Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
More than a dozen industrial and commercial buildings in Dundalk, including the former Seagram warehouses on Sollers Point Road, have been nominated for the county's historic landmarks list.
"I wanted to put them on the list because of their historica...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
I wish to thank the directors for their vote of confidence. This is truly an honor to be the president of this Chamber with our dedication and commitment to the business community in our area.
I pledge to continue the Chamber's presence and stature in...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Bureau welcomes new members to governing board
The year has started with a bang for the bureau. On Jan. 20, we welcomed new members of our governing board: Jill Borowy (of Embassy Suites Hotel-Baltimore North), Michael Sinsheimer (of Holiday Inn Balti...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
If you traveled around Parkville over the holidays, you may have noticed window decorations that were painted by students of Parkville High School.
In judging, two windows of EBL Engineers LLC won first and second prize while those at the Office of Mi...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
The Maryland Specialty Wire manufacturing plant in Cockeysville is expected to close by spring, costing nearly 120 people their jobs.
"We've started some layoffs already, and we'll probably keep operating throughout he first quarter, maybe a little in...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
There's a deceptively simple central concept behind Let's Dish!, a new Timonium business that combines cooking class, social hour, eclectic grocery deli and fast-but-healthy food shop.
Above all else, Let's Dish! lets today's stressed, over-achieving ...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Baltimore County teachers would receive raises for the second straight year under Superintendent Joe Hairston's proposed operating budget for the 2005-06 school year.
The $994 million request is $73 million more than last year's school budget.
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Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Forest Service invites county to join in Montreal Process
The U.S. Forest Service has picked Baltimore County as the only metropolitan jurisdiction in the country to participate in a pilot program to protect forests.
The program will help the ...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
While elected officials are lobbying for tax breaks for developers who plan to change the face of downtown Towson, some residents are worried they are going to get the butt end of the shtick.
It's a congested area, says Michele Ekarius of Locustvale R...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in News
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Government
> John Markley, a 23-year Baltimore Co...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
County Republicans participate in protest
All nine Republicans in the Baltimore County delegation joined a protest by House Republicans against House Speaker Michael Busch during the Jan. 12 opening of the General Assembly session.
The majorit...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Lierman choice unanimous
The Maryland Democratic Party Central Committee has chosen a new leader for Maryland Democrats.
Terry Lierman was selected unanimously after his competition withered in the interests of unity. His rivals saw the politi...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
ANNAPOLIS
There is an old saying in politics: "If you want to kill the king, you had better make sure he is dead."
Despite encouragement from some Democrats, Republicans couldn't finish the job in a recent attempt to unseat the Democratic chai...
Published January 25, 2005 by The Jeffersonian in Business
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Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in Education
Area schoolchildren are digging deep into their piggybanks and donating their allowances and Christmas money to help the victims of last month's earthquake and tsunami in parts of Africa and Asia.
Students and teachers at Edmondson Heights Elementary ...
Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in Community
Brenda Meile
On Dec. 31, Brenda Sue Meile succumbed to liver cancer.
She was born in Keyser, W.Va., March 3, 1953, and raised by her grandmother, Mary Ellen Hood. After graduating from high school, she moved to Baltimore, where Mrs. Meile was ...
Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in Community
> Joann Reed, owner-broker of Remax Suburban West in Catonsville, has become a host and guest on WCBM talk radio.
She signed up for a new program, Cosmopolitan People, that celebrates successes of individuals and businesses.
> Josef Pass...
Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in Community
From Bible studies to buying a new home, there's no end of activities at Morningstar Baptist Church on Winters Lane.
Bible studies resumed on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the church with classes at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Lunch is provided for the mid-day ...
Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in Community
> Michael and Lisa Goodwin of Catonsville are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Cole Calvo Goodwin, on Nov. 15. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces.
The infant's proud grandparents are Edward and Judy Goodwin of Olney, Frank Calvo of Bowie and ...
Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in Community
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Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in Community
As we approach the season of Lent, when the torrents of winter gradually give way to the new growth of spring, Bishop Cummins Memorial Reformed Episcopal Church, 2001 Frederick Road, invites the community to participate in two special ongoing activities.
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Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in Community
It's never too early to start thinking about the Fourth of July. Or, dancing to raise funds for the Fourth.
The Catonsville Celebrations Committee, which sponsors the Fourth of July celebration, has announced that tickets are going on sale for its Fun...
Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in Community
One hundred years ago, The Argus published Jan. 28, 1905, described a daring water rescue.
> In attempting to cross the Patapsco river at Orange Grove Mills in a small boat last week, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kraft and their young child were blown down u...
Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in News
Del. Steven DeBoy has been elected vice chairman of the Baltimore County House of Delegates delegation.
DeBoy, a Democrat serving his first term representing District 12A, which includes southwest Baltimore County and parts of Howard County, serves on...
Published January 26, 2005 by Catonsville Times in News
Crime Log is compiled from police reports. It is the policy of the Catonsville Times to include a description of suspects only if it is complete enough to aid in identification.
Catonsville
River Road, 200 block, 12:45 p.m. Jan. 21. A man and ...