Published May 5, 2004 by Towson Times in Community
And then the rains came.
But that was late Sunday night, and by then the 37th annual Towsontown Spring Festival was over.
"It was the most successful festival we've ever had by far," according to Towson Business Association President Mark Shul...
Published May 5, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Thomas Manion
Thomas Nelson Manion died after a long illness April 12 at Harbor Hospital. The Arbutus resident was 71.
Born May 4, 1932, Mr. Manion was the son of the late Clarence and Genevieve (Zimmerman) Manion. After graduating from high s...
Published May 5, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
A course on identity theft is among the offerings in the continuing education program of The Community College of Baltimore County School of Justice this spring.
The course will be offered Tuesdays, May 11 and 18, 7-9 p.m. at CCBC Catonsville, 800 Sou...
>P.J. and Tierney's 3rd annual Gator Lacrosse Camp for girls will be held at Seton Keough High School June 1-5. Weekdays from 5:15-8:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. Call Ed Shea at 410-455-0856 or visit http//sk.womenslacrosseinfo.
>The ...
UMBC home athletic events from Wednesday, May 5-Tuesday, May 11
Wednesday, May 5
Baseball UMBC vs. Towson 3 p.m.
Men's Lacrosse UMBC vs. Albany, America East semifinals, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6
Softball: UMBC vs. Drex...
Catonsville High's bus was late for Friday's softball game at Towson but once it arrived the outs came early and often for Comet pitcher Amanda Fefel.
For six innings, Fefel was perfect, retiring 18 straight Generals.
The Arbutus resident's ef...
After starting the season with losses in nine of its first 10 games, defending Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference champions Seton Keough needed some motivation.
A 3-1 win over Mercy gave them confidence and their second win, th...
The 2004 campaign appears to be shaping up as the best in school history for Western Tech.
And pitcher C.J. Espey made his own history last week when he pitched a 5-inning no-hitter as Western Tech thumped Overlea, 10-0, last week.
Espey struc...
Last month's slash-and-burn firing of key employees at the Maryland Public Service Commission is as messy as President Richard Nixon's "Saturday night massacre" at the Justice Department in 1973.
Of course, there was no mystery about that episode more...
Thanks to all who made the 2004 legislature a success
The 2004 Session of the Maryland General Assembly has concluded. It was a busy and hectic session discussing legislation dealing with balancing the budget, the implementation of slots, fees versus ...
Published May 5, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
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"New York Minute" (PG.) Not reviewed. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen star in this teen-oriented action comedy as a pair of (surprise!) twins who blow off a day of school and find themselves chased by a truant officer (Eugene Levy). Denni Gordon di...
Published May 5, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
With a dad interested in commercial real estate, it makes sense that 18-year-old Alexandra Brown would consider a career in real estate.
At 18, the Mount de Sales student may just be the area's youngest real estate agent. She got her license in Decemb...
Published May 5, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
The Baltimore chapter of Veterans for Peace plans to stage a demonstration in protest of the Iraq war on Frederick Road on May 17, the anniversary of the "Catonsville 9" antiwar event.
Organizer John Oliver of Catonsville said members of his chapter, ...
Published May 5, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Lansdowne High School's production of the musical "Lil' Abner" earned great reviews. The audience was treated to a fine performance. Student actors were Andy Abbott, Casey Allen, Millie Bardales, Britany Brown, Kelly Dennning, Matteo and Theo DiPace, Heat...
Published May 5, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Citigroup has named Lansdowne High senior Matthew Cooper a Citigroup Scholar and awarded him a $20,000 college scholarship. Cooper, an Academy of Finance student, plans to attend either Georgetown University or the University of Maryland, College Park, in...
Published May 5, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland held its 14th annual Girl Scout Gold Award Banquet on Sunday, April 18, at Martin's Westminster to honor the girls who had earned this prestigious award during the past year. The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in ...
Published May 5, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Registration is open for the summer Junior Ranger and Park Pals programs at Patapsco Valley State Park.
The park's naturalist staff will offer five-week Junior Ranger and Park Pals programs for youths beginning Tuesday, June 29, and a weeklong Junior ...
Public transportation, the lack of a public library and a grocery store, rodents, education and public lighting topped the reasons local residents gave last week as to why they want to "take charge" of their community.
Residents of Lansdowne, Baltimor...
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Arbutus
Maiden Choice Lane, 1100 block, Leeds Federal Savings Bank, 9:55 a.m. Apr...
The Arbutus Arts Festival is nigh.
Sunday, May 16, is the date when East Drive will be wall-to-wall arts and crafts as the festival takes over downtown Arbutus.
Organizers Jeff Utzinger and Sandi Miller said more than 230 crafts folk from all ...
Last weekend's dance at the Relay Town Hall was more than just a simple dance.
It was a chance to strike a blow against a disease which has touched nearly every member of Maureen Potter's family.
For the price of a $15 ticket, guests not only ...
Resolving noise impact questions is delaying a plan for 28 homes on the property commonly known as Oak Tree Farm.
The snag arose April 19 during a county concept plan conference. The session will resume May 10.
In the meantime, the Millersvill...
Baseball
Mount St. Joe at Cardinal Gibbons, Wednesday, May 5 at 4 p.m.
Gaels won first meeting big but unpredictable Crusaders have beaten qulaity foes like Calvert Hall and St. Paul's.
Catonsville at Lansdowne, Wednesday, May 5 at 3:4...
Published May 5, 2004 by Northeast Booster in Sports
Recreation
>The Mountain Club of Maryland hosts the following for all ages. Visit www.mcomd.org.
*Chimney Rock/Cat Rock 9- to -10-mile hike is Saturday, May 8. Call 410-871-0066.
*Penmar to Caledonia backpack is Saturday-Sunday, May...
Published May 5, 2004 by Northeast Booster in Opinion
Last month's slash-and-burn firing of key employees at the Maryland Public Service Commission is as messy as President Richard Nixon's "Saturday night massacre" at the Justice Department in 1973.
Of course, there was no mystery about that episode more...