News 2008-05-29 Andanh.com

INTERACTIVE MAP Where to find cheaper gas Wed, 28 May 2008 20:37:37 -0400
With gas prices on the rise across the nation, many consumers are feeling the pain at the pump. Use our new interactive gas map to check prices at area gas stations by ZIP code, find the lowest rates in the region and track historical trends.

Miller alerted about possible political fallout Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Senator warned of resignations

Senate president warned of resignations following appointment of his son to District Court judgeship

Man gets 10 years in crash that killed Marine, his date Wed, 28 May 2008 20:15:00 -0400
Marine and his date were killed by drunk driver in 2006 accident

A Howard County judge this morning sentenced to 10 years in prison an illegal immigrant from Mexico charged with driving drunk and killing a Marine corporal and his date in a Howard County car crash in 2006.

Former Bethel AME music director pleads guilty to rape Wed, 28 May 2008 19:34:00 -0400
Man, 31, admits in court to having sex with 12-year-old

The 31-year-old former music director of the influential West Baltimore Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree rape for having sex with a young female parishioner.

City unveils plans for free downtown shuttle routes Wed, 28 May 2008 19:30:00 -0400
System, which is to include 3 routes, is hoped to ease traffic

Two Baltimore officials unveiled a free shuttle bus service today that the city hopes will ease congestion on downtown streets and make it easier for people to get around.

Baltimore City officials propose ban on small cigars Wed, 28 May 2008 20:45:00 -0400
Public health proposal could make city the first to do so

Hoping to curb smoking among teenagers and stem a lifetime of nicotine dependence, Baltimore officials are proposing a citywide ban on the sale of individual small cigars, sometimes called "blunts" or "loosies," in neighborhood shops.

City parking ban cuts drug trafficking but hurts business Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police ban appears to help reduce trafficking but cuts into businesses' sales

Kervia Andrews, who has owned Andrews' Washing Machine Repair for 36 years, says he has had difficulty unloading his truck in front of his store without getting a ticket. The police ban on street parking in West Baltimore's commercial district appears to be reducing trafficking, but it is also cutting into businesses' sales.

With prices rising, thieves resort to tapping gas tanks Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With prices on increase, thieves resort to crime first seen during '70s

Dale Fortin is getting a new kind of customer at his Detroit auto repair shop, customers who have not just been in a fender-bender or had a windshield smashed by a rock.

Man, 23, critical after downtown stabbing last night Wed, 28 May 2008 07:41:00 -0400
Victim found at Charles and Baltimore streets; police do not know of motive

A 23-year-old man is in critical condition this morning after he was stabbed in the chest last night while walking at Charles and Baltimore streets, police said.

Downtown enjoys $550 million construction boom Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
$550 million in projects done in first 4 months of 2008

Developers finished nearly $550 million in downtown Baltimore construction projects in the first four months of the year - more than twice the value of developments completed in all of 2007.

No banner day in Fells Point Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Canton man finds it 'appalling' that post office doesn't fly flag

Bernard Muller is on a one-man mission to restore the flag to the South Wolfe Street post office. He finds it 'appalling' that the post office has no flag on the pole that juts out of the building's red-brick facade.

Man, 32, charged in fatal Dundalk hit-and-run crash Wed, 28 May 2008 11:49:00 -0400
Motorcyclist was struck, killed on May 4; police say driver ran from scene

Baltimore County police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a hit-and-run accident that killed a motorcyclist in Dundalk earlier this month, WJZ-TV reported today.

Witness' death closes attempted murder case Wed, 28 May 2008 22:17:00 -0400
City prosecutors have dropped attempted-murder charges against a 23-year-old Baltimore man after the state's lone witness was killed two weeks ago.

Columbia teen who has autism is reported missing Wed, 28 May 2008 15:24:00 -0400
Howard County police are searching for a missing teenager who family members believe walked away from the apartment where he lives yesterday morning.

Baltimore County boy struck by car, flown to hospital Wed, 28 May 2008 17:18:00 -0400
A 12-year-old boy was struck by a car around 3 p.m. today while crossing White Hall Road in northern Baltimore County, police said.

Arundel sailors to salute friend Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Man drowned during race

Ralph Reitan turned a 33-foot "junk" sailboat into a sleek and speedy vessel, and he became a familiar face at the Wednesday night races on the Magothy River. The 59-year-old computer scientist was on the water for last week's competition, when, during the first leg, the weather suddenly turned.

Annapolitan's book details her recovery from a broken back Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Annapolitan's book details her recovery from a broken back

Less than two years after snapping her spine in a bus crash that killed two teammates, Haley Scott was ready to dive into the University of Notre Dame pool again.

Laurel man convicted of intimidating witness Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Leaken pleaded guilty to assault, inhibiting testimony

A 29-year-old Howard County man was convicted yesterday on charges that he assaulted a man, then ordered him to "stop snitching" and commissioned his beating after they both ended up at the same Anne Arundel County jail.

Council set to approve fees for ambulance rides Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Anne Arundel County Council members looking to cash in on the rising number of emergency medical calls are expected tomorrow to pass a new measure in next year's budget that will charge $500 for an ambulance ride to the hospital.

'On the Town' at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre is on the mark Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
has opened its new season with Leonard Bernstein's first Broadway musical, On the Town , the story of three sailors on a one-day leave in New York City before shipping out to unknown destinations.

Bay Theatre play examines the abnormal Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
ends its sixth season with a new level of dramatic excellence in Edward Albee's 1992 play, The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? , a challenging work by an author often described as America's greatest living playwright.

Water quality results now online Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health last week began providing water sampling results for county beaches on its Web site and water quality phone line.

Golf tournament benefits shelter Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Friends of the Light House Shelter will host the Light House's fifth annual golf tournament next week to benefit Anne Arundel County's homeless shelter for women, men and children.

City awards funds to map creeks Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The City of Annapolis has awarded an $80,000 contract for an Annapolis watershed study to McCrone Inc. of Annapolis to film and digitally map problem spots in four creeks that flow into the Severn River, along with public meetings.

Police blotter Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Severna Park woman was severely injured when she stepped into the path of an oncoming car on a highway in the community, Anne Arundel County police said.

Man, 32, charged in fatal Dundalk hit-and-run Wed, 28 May 2008 11:49:00 -0400
Motorcyclist was struck, killed on May 4; police say driver ran from scene

Baltimore County police have arrested a 32-year-old Dundalk man who said someone else had been driving his car when it fatally struck a motorcyclist earlier this month and charged him with lying to investigators.

Court sees murder suspect's confession Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Defense says client said what detective wanted, seeks suppression of recordings in Woodlawn slaying

Defense says client said what detective wanted, seeks suppression of recordings in Woodlawn slaying

More money for consultant considered Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Baltimore County Council is considering paying more to a consultant handling lawsuits against contractors who worked on the addition to the detention center in Towson.

Carroll officials adopt $353 million budget Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Carroll County commissioners adopted yesterday a $353 million operating budget for the 2009 fiscal year, about $25 million more than the current year's spending plan.

Westminster livestock auction operator faces state charges Wed, 28 May 2008 19:47:00 -0400
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has charged a livestock auction operator in connection with alleged inhumane treatment of a downed cow at auction last month.

Eldersburg care facility gets warning from state Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Welfare of men in group home questioned

For the second time in a month, the state health department has warned a suspected unlicensed assisted-living facility that it has 30 days to apply for a license or face possible criminal charges.

Father, son charged in Harford kidnapping Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Harford County man and his eldest son are facing charges in connection with a kidnapping, in which the victim was forced into a truck, then beaten and left on a Bel Air dirt road Friday night, authorities said.

Pa. man dies in Harford construction accident Wed, 28 May 2008 19:37:00 -0400
Victim was struck by 1,000-pound beam that came loose, authorities say

State safety workers are investigating the death of a Pennsylvania man who was struck on the head by a wooden beam at a construction site in northern Harford County Wednesday.

Students learning to lead Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
From left to right, 4th graders Kayla Hughes, 9, Kara Siglin, 10, and Elena Seigel, 10, were among 400 fourth- and fifth-graders from 27 Howard County schools learned about leadership at the fifth annual Peer Leadership Conference on Thursday.

Man sentenced in fatal Howard crash that killed Marine, his date Wed, 28 May 2008 20:15:00 -0400
Marine and his date were killed by drunk driver in 2006 accident

A Howard County judge this morning sentenced to 10 years in prison an illegal immigrant from Mexico charged with driving drunk and killing a Marine corporal and his date in a Howard County car crash in 2006.

Columbia teen is reported missing Wed, 28 May 2008 15:24:00 -0400
Howard County police are searching for a missing teenager who family members believe walked away from the apartment where he lives yesterday morning.

CA board 'off to good start' Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At first meeting, renewed cooperation is pledged

At its first regular meeting, the newly constituted Columbia Association board received encouragement from state and county officials, vowed renewed cooperation and concluded one minute after the pledged 10:15 p.m. end time.

Spelling bee champion looks to next challenge Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Andrew Risinger, the eighth-grader who won this year's Howard County Library Spelling Bee, set his sights this week on a much bigger challenge.

Graduations Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Graduation ceremonies for Howard County public high schools continue this week at Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Cedar Lane School will hold its graduation at 10:30 a.m. today at the school.)

Health Notes Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Healthy Howard Day, a day of outdoor physical activities, health education and screenings, will be held from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Sunday at Centennial Park in Ellicott City. Games, crafts, performances and a Healthy Kid Zone specifically designed for children are also planned.

People on the Move Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Beverly White-Seals , a member of the board of trustees of Howard County General Hospital for more than six years, is to be honored by the founding of a $10,000 scholarship in her honor for students in health care programs at Howard Community College.

Sports & recreation calendar Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Baseball Seeking players Ponce de Leon Baseball League is seeking players ages 30 and older at all skill levels. Games are played in Howard, Carroll and Anne Arundel counties. Tom LaGrave, 410-531-9434.

Volunteer Notes Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Teenage girls interested in fashion are needed to volunteer at Charity's Closet, a project to benefit Success in style, a nonprofit organization that provides free business clothing to disadvantaged women seeking jobs.

Baltimore officials propose ban on small cigars Wed, 28 May 2008 20:45:00 -0400
Public health proposal could make city the first to do so

Hoping to curb smoking among teenagers and stem a lifetime of nicotine dependence, Baltimore officials are proposing a citywide ban on the sale of individual small cigars, sometimes called "blunts" or "loosies," in neighborhood shops.

U.S. child obesity rate is leveling off Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Statistics show 'epidemic' slowing, but cause unknown

The stunning three-decade rise in childhood obesity that prompted the government to declare an "epidemic" of fat appears to have leveled off, although the obesity rate is still more than three times higher than in the 1970s, researchers reported today.

Antidepressants could be routine after stroke Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Doctors may want to give stroke victims antidepressants right away instead of waiting until they develop depression, a common complication, new research suggests.

Lead exposure tied to criminal behavior in young adults Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Poisoning damages crucial brain matter, studies find

Two new studies of young adults who grew up in poor, inner-city neighborhoods in Cincinnati have found that childhood exposure to lead is linked to a significant loss of critical brain matter and to an increased risk of criminal behavior.

Rev. Kevin W. Brooksbank Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Age 35 Served as associate pastor at Loch Raven Village parish.

T he Rev. Kevin Walter Brooksbank, an associate pastor at a Loch Raven Village Roman Catholic parish, died of a viral infection and kidney failure Sunday at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was 35.

Clem Florio Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Age 78 Teenage prizefighter became a horse handicapper.

Clem Florio, a former prize fighter and newspaper handicapper who was a fixture at Maryland race tracks for 40 years, died of pancreatic cancer Sunday at a Hollywood, Fla., hospice. He was 78.

Miller alerted about fallout Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Senator warned of resignations

Senator warned of resignations following appointment of son to District Court judgeship

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