News 2008-06-18 Andanh.com

'We've been blessed' Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:01:00 -0400
With crabs abundant, watermen question the state's plan to cut harvest short

Bushels of crabs are shown at H. Glenwood Evans & Son, Inc. Seafood. With crabs abundant, watermen are questioning the state's plan to cut the harvest short. "Honestly, it's been good right from the beginning," says John Tull. New rules mean the season for catching females will end Oct. 23, about two months early.

DIXON INVESTIGATED More employees get subpoenas Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:04:00 -0400
Two go to city employees, two to non-employees

Latest moves represent an accelerating investigation into City Hall spending practices Jean Marbella: Ethical cloud harder to ignore

O'Malley to join Obama campaign event Friday Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:35:00 -0400
Democratic senator to hold 'economic discussion' with party's governors

Gov. Martin O'Malley will join a campaign event with Barack Obama on Friday designed to demonstrate unity among Democratic governors and highlight an economy that is weakening during a Republican administration.

Ex-city police commissioner Clark won't get his job back Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:15:00 -0400
City judge says reinstating Clark "would surely bring about great and unnecessary disorder"

A Baltimore judge has denied a motion by former police commissioner Kevin Clark seeking reinstatement to his job.

Towson University plans new $45.4M multi-use arena Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:02:00 -0400
School decides against renovating Towson Center; multi-use facility may open by July 2011

Towson University has scrapped plans to renovate 32-year-old Towson Center and instead wants to build a $45.4 million, multi-use arena that could open by July 2011.

Tiger Woods will miss rest of season following surgery Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:11:00 -0400
U.S. Open champ will have surgery for torn ligament in left knee, focus on rehab

Tiger Woods is done for the year, but not without one last major that capped off a painful 10 months.

Bush urges Congress to lift offshore drilling ban Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:24:00 -0400
With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, President Bush urged Congress on Wednesday to lift its long-standing ban on offshore oil and gas drilling, saying the United States needs to increase its energy production. Democrats quickly rejected the idea.

Police, family mourn officer Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police, family mark anniversary of officer's death

A memorial marks a spot at Route 32 and Interstate 95 near where Cpl. Scott Wheeler was struck by a car a year ago. He later died of his injuries. "It's kind of hard to believe it's been a year," said his wife Tracy Wheeler. "Not a day goes by that we don't think of Scott and what happened that day."

Police investigate two separate Balto. Co. shootings Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:38:00 -0400
3 men wounded near Woodlawn; one man hurt near Parkville

Baltimore County police were searching today for those responsible for wounding four men in two separate shooting incidents late yesterday.

Suspect sought in liquor store robbery on Eastern Ave. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:35:00 -0400
25-year-old male customer was shot by gunman dressed as a woman

Baltimore County police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery and attempted murder of a customer this month at the Budget Liquors in the 7000 block of Eastern Ave.

Baltimore police seek to identify body found in harbor Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:36:00 -0400
Baltimore police detectives are trying to determine the identity of a dead man found floating in the Inner Harbor about noon today near Federal Hill and the American Visionary Arts Museum.

Police seek 16-year-old who escaped from juvenile facility Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:14:00 -0400
A second youth, 14, was captured yesterday in Prince George's Co.

Police were still searching today for a 16-year-old Baltimore boy who, along with a 14-year-old, escaped Monday night from Victor Cullen Center, a secure facility for juvenile delinquents in Western Maryland.

Ex-city police commissioner Clark won't get job back Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:15:00 -0400
City judge says reinstating Clark "would surely bring about great and unnecessary disorder"

A Baltimore judge has denied a motion by former police commissioner Kevin Clark seeking reinstatement to his job.

3 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Bay Bridge Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:12:00 -0400
A child and a woman were transported by helicopter to a Baltimore hospital today after a four-vehicle crash on the Bay Bridge that closed the eastbound span for nearly three hours, authorities said.

Retrial begins for Prince George's Co. schools chief Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:33:00 -0400
Hornsby's previous trial ended in November with jury deadlock

A federal prosecutor told a jury today that former Prince George's County schools chief Andre J. Hornsby corrupted his office with "secret kickbacks" and spent nearly 90 minutes detailing a 22-count indictment in the complicated case.

UM scientists' forecast sees bay, rivers in poor shape Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:38:00 -0400
The Chesapeake Bay and its rivers are expected to be in poor shape once again this summer, according to a forecast by University of Maryland scientists.

Sixth person convicted in UMBC corruption inquest Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:16:00 -0400
Lutherville man overbilled school for construction project, kept part of surplus

A Lutherville man is the sixth person convicted in a corruption investigation at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Attorney General Douglas Gansler said.

Envisioning an 'eco-village' Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
On several fronts, Annapolis business people go for green

Lola and Leonard get a cool drink during the pet outing held last Friday in conjunction with a Green Drinks event at South River Golf Links in Edgewater. On several fronts, Annapolis business people are going for green.

Annapolis boy, 4, falls from window of rowhouse Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 4-year-old was rushed to a hospital after falling from a second-story window of an Annapolis rowhouse, police said.

Annapolis council OKs work crew English-fluency law Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Annapolis city council has passed an ordinance that requires work crews installing or working on underground utilities to have at least one member on site who is fluent in English.

Bid for more clout stymies the council Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Anne Arundel County Council members' attempts to wrest some control from the county executive are facing another setback after members failed to pass three charter amendments, sending two of them back to the drawing board.

Pandemic preparedness faces test Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Simulations to include surge in patients, shortage in staff

Scores of employees of the Anne Arundel County Department of Health and Fort Meade will descend on the county's two hospitals this morning with complaints of fevers, body aches and fatigue in a wide-ranging test of the county's preparedness to face a flu pandemic.

Music giant's fund aids St. John's Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
St. John's College has received $2.4 million from a charitable foundation named for a 1944 alumnus and music industry giant whose record label signed Led Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles.

2nd Star turns out a polished 'Lady' Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Players, stagecraft recall Broadway's Golden Age

For legions of musical theater fans, My Fair Lady epitomizes Broadway's Golden Age. And in 2nd Star Productions' revival of the musical at Bowie Playhouse, she glows with ageless charm.

Annapolis Symphony plans challenging music season Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The world of dreams, a musical pilgrimage to Spain, masterworks crafted by great composers in the tenderness of their youth, and a whirlwind tour of 300 years of music history are some of the aesthetic territories awaiting exploration by music lovers and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in its 2008-09 subscription series.

Floats, bands sought for July 4 parade Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The City of Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department is seeking individuals and organizations to participate in the Annapolis July Fourth parade.

Department of Aging names new leader Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A former longtime head of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging who later became deputy secretary of the Maryland Department of Aging will again lead the county Department of Aging and Disabilities.

Suspects sought in two separate Balto. Co. shootings Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:38:00 -0400
3 men wounded near Woodlawn; one man hurt near Parkville

Baltimore County police were searching today for those responsible for wounding four men in two separate shooting incidents late yesterday.

Towson University plans new $45.4 million arena Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:02:00 -0400
School decides against renovating Towson Center; multi-use facility may open by July 2011

Towson University has scrapped plans to renovate 32-year-old Towson Center and instead wants to build a $45.4 million, multi-use arena that could open by July 2011.

Anti-crime rally set Fri. in Towson Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Citizens On Patrol and the Baltimore County Police Department are holding a community rally against crime beginning at 6 p.m. Friday on Allegheny Avenue between Washington Avenue and the roundabout in Towson.

Basketball game to aid foundation Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Entertainers and professional athletes will be among the participants in the Kurk Lee Foundation's celebrity basketball game Saturday at Towson University.

Fundraiser set for Fullerton fireworks Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit group that stages the annual July 4 fireworks display in Fullerton will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Batter's Box Tavern, 9527 Belair Road in Perry Hall.

Jr. Rangers programs to be offered at park Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Patapsco Valley State Park will offer Maryland Junior Rangers programs for children ages 8 to 13 at the Orange Grove and Hilton areas and Soldier's Delight Natural Environmental Area this summer.

At 100 years, no average Joe Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Balto. Co. worker keeps going and going

Joseph Kaminski, who turned 100 years old yesterday, still weeds the yard at his Rosedale home and shops for all his groceries.

Man charged with killing his son on Father's Day Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 56-year-old Carney man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting Sunday of his 38-year-old son, Baltimore County police said yesterday. Harold Zane Williams Sr. was charged in the death of Harold Zane Williams Jr., who was shot at his father's home in the 9700 block of Harford Road, police said.

Police seek suspect in robbery of Rite Aid in Pikesville Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:40:00 -0400
Baltimore County police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery last month of the Rite Aid pharmacy in the 1400 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville.

Web site grants one man's wish Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A veteran's dream to return to Pearl Harbor becomes reality through Internet generosity

Michael K. Yuhas Sr.'s family surprised him on Father's Day (left) with the news that he'll be returning to Pearl Harbor for his 90th birthday after being stationed there in 1941. A Web site where people post their requests is helping fund the trip.

Bocce takes root Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In Harford County, game's popularity growing, with 2 more courts planned

Don Bacca of Bel Air cheers after making a throw during a bocce game with Pete Peters (right) of Bel Air, while Tony Calabrese of Forest Hill watches the match. In Harford County, the game's popularity is growing with two more courts being planned.

Edgewood man sought in fatal shooting Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Victim's brother also wounded by gunfire

Harford County sheriff's deputies are searching for a 29-year-old Edgewood man in the shooting death of an 18-year-old whose brother also was wounded in the gunfire early yesterday.

From comics to the Classics Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When the bell rang, the 15 third-grade students would ignore it. They stayed glued to their seats, engrossed in their assignment of reading comic books.

Kids' bittersweet bye is hardly elementary Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fifth-graders mark a key passage at Norrisville school

The 45 fifth-graders gathered outside the jam-packed gymnasium in Norrisville Elementary School.

Wine business is ripe for the plucking Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
On the Farm -- Ted Shelsby

W inemaking is still a tiny part of Maryland agricultural industry, but with some assistance from state government, it is growing at a healthy rate.

Sink or sail, race is good for laughs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Cardboard boats slog through their paces at annual Columbia festival

Dan Vedder of York, Pa. (left), Sarah McMillen of Reisterstown and her brother Ben fall into Lake Kittamaqundi during the Boat Float. Crewed by teams of two to 10 people, the boats featured themes such as "Soggy Taco," eco-friendly pirates known as the "Green Beards," and the tragic yet elegant "RMS Titanic."

Opposition to U.S. 1 proposal renewed Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Residents and several civic groups have renewed their opposition to an Ulman administration bill intended to speed redevelopment along the U.S. 1 corridor, but business interests are pushing for the measure's approval by the County Council on July 7.

Police, family mark anniversary of Cpl. Scott Wheeler's death Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police, family mark anniversary of officer's death

Of all Scott Wheeler's memorable attributes, his fun-loving nature made perhaps the most lasting impression, his wife says.

County in bind on school building costs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The county is slipping into a financial straitjacket: School construction and renovation costs are rising as the revenues to cover them are static or falling, county officials said.

Government closings listed for July 4 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Howard County government offices, courts, animal shelter, library branches and the landfill will be closed in observance of Independence Day, Friday, July 4.

Sports & recreation calendar Wed, 18 Jun 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.

People on the Move Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mike Croxson , chief operations officer of Ascend One Corp., has been named chairman of the 2008 Howard County Heart Walk.

Volunteer Notes Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Charity's Closet, a new thrift shop for women that uses teen volunteers, opened Saturday at 9090 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. Lizzie Carpenter, Miss Howard County, and Brent Jackson, Mr. Howard County, were honorary ribbon-cutters.

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