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Republicans surprise, praise club president
Harold Lloyd, of Freeland, went to Parkton on June 26 to formally introduce Ellen Sauerbrey to about 100 people attending a meeting of the Northern Baltimore County Republican and Civic Organization.
Thanks, but no thanks Carbond, a company owned by Carroll Bond, donated more than $21,000 to political candidates in Baltimore County and across the state between 2003 and 2006.
Darienne Dennis, of Linda Tracy's kindergarten class, shows off her hula dance May 16 at Sparks Elementary School.
McIntire hears from residents on North County zoning issues
“Zoning is not about what I want, but about what is good for all of us”
He didn't wear a vest to the meeting, held at Hereford High School, but he could have worn his coat. via North County News
Md. steps up killing of gypsy moths
“The pesticides we are using are safe, but the best idea is to reduce your exposure.”
Maryland is doubling its effort to kill gypsy moths, an invasive Eurasian pest that defoliated tens of thousands of acres of trees across the state last year. via The Baltimore Sun
Gary Lambert, of Freeland, pleaded guilty only to failing to show his driver's license to police after an Oct. via North County News
The following hearings and meetings concern cases in the county land use planning process. via North County News
Real estate firm sues homebuilders, developer for $10M
Baltimore Business Journal - by Rachel Sams Staff A local real estate brokerage has filed a $10 million lawsuit against developer Maryland Landmark and two of the region's largest homebuilders. via Residential Real Estate
Tornado Warning Expires in Baltimore County
The Tornado Warning for parts of Northern Baltimore County has expired. Visit our Weather page for the latest radar images from Maryland's Most Powerful radar. via WMAR
Tornado Warning In Effect For Baltimore County
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Baltimore County until 6:45. At 6:04, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm with strong rotation near Hereford or about three miles north of Glencoe ... via WBAL-AM Baltimore
With landowner home, coyotes don't roam
“There used to be a dozen barn cats around here. There are only a few left, and now I know why”
The two coyotes that showed up in the past year on Marie Churchill's 14-acre property in Parkton weren't very wily. via North County News
Parents prepare to shareBad news? They promise to listen
“I became very excited when this group formed”
Bad news? They promise to listen 04/10/08 By Pat van den Beemt An appearance by a former Drug Enforcement Administration agent at their school three months ago has shocked a group of Hereford High School ... via North County News
Teachers protest pay planWon't work early, late
“Our teachers are so dedicated. They were here last night getting ready, since they knew they wouldn't be in their classrooms early this morning”
Won't work early, late 04/02/08 By Pat van den Beemt It looked like an elaborate prank as teachers at many North County schools met in school parking lots April 1 and waited for students to arrive before ... via North County News
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland Celebrates Arbor Day April 2
“Trees mitigate greenhouse gases that cause climate change, and they improve air and water quality.”
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service encourages citizens to go outside and celebrate Maryland's Arbor Day on Wednesday, April 2. "Arbor Day is an excellent occasion to enjoy and explore ... via Maryland Department of Natural Resources
O'Malley to make $3.1M available to protect North County properties
“Maybe he was looking at the view”
Secretary of Planning Richard Hall, left, and Secretary of Agriculture Roger Richardson, right, join Gov. via North County News
The following hearings and meetings concern cases in the county land use planning process. via North County News
Tedco awards grants to three Baltimore-area university research teams
Baltimore Business Journal - by Scott Graham Staff Research teams from three Baltimore-area universities each received $15,000 from the Maryland Technology Development Corp. via Baltimore Business Journal
Society to take stock of stores
“If we ran out of bread, Mr. Mowell,who had the store in Glencoe, would send some up with the brakeman on the next train.”
"Praising what is lost makes the remembrance dear." -- William Shakespeare North County once was dotted with small country stores that offered much more than merchandise. via North County News
Evolution may have a direction, biologist says
Stephen Freeland of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County's Department of Biological Science gave a lecture on evolution and genetics Saturday to the Calvert Marine Museum Fossil Club in the museum's ... via The Recorder
On loanPrettyboy students take turn on Whittle equipment
“This is a good way for the kids to show off what they've been doing in gym, and I know they were excited for me to see it”
Prettyboy students take turn on Whittle equipment 01/30/08 By Pat van den Beemt The sign outside Prettyboy Elementary School last week read "Whittle Picture Night, 4:30-6:30, Jan. via North County News