News 2008-04-21 Andanh.com

New view at Camden Yards Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
New construction is blocking the familiar skyline for some sitting in the stands at Camden Yards

The skyline of downtown Baltimore that Orioles fans enjoyed for 16 seasons has changed considerably. Because of two construction projects beyond Oriole Park's outfield, it's nearly impossible for some fans to view landmarks such as the Bromo Seltzer Tower.

Violence strikes outside funeral in W. Baltimore Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:45:00 -0400
1 man dead, 1 hurt as gunfire disrupts service; police have not identified any suspects

Woman, 74, fatally stabbed in her Remington home Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:19:00 -0400
Neighbors heard her screams and called police

First, neighbors heard the alarm. Then they heard the screams.

Clinton eyes Pa. win to energize comeback effort Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:15:00 -0400
Candidate says he hopes to 'do a lot better than people expect'

Obama predicts his opponent will prevail in primary Tuesday, but hopes to keep it close

Gas prices rise to average of $3.50 per gallon nationally Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:59:00 -0400
Crude oil price closes above $117 per barrel for the first time

Rising gasoline prices tightened the squeeze on drivers today, jumping to an average $3.50 a gallon at filling stations across the country.

Tainted Chinese heparin now considered worldwide threat Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:11:00 -0400
10 countries find agent suspected in U.S. deaths

A contaminated blood thinner from China suspected in dozens of U.S. deaths has now become a worldwide public health problem, with 10 other countries detecting the often-toxic ingredient, federal investigators said Monday.

Weather service to probe possible Balto. Co. tornado Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:43:00 -0400
Strong storms dumped up to 4 inches of rain on parts of Md. yesterday

The National Weather Service today will examine damage in northern Baltimore County to determine if a strong thunderstorm there yesterday produced a tornado, officials in Sterling, Va., said this morning.

Howard Co. to end fuel, bus repair help for Head Start Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County no longer to discount diesel fuel, bus repairs

After years of providing discounted diesel fuel and repairs for Head Start buses, Howard County officials have told the nonprofit the practice must end, raising fears that increased costs will hamper educational programs for 264 children from low-income households.

Presentations focus on safe dating, target rape prevention Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Nurses lead demonstrations for teens to open dialogue

The photograph shows a young man in glasses posing behind a stem of lilies, his head tilted toward the camera and a half-smile playing at his lips.

Gene variation mimics effects of heart drugs, study shows Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Variation common in blacks is as effective as drugs, study shows

A genetic variation common in African-Americans naturally protects heart failure patients as effectively as popular heart medications, researchers reported today.

City woman fatally stabbed Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:19:00 -0400
Neighbors heard her screams and called police

Neighbors of a 74-year-old woman who was fatally stabbed this morning inside her rowhouse in Baltimore's Remington neighborhood said they heard her screams for help through their walls and over a blaring house alarm and quickly called police.

2 men shot, 1 fatally, outside funeral in West Baltimore Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:45:00 -0400
The packed West Baltimore funeral was unsettled before the shots rang out.

Trial set in Ohio crash that killed Parkville family Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:20:00 -0400
Mother, 4 children killed in crash on Ohio interstate while coming home from Christmas trip

The trial of a man charged with killing five members of a Parkville family in a wrong-way crash in Ohio has been set for June 23.

Md. proposes shorter crab season, 'tiered' bushel limits Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:50:00 -0400
Lower Shore watermen would be affected most

Maryland natural resources officials proposed new crabbing rules Monday that were not as strict as watermen had feared, but will disproportionately hurt crabbers on the Lower Eastern Shore.

Ex-Hopkins doctor sentenced in fatal 2006 accident on JFX Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:12:00 -0400
He wants to withdraw guilty plea in 2006 crash; judge asks attorneys to reconvene later today

A former Johns Hopkins Hospital pathologist wants to withdraw the guilty plea he entered in January and proceed with a trial in an accident that killed a 22-year-old woman on the Jones Falls Expressway in 2006.

Shelter for homeless youth in city to shut after 38 years Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:57:00 -0400
Referrals to Fellowship of Lights dropped due to shift toward foster home placement

Staff and residents of a shelter for homeless youth learned today that this will be its last week of operation after 38 years of caring for Baltimore teens. The Fellowship of Lights had been licensed to house up to 18 in separate houses for boys and girls.

Survey continues on storm damage, tornadoes Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:43:00 -0400
Damage in Balto. Co. falls short of tornado criteria; twisters confirmed in Charles, P.G.

Storm damage surveys continued late Monday in the wake of Sunday's violent weather. But the count of tornadoes that raked parts of Maryland over the weekend remained at two.

Man blown into air with manhole cover at intersection Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A man was blown off the ground and injured last night when the manhole cover he was standing on at a Northeast Baltimore intersection flew into the air, a city Fire Department spokesman said.

Man fatally shot in the head in South Baltimore incident Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A man died early yesterday after being shot in the head in South Baltimore, police said.

O'Malley, Dixon break ground on environmental center Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:56:00 -0400
Center is part of waterfront restoration project along Middle Branch shoreline

Gov. Martin O'Malley, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon and children from Maree Farring Elementary School broke ground today on an environmental education center that will help anchor a $153 million waterfront restoration project near Baltimore's Brooklyn and Curtis Bay communities.

2 Crofton women die in wreck in Gambrills Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:04:00 -0400
Single-car accident was early Sunday morning

Two Crofton women died in a single-car accident early yesterday morning in Gambrills after the car they were in spun out of control and hit several trees, Anne Arundel County police said today.

Continental flight lands safely at BWI after lightning strike Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A passenger plane landed safely at BWI Marshall Airport after being struck by lightning yesterday morning, according to an airport spokesman.

Two questioned in non-fatal shooting at Marley apartment Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Anne Arundel County police were interviewing two men last night in the nonfatal shooting of a 22-year-old man in a Marley apartment and were seeking other possible suspects. The victim's name was not released.

School crowding plan a relief, thorn Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Redistricting makes room, disrupts many students, upsets Piney Orchard parents

Redistricting makes room, disrupts many students, upsets Piney Orchard parents

Residents shake up civic association Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Riviera Beach president, board members resign

The president of a Pasadena civic association and much of its board have resigned after a revolt by residents over the use of community tax money.

With state aid, nonprofits set to start renovations Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County organizations won most of funds they sought in tough legislative session

A handful of Anne Arundel County nonprofit organizations are going forward with renovations after gratefully emerging from a bruising legislative session with more than a million dollars in funding.

Good works rewarded at AACC Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Community College honor society chapter wins regional, worldwide recognition for service

Don Cooke didn't know much about the college honors society he joined two years ago, aside from the fact that it made him eligible for more scholarships.

Anne Arundel Education Notes Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Anne Arundel Datebook Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

County Digest Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Education opens dialogue on rape prevention Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Nurses lead demonstrations for teens to open dialogue

At the Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Paige Hayes (left) watches forensic nurse Linda Kelly hold up an evidence gathering stick from a rape kit. Kelly uses local cases as examples in a talk to students about healthy relationships and safe dating.

Trial set for man accused in crash that killed Parkville family Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:20:00 -0400
Mother, 4 children killed in crash on Ohio interstate while coming home from Christmas trip

The trial of a man charged with killing five members of a Parkville family in a wrong-way crash in Ohio has been set for June 23.

Worker burned in chemical explosion at former Bethlehem Steel complex Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:06:00 -0400
Incident happened at former Bethlehem Steel complex this morning

Baltimore County fire officials said a worker at the former Bethlehem Steel complex in Sparrows Point was burned when a chemical he was using exploded, WBAL-TV reported.

2 injured in separate shootings in Balto. Co. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two people were shot late Saturday in Baltimore County, one of them during what police described as a home-invasion robbery.

Session to focus on job skills Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County residents seeking to improve their job-search skills can attend a free session, "Ask the Human Resources Experts," at the Catonsville campus of the Community College of Baltimore County.

Baltimore County Digest: Teens to take part in Envirothon Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

School marks a first Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Imagine Discovery to be first charter program in Balto. Co.

Imagine Discovery to be first charter program in Balto. Co.

UMBC is helping students find worlds of virtual daring -- and a job Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
UMBC is helping students find worlds of virtual daring -- and a job

Once upon a time, in the countryside west of Baltimore, a council of elders issued a challenge to a motley crew of apprentice conjurers. In just five weeks, they would have to master battle strategy, hand-to-hand combat and dragon-hunting. Learned well, these skills would help them best their adversaries in their quest for the ultimate treasure:

6-alarm fire burns 6 acres of woods near Loch Raven Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Firefighter treated for minor burns

More than 130 firefighters battled a six-alarm blaze that tore through 6 acres of woods near the Loch Raven Reservoir yesterday evening, a Baltimore County Fire Department spokesman said.

A curtain falls at North Harford Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After 30 years, directors close with 'Our Town'

After 30 years, directors close with 'Our Town'

Shared passion for 'The Land' Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Exhibition shows couple's work on agricultural journal

It's only natural that a literary journal would become the point where their worlds meet -- he with his literary bent and love of the land, and she with her love of drawing and art.

Boxing fans, foes debate over ring at new gym Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Opponents say team sports establish better youth behavior

The $3.5 million gym that opens at the Edgewood Recreation and Community Center next month could provide an ideal venue for a sport that proponents insist promotes fitness and wellbeing while instilling pride and a sense of accomplishment in participants.

10 vying for Teacher of the Year Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A former private investigator, accountant and a sign language instructor are among the 10 finalists for Harford County Teacher of the Year.

Farmers fare well in 2008 session Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
On the Farm -- Ted Shelsby

Maryland farmers are getting more respect in Annapolis these days. This was evident during the recently ended 90-day session of the General Assembly.

Medical dispatchers win award Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County system gains national accreditation

The Harford County 911 center's dispatch system has been identified as an Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence, becoming the first center in Maryland to earn that distinction, according to the county Emergency Operations Center.

Harford History Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In the mid 1800s, the Hollingsworth family operated a sawmill and gristmill powered by the waters of Winters Run. By 1880, Joel C. Hollingsworth and his son Barclay had established the first company in the state to produce ready-made carriage wheels. Although they had access to water power and local timber, the coming of the automobile would soon make wooden wheels obsolete. The family turned its attention to another new technology: electricity. By raising the height of their dam on Winters Run, they increased the waterpower available to generate electricity, making their property attractive to J. Alexis Shriver, founder of the Electric Development Company of Harford County. A higher dam would flood land that the Hollingsworths did not own, however. On April 24, 1907, they purchased the property upstream from James H. Archer for $50 per acre. On that same date, they sold the property to Shriver for $3500.

Harford County Datebook Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Education Beat Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Art Notes Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Head Start losing help in Howard Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County no longer to discount diesel fuel, bus repairs

After years of providing discounted diesel fuel and repairs for Head Start buses, Howard County officials have told the nonprofit the practice must end, raising fears that increased costs will hamper educational programs for 264 children from low-income households.

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