Published February 22, 2006 by Arbutus Times in Sports
High School Wrestling
At the Baltimore County wrestling tournament, Lansdowne's 103-pound finalist Earl Eppard could have used another minute while 145-pound runner-up Jerry Lipscomb could have used another opponent.
Eppard, a freshman, fell b...
Published February 22, 2006 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
Editorial
Is there a licensed doctor in the house?
That's the question that should have been asked - and discussed - last fall when Dr. Pierre Vigilance was hired to be Baltimore County's health officer.
State law requires that either ...
Published February 22, 2006 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
Fill in the blanks regarding use of space by candidates
Recently, the Arbutus Times announced the creation of "Candidates Corner."
My understanding of its premise was to afford readers the opportunity to hear from candidates for public office,...
Published February 22, 2006 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
It was Mae West who drew approving chuckles from movie audiences when she said, "It's better to be looked over than to be overlooked."
And it was William Donald Schaefer, who two generations later, unwittingly touched off a furor by saying, "Walk agai...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in Community
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Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in Community
Survivor's tale: buying groceries before the storm
While all the TV weather experts kept warning us a couple of weeks ago of the impending blizzard that was going bury us, I didn't believe it was going to be a big deal - maybe a few flurries or that t...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in Community
> Victor Mosca of Parkville has joined Owings Mills based-K Bank as a business development officer. He will be responsible for all the acquisitions of new business accounts, deposits and increasing the business segment of the bank.
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Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in News
> State and county human resources "looked at (the lack of a license) and said, 'This doesn't matter.'"
- Don Mohler, a county spokesman
> "I have nothing against (Dr. Vigilance), but the qualifications are what they are. They are paying...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in News
Baltimore County is looking for a licensed physician to fill a newly created No. 2 position in the health department after the county was told it did not comply with state law in hiring department head Dr. Pierre Vigilance, who is not licensed to practice...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in News
Lottery hearts pay off for Parkville woman
Pamela Silber of Parkville got three hearts for Valentine's Day, and now she's $50,000 richer.
She won the cash when she scratched off the second of four Maryland Lottery tickets she bought that day....
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in News
Police say the arrest of a 17-year-old in connection with a homicide in Essex last month is one more example of a young population growing increasingly violent in Baltimore County.
"We are arresting a lot of these kids," said Police Chief Terrence She...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in News
The county's second Waterfront Festival will be held in May instead of October this year, a change from the fall date of the first festival founded to honor tropical storm Isabel victims and spotlight the county's shoreline communities.
The festival w...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in News
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It is the policy of the Northeast Reporter to give descriptions, including race, only when there is enough detail to contribute to identification.
McClean Boulevard, 7300 bloc...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in News
A Nottingham man who pulled a toddler out of a burning vehicle has received the police department's Citizens Award for Valor.
"It's one thing when you see an adult in an accident, but when you see a 2-year-old in a car seat hanging upside down, that's...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in Sports
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Competitive
> The Baltimore Ravens girls bask...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in Sports
Because they are both gifted athletes, Ray Peloquin and his daughter Kelly have bonded through sports.
His sport is hockey, which he has played for 40 of his 50 years. She is a championship swimmer in her senior year at McDonogh School in Owings Mills...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in Sports
Boys Basketball
Baltimore Catholic League championship, Loyola College, Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.
Last chance to knock off unbeaten Mount St. Joseph for Calvert Hall.
MPSSAA regional playoffs, first round, Friday, Feb. 24, TBA.
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Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in Sports
High School Wrestling
Just two months ago, it appeared senior Razzaq Muhammad was in serious jeopardy of being dismissed from the Parkville wresting team.
The problem started during the Parkville Invitational Tournament, when Muhammad received...
Published February 22, 2006 by Northeast Reporter in Opinion
It was Mae West who drew approving chuckles from movie audiences when she said, "It's better to be looked over than to be overlooked."
And it was William Donald Schaefer who two generations later unwittingly touched off a furor by saying, "Walk again....
Published February 23, 2006 by North County News in Education
Hereford High students, teacher are recognized
A number of Hereford High School students and teachers were recognized Feb. 9 by Baltimore County's Board of Education.
Hereford High School's Jesse Bourquin, Laura Henry and Brett Schatz were rec...
Published February 23, 2006 by North County News in Education
"The Pirates of Penzance" will be performed at 7 p.m. March 2, 3, and 4 in the Hereford High School auditorium. Tickets are $8 at the door, $7 for students and senior citizens and $6 if bought from a cast member before the show.
March 3, Hereford's Pa...
Published February 23, 2006 by North County News in Education
An opera first performed in New York in 1879 makes its way to North County when Hereford High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance" March 2, 3 and 4.
Audiences will find out if composer Arthur Sullivan was telling the truth when...
Published February 23, 2006 by North County News in Entertainment
New Movies
"Doogal" (G). Not reviewed. Butch Hartman directs this animated children's adventure tale about a mutt who enlists friends on a quest to save the world. Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg and, William H. Macy provide voices. Opens F...
Published February 23, 2006 by North County News in Business
Adriane Burke and Kim Kobus are such a hit with local folks that they're sure they made the right move.
Their store - Local Folks Antiques and Consignments - is so new that the sign they ordered for the outside of the building on Jarrettsville Pike at...
Published February 23, 2006 by North County News in News
Hearing on appeal of Loyola retreat postponed
The Feb. 28 Circuit Court appeal hearing on Loyola College's plans to build a retreat center in Parkton has been postponed. A new court date has not yet been scheduled.
The appeal was filed by CALM...