Published August 1, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in Business
County condemning former gas station
County Executive Jim Smith is expected to announce today a plan to condemn a former gas station site in central Towson for redevelopment into a park.
The site is off York Road north of the Towson roundabout...
Published August 1, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Even with temperatures pushing 100 degrees, people streamed into the county's six farmers' markets this month, buying everything from tomatoes to corn, cut flowers to peaches and even purple peppers.
Local chambers of commerce in Pikesville, Dundalk, ...
Published August 1, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Baltimore County has six farmers' markets, listed below, that sell everything from apples and peaches to corn and squash.
Catonsville - 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 22 at the Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave. 410-719-9609....
Published August 1, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Local companies, vendors and volunteers that have been supporting the only regular PGA Tour golf tournament in the Baltimore region will be dealing with new management next year as part of a shift in tournaments and locations.
The Florida-based PGA To...
Published August 1, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Western Development Corp., the new owner of Towson Commons, is looking for clearance from Baltimore County to pave the way for a redevelopment plan for the site.
After purchasing the adjacent Lafayette building at 40 W. Chesapeake Ave. in June and add...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Entertainment
"The Descent" ascends to become one of the most creepy recent horror movies.
There's admittedly nothing very original about the plot, which can be reduced to the single line: beautiful babes are trapped in a cave and terrorized by monsters. Nor will t...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Entertainment
New Movies
"Barnyard" (PG). This new animated comedy looks at what really happens in a barnyard when the farmer's back is turned.
Opens Aug. 4.
"Strangers With Candy" (R). Amy Sedaris brings her Comedy Central series to the big screen....
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Entertainment
Interest in environmental politics is heating up along with the planet - but this isn't just an early 21st century concern.
The 19th century playwright Henrik Ibsen wrote a furious play about water pollution, "An Enemy of the People," that's ultimatel...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Community
Robert Turley
Robert Turley died June 10 in St. Elizabeth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. He was 81.
Son of John and Ann (Hoggart) Turley, the World War II veteran worked as a security guard for the federal governmen...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Community
Apartment house finds rebuilding a burning issue
News of a costly fire appeared in The Argus July 28, 1906:
> The White Hall Apartment House, owned by the Windsor Park Company, located on the Prospect Circle, at Windsor Hill, about three mi...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Community
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Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Community
> On June 28, the Catonsville Toastmasters Club installed new officers for the 2006-07 term.
Division E Governor Mary Ann McCloskey appointed Sharon Craig as president.
A senior claims supervisor for CMI Octagon, Craig formerly served as se...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Community
> Air Force Airman Wayne Wilson Jr. completed basic military training at Lackland Air Fore Base in San Antonio. A graduate of Milford Mill Academy, he is the son of Wayne and Patrice Wilson of Fairbrook Road, Catonsville.
> Catonsville High Scho...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Community
On Aug.1, 1946, Clyde and Doris (Brandt) Stephens wed in the chapel of Christ Lutheran Church.
Both graduated from Catonsville High School.
Stephens graduated from the University of Maryland in 1943.
They are the parents of two daughte...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Community
New agreement for group's home addresses doubt
For the past several years, the Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries has shared one thing in common with many of its clients - uncertainty about the future. Just as many of the relief organization's clie...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in Community
This week's musical offerings at the Lurman Woodland Theatre range from contemporary bluegrass to New Orleans style party music.
On Saturday, Aug. 5, Shenandoah Blue takes the stage for a celebration of traditional bluegrass.
The band consists...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in News
Police arrest three men after shooting in Oella
Three men have been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting July 30 in Oella.
Reginald Rhyne-Jarreau Hunt, 21, of the 7600 block of Garrison Court in Severn, and Ellicott City...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in News
From smart electrical meters to weatherization programs to green energy tax credits, Maryland legislators could do more to help residents and businesses cope with rising electricity prices.
That was the message of three energy experts speaking at a Fo...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in News
The following is a synopsis of current liquor licensing issues in Baltimore County Councilmanic District 1.
Board of Liquor License Commissioners
Thomas Minkin, chairman * 410-887-3191
111 W. Chesapeake Ave., Towson, Md. 21204
...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in News
The son of retiring U.S. Sen. Paul Sarbanes, John Sarbanes is a candidate for the open representative seat in the 3rd Congressional District.
Ironically, Sarbanes is running for the seat being vacated by a member of another Maryland political dynasty,...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in News
After more than a year of preparation, plans to develop the 29-acre Morsberger property in Catonsville go before the county next week for final review.
The development hearing, scheduled for 9 a.m., Aug. 10 in the Baltimore County Office Building in T...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in News
Armed with an opinion from the county attorney, the County Council is renewing its attempt to review how Baltimore County Public Schools verifies that students live in the county.
But Vince Gardina, one of the councilmen leading the drive to determine...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in News
Rick Martel's 25-year delay of his goal to get into politics ended last month when the Catonsville resident officially filed as a Republican candidate for the 12th District state Senate seat.
The 48-year-old attorney kicked off his campaign last week ...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in News
Party: Democrat
Birthplace: Baltimore
Residence: Towson
Occupation: Attorney
Community Service:
Special assistant to the State Superintendent of Schools - liaison to the Baltimore City Public Schools
President P...
Published August 2, 2006 by Catonsville Times in News
Congress, 3rd District
Bruce Robert Altschuler says he knows how to retrieve the "keys to the kingdom."
Altschuler is running for the open U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 3rd District. His platform emphasizes energy independence for ...