very foundation of life in the United States.
Americans now know that they can't take safety for granted. Our land is now...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Community
The motto of the Court Our Lady of Victory 1630 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas is: "Unity and charity at work."
Members have always recognized the need to help others and support a number of local, state, and national charitable projects. A...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Community
Over the years, some of my friends told me what a "nice mailman" they had. I learned it was Tony Busan, whom I'd known since he was a student in St. Clement School. He wrote the following letter to the patrons he faithfully served:
"To the fine people...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Community
Daniel and Kristie Brinkley, who live in Baltimore Highlands, expanded their family with the arrival of Lynsey Marie at 7:23 a.m. in Sinai Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces.
The infant's paternal grandparents are Bud and Jeanie Brinkley, also ...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Community
Soltesz-Marcus
Tracy Elaine Soltesz, daughter of William Soltesz of Chester, N.J., and Patricia Bretschneider of Pasadena, will wed Gabriel Forrester Marcus, son of Steven and Pamela Marcus of Lovettsville, Va., on Oct. 19.
The bride-elect gra...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in Community
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>The U.S. Army Field Band and its Chamber Music Concert will be featured as part of the Chapel Concert Series at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, Charlestown Retirement Community, 711 Maiden Choice La., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m. Free, no ticke...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in News
Arbutus
Hooper Avenue, 900 block, Sept. 8 between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. A wallet and $100 were stolen during a first-degree burglary.
Parking lot of Arbutus Middle School, Sept. 4, 2:15 p.m. A 13-year-old student was assaulted by another st...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in News
Members of the Arbutus Business and Professional Association last week voted to donate funds to the American Red Cross relief efforts in New York and Washington D.C.
During the ABPA's monthly meeting last Thursday, Art Vail, a past president of the AB...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in News
County Executive C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger experienced life in the fast lane this month during a visit to the Team Lexus Racing Facility on Commerce Drive.
The local facility is where the U.S. Team Lexus race car is built, repaired and tested. "This is...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in News
After years of being in the thick of rescue efforts in places like Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, retired U.S. Army solider Michael Eagle was unhappy to be on the sidelines last week, watching as the search and recovery of the World Trade Center and Pentagon...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in News
As hundreds of people bearing lighted candles gathered in the parking lot of the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday night to hear inspirational words from clergy, firefighters, police and politicians, 11-year-old Sean Simpson slipped behind the s...
Published September 19, 2001 by Arbutus Times in News
The pews were full and the aisles lined with chairs to accommodate the overflowing crowd that came out on Sunday for Mass at the Catholic Community at Relay.
For 90 minutes, regular attendees and those who just needed to be in church joined in prayer ...
Published September 19, 2001 by North County News in Community
Send your calendar event notices to Judi Laser, c/o North County News, 409 Washington Ave., Towson, Md. 21204. Or fax items to 410-337-2490. Or e-mail them to jlaser@patuxent.com.
Please allow 3 weeks prior to event date. Items will run periodically o...
Published September 19, 2001 by North County News in News
Bypassing the ritual of setting up an exploratory committee, James Smith plunged into his campaign for the Democratic nomination for county executive.
Less than a week after retiring from his Baltimore County Circuit Court judgeship, Smith announced h...
Published September 19, 2001 by North County News in News
Hereford Volunteer Fire Company's new building opened to rave reviews recently. Bingo players were the first to enjoy the large, bright second-floor meeting hall on Sept. 5. Three days later, Hereford Optimist Club members christened the elegant Summit Ma...