Published October 17, 2007 by Towson Times in Opinion
Editorial
It's heartwarming to think of animal shelters as places where a stray or unwanted cat can find a new home. It's not so heartwarming to think of the shelter as a place where cats go to die.
The fact is, about 70 percent of the 4,000 c...
Published October 17, 2007 by Towson Times in Opinion
Maryland Republicans can be forgiven for gloating over Democratic Gov. O'Malley's move to call the legislature into special session to solve the budget deficit problem. The minority leadership recognizes that this is a stern test of the Democratic chief e...
Published October 17, 2007 by Towson Times in Sports
Girls high school volleyball
With Halloween just around the corner, it's a scary time for foes of St. Paul's School for Girls in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference.
After all, the Gators have gone undefeated in t...
Published October 17, 2007 by Towson Times in Sports
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Published October 17, 2007 by Towson Times in Sports
Boys' Latin had some great opportunities to seize control against host Severn last week.
Three times the Lakers reached the red zone (the opponents' 20- yard line) but failed to score.
That flaw almost came back to haunt the Lakers.
Cl...
Published October 17, 2007 by Towson Times in Sports
High school field hockey
In past seasons, Towson, Hereford and Dulaney have dominated Baltimore County's tough Heron Division, earning regular spots in the county championships.
This year, however, Catonsville crashed the party, making its fir...
Published October 17, 2007 by Towson Times in Sports
Football
Loyola Blakefield vs. Mount St. Joseph, Johns Hopkins University, Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.
6-0 start for powerful Dons.
McDonogh at Calvert Hall, Saturday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m.
Hosts looking for first league victory....
Published October 17, 2007 by Towson Times in Sports
Girls high school volleyball
While Bryn Mawr had a formidable lineup during the 2006 season, this year has been a different story.
Those Mawrtians boasted three 6-foot players and another who earned Interscholastic Athletic Association of Mary...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Arts
Just as almost everybody in America has been through high school, there is no escaping "High School Musical." Besides the TV movie and its sequel that attracted a massive tween-age audience, there is the stage musical version now being presented by Winter...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Education
Rickee Walker stalked the asphalt strip between the football field and the bleachers at the Lansdowne High School stadium during the Oct. 12 Homecoming game against Patapsco.
He banged his drum and wore a Viking helmet, complete with horns, to encoura...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Education
The Southwest Area Educational Advisory Council to the Baltimore County school board will hold its pre-budget (operating and capital) hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, 100 Kenwood Ave.
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Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
The 11th Annual Marine Memorial Service, sponsored by the Maryland Chapter First Marine Division Association, will be held at the Baltimore National Cemetery, 5501 Frederick Road, Oct. 27.
The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Marine Lt. Gen. ...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Sessions offer guidance on learning to stay fit
The Baltimore County Department of Aging, in partnership with provDivine Body Fitness, will provide educational discussions on senior health topics such as self-care, disease prevention, nutrition, weigh...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Brian Pall and Jamie Ravenscroft
Jim and Jeanne Ravenscroft of Arbutus announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Ravenscroft, to Brian Pall, son of Sharon Holder of Nichols, S. C., formerly of Lansdowne, and the late Charles Pall Sr.
Th...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Jesse Brunelle
Air Force Airman Jesse Brunelle completed basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
The 2005 graduate of Lansdowne High School is the son of Scott and Karen Brunelle of Lansdowne.
...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Wilbur Shannon
Wilbur Joseph Shannon, a longtime Lansdowne resident, died Oct. 6, 2007, at the age of 77.
Mr. Shannon was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for more than 20 years. After retiring, he owned and operated Shannon's Photography....
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Panel tracks fault to B&O Railroad in boys' deaths
The Argus printed Oct. 19, 1907, contained the inquest results related to the deaths of two local youths.
> The jury of inquest impaneled by Coroner August Miller to investigate the dea...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Aidng comeback by Nature at site of former landfill
The Wildlife Habitat Council, a non-profit organization comprised of corporations and individuals dedicated to restoring and enhancing wildlife habitats, was created in 1988. The council provides ass...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Haunted Hollows a treat for fans of frightening fun
More than 20 scenes will be on display at this year's annual Haunted Hollows event at Southwest Area Park with trail hours on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct....
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
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Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
Local state delegate named to BRAC group
Del. James Malone Jr., District 12A, has been appointed by Speaker of the House of Delegates Michael Busch to serve on the Joint Legislative Committee on BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure).
Malone is o...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
A trip to an animal shelter is, statistically speaking, a death sentence for a feline -- especially if it's not a kitten.
The fact that more than 70 percent of the roughly 4,000 cats that wind up in the Baltimore County Animal Shelter each year are eu...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
Arbutus area native Lynn Middleton may be surprised to learn she won the Arbutus Idol contest Oct. 12 at the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department festival.
She sang the popular Journey song "Don't Stop Believin'" but left before the contest ended and gav...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
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Catonsville
Interstate 695, between Wi...
Published October 17, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
A giant, murderous rabbit will haunt Baltimore Highlands on Oct. 18-20.
Although a mild-mannered teenager portrays the evil hare, his costume might scare even the bravest adult, says Stacy Owens-Burke, chairwoman of the annual Haunted Hollows event in...