Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Area Scout Troop celebrates a first in its four years
Boy Scout Troop 109, sponsored by the Dewey Lowman Post 109 of the American Legion, achieved a milestone in the Boy Scouts of America program as the first of its members has attained the rank of Ea...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Scarecrows and other fun stuff at church fall fest
Christ United Methodist Church, Florida Avenue and Brian street, is preparing an October Fun Fest for Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with no raindate. Scarecrow making, pumpkin painting ...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
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Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
Wal-Mart plans to open a supercenter in Lansdowne on Nov. 7, just in time for the Christmas shopping season.
The retail facility, which will include a grocery store, will be in the new Lansdowne Station shopping center on Washington Boulevard, just in...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
Fire-rescue log is compiled from reports provided by the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department.
Times listed refer to calls for service.
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Elmridge Avenue, 900 b...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
It won't work.
That's what pit bull owners are saying about proposed legislation by County Councilman Vince Gardina aimed at owners of that breed and other dogs deemed dangerous.
Some pit bull owners said Gardina's proposal would drive owners ...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
Fifty years ago, the former Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first man- made satellite to orbit the Earth.
Singer Gogi Grant had a hit record with her version of "The Wayward Wind."
And the first class to enter as freshmen and complete the...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
The following is a synopsis of local planning cases as they make their way through the Baltimore County planning process. These cases involve projects within the 1st councilmanic district:
Department of Permits and Development Management
Timot...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
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Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
Catonsville developer Steve Whalen has a "preliminary concept" for recycling much of the Spring Grove Hospital Center campus if the owners decide to surplus any of the state property.
The state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene owns the 200-acre...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Sports
High school football
Parkville High senior Mujib Muhammad made quite an impression on Catonsville running back Reno Jiggetts and the rest of the Comets at Catonsville's Homecoming game last weekend.
Listed in the roster as No. 41, Muhammad ins...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Sports
High school field hockey
The Lansdowne Vikings used to get pushed around by county opponents who beat them with superior skill and talent.
No more.
Suddenly, it's Lansdowne dishing out punishment, a full year before coach Barbara Murra...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Sports
> Arbutus Girls Athletic Association Basketball registration will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 and Thursdays, Oct. 4 and 11 at Arbutus Middle School and from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 6 at Arbutus Elementary. Ages 6-17, co-ed clinic (age 5)....
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Sports
Boys high school golf
If Catonsville High's Greg Bowman wasn't working at the Diamond Ridge golf club over the summer, he was on the course honing his game.
"Greg is the equivalent of a gym rat," coach Doug Albright said. "He's a golf rat. He ...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
Editorial
The fire protection and rescue services in Baltimore County come in two flavors, career and volunteer.
The volunteer companies, comprising more than 3,000 men and women, have become an essential part of the county's public safety net...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
Of all the presidential candidates spouting off in the interminable debates on TV this season, I recall only one who has even mentioned the dollars-and-cents issue affecting most Americans: financial literacy.
The only public servant I've heard daring...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
County completely ignoring community rejection of park
In fall 2004, Baltimore County proposed building a community center at Huntsmoor Park.
The community overwhelmingly voted against it at a meeting on Sept. 22, 2004, by a vote of about 200 ...
Published October 3, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
Color Baltimore County green!
The county has now begun the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process for 2008.
Time is of the essence.
Every four years, preservationists may identify properties for downzoning to protect our natural environment....
Published October 3, 2007 by North County News in Community
What: The Baltimore County Department of Aging's 20th annual Baby Boomer Expo/Senior Expo.
When: Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Exhibition Hall, 4-H Building and Vista Room at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York...
Published October 3, 2007 by North County News in Community
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Published October 3, 2007 by North County News in Community
What: The Baltimore County Department of Aging's 20th annual Baby Boomer Expo/Senior Expo.
When: Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Exhibition Hall, 4-H Building and Vista Room at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York...
Published October 3, 2007 by North County News in Community
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Published October 3, 2007 by North County News in Education
David Seymour enrolled at Catonsville Community College, now the Catonsville campus of the Community College of Baltimore County, in 1963.
The Annapolis resident recalled that he was one of the first full-time day students at the school, which had ope...
Published October 3, 2007 by North County News in Education
David Seymour enrolled at Catonsville Community College, now the Catonsville campus of the Community College of Baltimore County, in 1963.
The Annapolis resident recalled that he was one of the first full-time day students at the school, which had ope...