Comrades in arms, at leisureParkville legion now world's third largest Feb 29, 2008
Parkville legion now world's third largest ... Parkville's American Legion Post has dropped a little in stature -- instead of being the second largest in the world, it is now the third. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
At small bank, keep the change Feb 20, 2008
"We never did adjustable-rate mortgages, or other exotic types, like interest-only," said Terry Eyet, the president of Vigilant and a Parkville resident. Operations officer Christine Barton, of Perry Hall, agreed. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Switch for Schuler?Delegate mulls run for County Council Feb 15, 2008
Shuler represents the 8th District, which includes Perry Hall, Parkville and Overlea. Bartenfelder represents the 6th Council District, which stretches from Middle River to Parkville. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Business in Brief Feb 8, 2008
Gardina represents the 5th councilmanic district, which includes most of Perry Hall and parts of Towson, Lutherville and Parkville. Also on the agenda are speakers from the Baltimore County Neighborspace Program, which advocates for more open space in residential areas. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Mercy finds Magic with depth, versatility Jan 18, 2008
Notre Dame Prep's Meghan Helm, left, and Parkville resident Melinda Kane fight for control of the ball during visiting Mercy's 51-21 victory last week. The win improved the Magic's record to 14-2. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
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Westboro church protests at funeral Jan 15, 2008
BALTIMORE The memorial service for the five members of a Parkville family killed in an Ohio highway accident included some uninvited guests outside. Three members of the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church, known for protests at military funerals, were demonstrating about a block from St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, the site of the service. (Carroll County Times)
In Md., most want to keep option of death penalty Jan 15, 2008
Kathryn Huggler, 51, of Parkville, said she has wrestled with the issue for her entire adult life and can't make up her mind. She said she believes that life without parole is, in most cases, a suitable alternative - so long as it actually means that the convicted killer has no chance of ever being released from prison. (SunSpot.net)
Head of Hickey forced out in Ga. Jan 12, 2008
Norman, who was traveling yesterday and unavailable for comment, is acting superintendent of the long-troubled Charles H. Hickey Jr. School near Parkville. He was hired by the department in May 2006, under former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s administration, and was promoted from assistant superintendent to the top job in October, officials said. (SunSpot.net)
Executive asks little from stateTakes defensive stance with budget requests Jan 11, 2008
Bromwell, a Democrat, represents the 8th District, which includes Perry Hall, Parkville and Overlea. Sen. (North County News, MD)
Great-grandparents go to mat for familyThey raise Owings Mills High state champion wrestler and his three siblings as their own Jan 11, 2008
After all, he is a perfect 13-0 this season at 160 pounds and has captured titles in both the Perry Hall Big 20 Invitational and the Parkville Invitational. He was named the Outstanding Wrestler at the Perry Hall event. (Owings Mills Times, MD)
Balto. Co. police search for 2 missing Parkville children Jan 11, 2008
Police seek 2 missing Parkville children -- baltimoresun ... Police seek 2 missing Parkville children ... Baltimore County police are looking for two children from the Parkville area who went missing on their way to school Thursday morning. (SunSpot.net)
Energy effort has short circuit Jan 11, 2008
Compact fluorescent bulbs, which use less energy than incandescent bulbs, sit on display at the Home Depot in Parkville. (Sun photo by Karl Merton Ferron / January 10, 2008). (SunSpot.net)
Hundreds mourn Parkville family killed in crash Jan 9, 2008
"I still don't know to this day how I'm here, how Beau's here, how Sydney's here," said Griffin, of Parkville, referring to the two children who survived the Dec. 30 crash, in which he was injured ... Griffin and his wife had been returning home to Parkville with the six children after spending the holidays with relatives in Michigan when their minivan was struck by a pickup truck heading the wrong way on Interstate 280. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Family of man charged in fatal Ohio crash apologizes Jan 4, 2008
The family of a man charged with five counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of a Parkville woman and four children in a car accident in Toledo, Ohio, on Sunday night issued a statement this morning apologizing for the accident. "As a writer who comes from a close and once happy family, we all would like to express our remorse and the absolute concern for the tragedy that has happened," Theresa Gagnon wrote in the statement on behalf of relatives of the accused, Michael P. Gagnon. (SunSpot.net)
Brother of man accused in Ohio wrong-way crash calls for justice Jan 3, 2008
They say Gagnon had a blood-alcohol level more than three times the legal limit when he drove his pickup in the wrong direction on Interstate 280 and crashed into a minivan carrying the Parkville, Maryland, family. Gagnon's brother -- Sam Gagnon -- tells Toledo television station WNWO that his family's prayers are with the victims. (WKRC.com, OH)
Police: Drunken Driver Kills 5 in Ohio Jan 1, 2008
All are from Parkville, Md. Three others who were in the minivan were taken to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Alleged Drunk Driver Kills Mom, 4 Girls in Head-On Crash Jan 1, 2008
Bethany Griffin, 36, Jordan Griffin, 10, and Verde Griffin, 6 months, all of Parkville, Md ... Danny Griffin Jr., 36, of Parkville, Md ... was listed in serious condition; Sidney Griffin, 8, also of Parkville, was in critical condition; and Beu Burkman, 8, was in serious condition, a hospital spokeswoman said. (Fox News)
5 from Parkville die in crash in Ohio Jan 1, 2008
Shortly afterward, he crashed his Ford F350 pickup truck "nearly head-on" into a minivan driven by Danny G. Griffin Jr., 36, who was driving his family home to Parkville after spending the holidays with relatives in Michigan. Both Gagnon and Griffin survived the accident and were being treated at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Ohio crash kills 5 from Parkville Jan 1, 2008
Griffin, 36, was taking his family home to Parkville after spending the holidays with relatives in Michigan. Both Gagnon and Griffin survived the accident and were being treated at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. (SunSpot.net)
MTA riders are wary but unwilling to give up buses Dec 30, 2007
This worries his third daughter, Samantha Vacknin of Parkville. "He rides all over, and obviously we're not thrilled about it," she said in a phone interview. (SunSpot.net)
Another pedestrian hit on road Dec 21, 2007
Nancy Graham, executive director of Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, said LARS has been collecting gifts for Storm's 15-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter, who now live with their paternal grandmother in Parkville. "I do not see much that is good to report about that (incident)," Graham said in an e-mail. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Nintendo not just for young Dec 15, 2007
The Wii, one of the hottest holiday gifts this year, is a big hit with the seniors in Parkville and at other retirement communities across the country. At Oak Crest, the retirees like to stroke virtual tennis and golf balls - and, perhaps most of all, bowl a few games. (SunSpot.net)
Time To Shine Dec 14, 2007
Movies, Arts tainment. 12/13/07 By Craig Clary. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Bowie State University Dec 12, 2007
Maryland's first historically black college is dedicated to increasing the number of minority scientists, mathematicians and engineers. The oldest historically black college in Maryland and the third oldest in the nation held its first classes at the African Baptist Church at the corner of Calvert and Saratoga streets in downtown Baltimore in 1865. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
All-Metro archive Dec 12, 2007
All-Metro teams archive -- baltimoresun. All-Metro teams archive. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Fall All-Metro Dec 12, 2007
High school sports photos. Varsity county editions. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Dec 6, 2007
High school sports winter preview -- baltimoresun. High school sports winter preview. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
IT industry bemoans tax expansion Dec 3, 2007
Bills for typical IT services will go up an average of $1,250 and as high as $12,000 a year for his customers, said Stephen Kolbe, president of Parkville network design and maintenance firm AnalySYS. Kolbe said he fears -- and expects -- the increase to drive his clients to either seek out competitors outside the state or to stop outsourcing IT consulting altogether. Ninety percent of the services he provides clients is over the phone, Kolbe said, so it could be all too easy for far-off... (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Clash provides break from war Dec 2, 2007
Rivalry returns to city, first time since 9/11. So much has changed, but so much has stayed the same. (SunSpot.net)
Calvert Hall's upset bid spoiled on first play Nov 30, 2007
Parkville resident Patrick Fitzgerald slices through the Loyola Blakefield defense for Calvert Hall's only touchdown in the Cardinals' 33-10 loss at M Stadium in the 88th annual Turkey Bowl. High school football. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
From fighting fires to fighting cancer Nov 29, 2007
Firefighter Tom Rice and his familyson Tommy Jr., 14; wife Karen, and daughter Becky, 17, in front of their Parkville home ... It is only natural that they would gravitate to his side, according to Capt. Bill Carter of the Towson fire station, where Rice served nine years before transferring to the Parkville station in 2006 ... "Rice, who grew up in Loch Raven Village, certainly has the background. He has taught courses for the fire academy, and he has been a member of the Providence Volunteer... (Towson Times, MD)
Father to son Nov 22, 2007
Loyola-Calvert Hall: Thanksgiving tradition that's handed down through generations. In this photo from 1978, Calvert Hall's John Johnson scooted around Todd DeMario (27) and Loyola for a touchdown at Memorial Stadium. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Death penalty decriedForum at St. John's opposes execution Nov 21, 2007
Lifelong Parkville resident Lorri Batton, who was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church on Har- ford Road, said her personal beliefs brought her to the church for an anti-death penalty forum ... Danny and Maria Hammons, pastors of St. John's Lutheran Church in Parkville, said they're against the killing of anybody at anytime for any reason. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
After 22 consecutive setbacks, Lutheran puts best foot forward Nov 21, 2007
Parkville resident Akil Thomas was a mainstay in Lutheran's turnaround season. The Saints shared the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland C Conference title with St. John's Prep. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Bromwell sentence is 7 yearsWife, Mary Patricia, ordered to serve year Nov 21, 2007
In his career as a state senator, Bromwell, 58, represented the 8th District, which includes Parkville, Perry Hall and Overlea. His son, Eric Bromwell, currently represents the 8th District as a delegate. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Watch 'Hairspray' Nov 20, 2007
DVD releases -- baltimoresun. See what movies and TV shows are available on DVD and video. (SunSpot.net)
All booked up in Vegas Nov 18, 2007
The former Parkville resident now calls Southern California home and works in the movie business as a prop master. But six times or so every fall, he makes the pilgrimage to Vegas, where he'll spend most of a weekend betting on football. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
At St. John's, critical eye on death penalty Nov 17, 2007
A church in Parkville will host two speakers against the death penalty, one a Maryland man wrongly put on death row for a murder 23 years ago in Rosedale. The other speaker lost his daughter in the Oklahoma City bombing. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
GOLDS CAPPED LONG CAREER IN ATHLETICS Nov 16, 2007
He coached boys basketball at Chesapeake and Patapsco high schools, soccer at Parkville High and girls basketball at Perry Hall. Samuels played la-crosse and soccer while attending Dundalk High School in the 1950s and coached rec council basketball at the same time. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Entertainment Calendar Nov 15, 2007
Magooby's Joke House: Marc Unger, 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12; 9306 Harford Road, Parkville; 410-356-1010 or. Eight by Ten Club: That One Guy, 7 p.m. Nov. 8; The Samples, Shannon McNally, Porter Block, 8 p.m. Friday, Can't Hang, Coloring Lesson, The Chase, 8 p.m. Saturday; 2nd Sun Social Bluegrass Pickin Party, all players welcome, Free BBQ by Rub BBQ, with Smokin' Grass String Band, 2 p.m. Sunday; open mic night, 7 p.m. Monday; Five Bands for 5, 7 p.m. Tuesday; Papi Mali, The Herd... (Carroll County Times)
Alaeze sentenced to 8 years in prison Nov 9, 2007
Former Randallstown football standout pleaded guilty to role in shooting, robbery. Melvin Alaeze was The Sun's All-Metro Defensive Player of the Year for 2004 and was regarded as one of the best defensive end prospects in the country. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Letters reveal voices from the Holocaust Nov 3, 2007
Old suitcase leads a son to the story of his father's attempt to rescue his family during World War II. It was 1986, and Richard Hollander was emotionally spent after cleaning out the home of his parents, who had died suddenly in an automobile accident a few weeks before. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Iraq-bound Guardsmen gather for send-off Nov 2, 2007
The scene Oct. 25 in the cavernous Parkville Armory, as an Army National Guard unit got orders to Iraq, had a rousing brass band, crisp salutes and remarks from somber officials standing on a dais draped in red, white and blue ... Though the Melvin Scherr Armory sits on Putty Hill Avenue, exactly one-half mile from Belair Road, it is unofficially called the "Parkville Armory." ... Minami said he didn't know which soldiers came from Baltimore County, but a reporter's questions turned up a few --... (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Calvert Hall takes reign seriouslySeven straight titles, 58 straight conference wins Nov 2, 2007
Parkville resident David Roberts and the Cardinals had an uplifting experience in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association final. High school water polo. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Another goodbye for Guard Nov 1, 2007
Gov. Martin O'Malley congratulates Sgt. John Ondek, of Pennsylvania, afer presenting him with a medal for outstanding services during an Oct. 25 ceremony at the Parkville Armory ... Though the Melvin Scherr Armory sits on Putty Hill Avenue, exactly one-half mile from Belair Road, it is unofficially called the "Parkville Armory." ... Minami said he didn't know which soldiers came from Baltimore County, but a reporter's questions turned up a few -- Sgt. Dina Coleman-Reed, of Middle River, and Todd... (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Families of guardsmen bid farewell Nov 1, 2007
Though the Melvin Scherr Armory sits on Putty Hill Avenue, exactly one-half mile from Belair Road, it is unofficially called the "Parkville Armory." ... Todd McGraw and Andy Lucas, both of Parkville ... Support from the northeast county was shown by Parkville American Legion Post183 and its auxiliary. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
Arizona State Stays Perfect Vs. Cal Oct 28, 2007
2:06 AM EDT, October 28, 2007. - No. 7 Arizona State followed a familiar script to stay perfect. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Star boasts heart of a championParkville resident adjusts to condition that claimed the life of her sister Oct 25, 2007
Parkville resident adjusts to condition that claimed the life of her sister ... It's also because the Parkville resident has a potentially fatal heart condition that could strike her down every time she steps on the court. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
National Guard deployedParkville unit leaving for training, then Iraq Oct 25, 2007
Parkville unit leaving for training, then Iraq ... About 130 National Guard soldiers will gather at the Parkville Armory at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, to hear official orders sending them for combat training and later deployment to Iraq. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Q&A // Wils Alpern, Towson, soccer Oct 18, 2007
Qils Alpern, Towson, soccer -- baltimoresun. Qils Alpern, Towson, soccer. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
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Project will finish as tributeWork goes on despite Parkville couple's deaths Oct 13, 2007
Work goes on despite Parkville couple's deaths ... Owners Ronald Nodine, 53, and his wife, Charlotte, 52, both of Parkville, were killed Sept. 1 when their car hit a tree on Route 50 as they returned from a family vacation in Ocean City ... The family had eaten breakfast together and were driving home in separate cars, said the Nodines' daughter, Kaitlyn Nodine, of Parkville. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Company ends 'on a good note'American Renovator staff rallies to finish Roland Park gym project Oct 11, 2007
Owners Ronald Nodine, 53, and his wife, Charlotte, 52, both of Parkville, were killed Sept. 1 when their car hit a tree on Route 50 as they returned from a family vacation in Ocean City. The family had eaten breakfast together and were driving home in separate cars, said the Nodines' daughter, Kaitlyn Nodine, of Parkville ... Members of the close-knit Nodine family, including their adult children, Kaitlyn and Rory, also of Parkville, decided it was best to close the company. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
Ravens release kicker Lloyd Oct 7, 2007
Team signs wide receiver Willis off practice squad. 5:20 PM EDT, October 6, 2007. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
What is MyTeam? Sep 29, 2007
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Business in Brief (Tu) Sep 20, 2007
The State Highway Administration has started a $4 million resurfacing project of the Beltway between Providence Road in Towson and Perring Parkway in Parkville ... Mary Becker was teary as she hugged Rachel Walters and Beth Jones, EMTs from the Parkville fire station who worked on James, then 15, after he went into cardiac arrest at Woodcroft Pool. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
MAN CLAIMS LOTTERY PRIZE Sep 7, 2007
Lottery spokeswoman Carole Everett told The Eagle that the ticket, purchased at Walther Liquors in Parkville, had been authenticated and that Bartlett would receive the traditional oversized check at a press conference Wednesday morning. Bartlett chose to take a lump sum payment of 49 million instead of a 25-year annuity of 3. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Campaign growing to save farm Sep 6, 2007
Jenifer's Parkville farm is surrounded on three sides by Cromwell Valley Park, which the state already owns. The land is also in the Gunpowder Falls watershed. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
List of county schools that 'must improve' lengthens Aug 30, 2007
The four new schools are Golden Ring Middle in Rosedale, Loch Raven Technical Academy in Loch Raven, Dundalk Middle in Dundalk and the White Oak School, a special school for emotionally disturbed children, in Parkville. The four schools are listed for the first time as School Improvement Year 1 schools, which means a significant number of students in each school failed tests in reading and math in 2006 and 2007. (Arbutus Times, MD)
Report: Ten schools need improvement Aug 23, 2007
The four new schools are Golden Ring Middle in Rosedale, Loch Raven Technical Academy in Loch Raven, Dundalk Middle in Dundalk and the White Oak School, a special school for emotionally disturbed children, in Parkville. A spokesman for the Baltimore County public school system was not able to comment by press time. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Parkville police have state-of-the-art station Aug 10, 2007
Parkville's long-awaited new police station commands the intersection of Putty Hill Avenue and Old Harford Road. Two and a half years later, the Parkville Precinct police station is now officially open for business ... Charlie Rehm, president of the Parkville Police Community Relations Council, had long advocated a new station for the precinct. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Parkville Precinct unveiled Aug 9, 2007
The Parkville Precinct opened its new building earlier sthis spring after being statined since August, 2004, in trailers. Two and a half years later, the Parkville Precinct police station is now officially open for business ... Charlie Rehm, president of the Parkville Police Community Relations Council, had long advocated a new station for the precinct. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)