Published March 5, 2008 by Towson Times in Opinion
As Maryland and Constellation Energy/Baltimore Gas & Electric writhe and wriggle through their courthouse cat fight over the electricity rate mess, two unintended consequences are emerging.
One is that the issue has landed Gov. Martin O'Malley in ...
Published March 5, 2008 by Towson Times in Opinion
'Unseen staff' help ease the reality of loved one's death
It took my father two days to die. Over those two days, the very best of my father -- his dignity and kindness and humor -- was reflected back to me by the staff at Pickersgill Retirement Commu...
Men's college lacrosse
With 6:27 remaining in the second game of the Face-Off Classic March 1, Johns Hopkins attackman Kevin Huntley finally made a mistake. The senior from Calvert Hall had been perfect before being whistled for a 30-second pushing fo...
Championship loss aside, Bryn Mawr improves on ice
Although its Maryland Scholastic Hockey League championship game against Bethesda's Holton-Arms School did not turn out the way Bryn Mawr had hoped, coach Maureen Walsh already considers the season an...
Girls high school track and field
What Loch Raven's elite eight athletes lacked in numbers, they made up in performance at the Class 2A state championship meet at the Prince George's Sports Complex.
The Raiders scored 31 points and were runner...
When the English have a scandal, they make the most of every shocking secret involved. Based on an actual robbery at a London bank in 1971, "The Bank Job" tells a complicated story about coppers and robbers so busy they hardly have time to pause for a cup...
NEW MOVIES
"10,000 B.C." (PG-13). Not reviewed. Roland Emmerich directs this adventure yarn about early man, in which a young hunter from a primitive tribe hunts a mammoth to survive. Steven Strait and Camilla Belle star. Opens Friday, March 7.
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Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Education
Lansdowne High School alumna Francesca Nielsen was recently presented the Maryland Higher Education Commission Graduate and Professional Scholarship during the 24th Virginia -Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine annual awards ceremony hosted b...
Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
Mary Kuba and Larry Nace
Mary Kuba, daughter of Joan Kuba of Catonsville and the late George Kuba, plans to wed Larry Nace, son of Betty Nace of Spring Grove, Pa., and the late Harry Nace, in September.
The bride-to-be graduated from Seton Keo...
Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
During last year's CCBC Women's Expo, Cathy Schneider showed off her Edible Arrangements franchise to attendees and met other women running their own businesses.
This year, Schneider decided to take a more active role in her second appearance, volunte...
Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
Area residents who have an old, frayed or damaged American flag may bring it to Dewey Lowman Post American Legion 109, 1610 Sulphur Spring Road in Arbutus.
There is a red flag box, located beside the lounge door, for worn and damaged flags.
Le...
Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
Scoutmaster Tim Mills of Cub Scout Pack 337, based at Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, announced the following advancement news for local Scouts:
* Matthew Byrd and Chase Linsenmeyer advanced to the rank of Bobcat.
* Nicholas Heckathorn, Nichola...
Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
Entries now being accepted for the Baltimore Area Woodcarving Show, March 29 and 30, at the Catonsville Senior Center, 501 North Rolling Road.
Awards will be given in the following categories: animals, birds of prey, canes and walking sticks, caricatu...
Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
Those living with a chronic illness and caregivers are invited to attend a free seven-week workshop on "Living Well � Take Charge of Your Health," beginning March 10 at the Catonsville Senior Center, 501 N. Rolling Road.
The sessions are from 9:30 a...
Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
Charles Elderkin
Charles "Bill" Elderkin, a former resident of Arbutus and Catonsville, died at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Pa., after a brief illness on Feb. 23, 2008.
He was 80 years old.
The son of David and Minnie Elde...
Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
Shrove Tuesday dance at school has fiery finale
The Argus, circulated March 7, 1908, reported damage to a local school during a holiday dance.
> Paper decorations igniting from a gas jet turned a fancy ball at St. Timothy's School for Young...
Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
Friday night fun at local church tips off March 7
Beginning March 7, Christ United Methodist Church, at the corner of Brian Street and Florida Avenue, will resume the Family Fun Nights on Fridays.
This month's theme is "March Madness."
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Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
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Published March 5, 2008 by Arbutus Times in Community
A new chapter for former leader of library group
The Friends of the Arbutus Library proudly point out that one of their former presidents, Sharon Knecht, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Baltimore County Library System.
In ad...
No deadline extension for victims of sex abuse
A House of Delegates bill to extend the statute of limitations for civil actions relating to child sexual abuse ("School opposes bill extending deadline to sue for abuse," Arbutus Times, Feb. 27) has been...
Towson nonprofit gives area facility defibrillator
The Mid-Atlantic Cardiovascular Foundation donated an automated external defibrillator, or AED, to the Leadership Through Athletics facility at 2900 Hammonds Ferry Road.
The machine is designe...
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Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible.
If you have any information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Precinct at 410-887-0872....
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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Three free seminars on development and zoning, hosted by Catonsville attorney John "Jack" Murphy, the former deputy zoning commissioner for Baltimore County, begin March 6 in Catonsville.
The county's Office of Planning is sponsoring the series, which...