This Fourth of July will be a special one for Americans everywhere.
It will be our first Independence Day since the horrible Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. And it will also be the first since the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals incredibly and incorrect...
Published July 2, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
Just because summer has arrived does not mean that learning ends. Our local schools are continuing to grow intellectually over the summer by sponsoring Camp Invention.
Camp Invention is a nationally renowned science and creativity camp for elementary ...
Published July 2, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
The Habitat For Humanity effort continues to thrive in the Timonium United Methodist Church community.
The recent 2002 dinner and auction was exceedingly successful due in large part to the generosity of Dave Culp, John Coleman and Bob Bisciglia, the ...
Published July 2, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
Once again Karen and Jim Fragetta opened their stunning yard for the Gaywood Cocktail Party.
On June 22, more than 50 neighbors enjoyed this traditional welcome to summer. The delectable dishes reflected the guests' creative skills and culinary expert...
Published July 2, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
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Published July 2, 2002 by Towson Times in Business
Emerging from its ashes, the Pleasant Plains Shopping Center is now welcoming businesses to the Loch Raven area.
A February 1999 fire destroyed the shopping center's main facade, along with the Optimist Bingo Hall, a tanning salon, a pizza parlor, a b...
The gates at College Manor didn't open officially until 5 p.m. Saturday.
For those who waited that long, they found there was little space to lay down their blankets and pull up their chairs since hoards of temporary squatters staked their claim Frida...
The County Council was expected on Monday to reconsider a $5,000 grant to a city anti-drug campaign just two weeks after the same grant died because of a tie vote.
The grant failed to gain council approval after a vote resulted in a 3-3 deadlock. Coun...
The Baltimore County Council was expected to introduce an amendment to the county charter requiring all office and department head appointments by future county executives to be approved by the council.
If passed, the new charter amendment would not a...
The following is a synopsis of local planning cases as they make their way through the Baltimore County planning process. These cases involve projects within the 3rd and 4th Councilmanic Districts:
Office of Permits and Development
Arnold Jabl...
Crime Log is compiled from Cockeysville and Towson precinct reports.
Towson
York Road, 300 block, 7-Eleven, July 1, 1:42 a.m. A man entered the store after it had closed and asked the clerk for a package of cigarettes. The clerk was punched by...
Bruce Milligan doesn't mince words when he talks about his favorite sport.
The 51-year-old Cockeysville resident offers them machine-gun style, rapidly and to the point, on why and how he became a lifetime devotee of fencing. He can barely contain his...
> Registration deadline is July 8 for the Baltimore Alumni of the Big Ten's golf tournament at Pine Ridge July 27 from noon to 2 p.m.
For information on golf, dinner or both, call Ann (410-821-8031), see your school's local club web site or e-mail ...
Townsend comments shows she's out of touch with public
The latest polls show that Bob Ehrlich is closing the gap on Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and as time goes by, voters hopefully will see just how out of touch KKT is when it comes to relating to the ...
"God," said Albert Einstein, "does not play dice with the universe." But what did he know? He was only one of the most brilliant minds in the annals of humankind.
So what does his opinion matter when compared with that of the federal appellate judges ...
Published July 2, 2002 by Arbutus Times in Community
Although the Cynthia Krug Wagner Dance Studio has had many dance champions in its 52-year history, there has never been a year quite like this one.
Next month, three dancers from the Lansdowne-based studio, who each earned top rankings in a recent reg...
On a recent afternoon at Baugher and Sewell Hardware, customers experience a first - less than perfect service.
Owner Donald "Bucky" Baugher proves as willing and able as ever, but his inventory is dwindled, and he hasn't restocked.
And he isn...
Published July 2, 2002 by Arbutus Times in Community
Girl Scout Troops in Community 51 gathered at Broadcreek Memorial Reservation last month for their annual Encampment.
The theme chosen was "Girl Scouting Through the Ages" to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Girl Scouting.
The Scouts' trip th...
Published July 2, 2002 by Arbutus Times in Community
Pearl Lindsay
Homemaker Pearl Virginia Lindsay succumbed to emphysema on Jan. 25 in her Lansdowne home. She was 75 years old.
The daughter of the late Albert and Edith Robey, she remained quite involved with volunteer activities at the First B...
With their surprising choices as running mates aboard, Robert Ehrlich and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend have stepped up their campaigns for governor.
Ehrlich completed his selection process Monday, just hours before the deadline, by picking Michael Steele...
>Cardinal Summer Baseball Camps this summer includes Camp I Session B (ages 7-14) designed to develop the complete player from July 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ($110) and Camp II (ages 9-15) covering pitching and hitting only July 8-12 from 9-11 a....
Published July 2, 2002 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
Two weeks ago the Times asked residents to offer their thoughts on "What America Means to Me" in anticipation of the Fourth of July. The following represent the responses, ranging from a mother's pride over her son's service to a teenager's feelings of...
Published July 2, 2002 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
Thanks for smooth sailing along Downton, Elm roads
On behalf of the residents of Downton Road and Elm Road in Arbutus, we would like to thank Del. James Malone Jr. and Councilman Samuel Moxley's office for assisting us in having the alley behind our h...
Published July 2, 2002 by Arbutus Times in Community
As we prepare to celebrate our nation's birthday on July 4, American Legion Post 195 kicked off the fireworks by electing a new set of officers. Many family members and friends witnessed the installation ceremony on June 22.
Ron Ringrose will serve as...
Published July 2, 2002 by Arbutus Times in Community
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