Marriottsville News

Its journey carries it through the historic Patapsco Valley that, beginning in Colonial days, was transformed into something of an industrial cradle when mill towns and villages began rising along its banks.

It didn't take long for Vincent Woodward to make his presence felt at Mount View Middle School in Marriottsville.

A 13-year-old boy was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash at Route 32 and River Road in Sykesville , according to Howard County police.

Once the thrill of summer vacation dissipates, parents often hear the dreaded whine, "There's nothing to do!" Our local churches offer a sure-fire boredom-buster this July in the form of vacation Bible school.

On June 14 , the Howard County Fairgrounds will reverberate not with bleats, grunts, and moos, but with the clamor of thousands of motorcycles.

Three generations of friends and family watched May 6 at the James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, in Marriottsville, as three generations of emergency medical service personnel participated in the Howard County Pathways EMT/Paramedics Academy graduation.

The Marriotts Ridge High School Dance Program is holding master hip-hop classes, featuring Honey Rockwell, June 5 at the school, 12100 Woodford Drive, Marriottsville.

The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks is accepting registrations for Warhawks flag and tackle football and cheerleading.

Congratulations to Peter Charles Morrison, of West Friendship, who graduated from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va., May 9. Morrison received his Bachelor of Arts during the 98th Commencement of the university, which was founded in 1908.

Now that spring fully surrounds us, our area offers many outdoor events designed to appeal to a variety of interests.

By Mike Santa Rita msantarita@patuxent.com Two Marriotts Ridge High School students and an Ellicott City man were transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Wednesday after a head-on collision at the intersection of routes 32 and 99, in Marriottsville, police said.

A couple years ago, Jeanne Allert decided to turn her passion for helping others into a career.

By Mike Santa Rita msantarita@patuxent.com Posted 4/16/09 The Howard County Police Department is inviting residents to provide feedback on the department's practices to members of a national accreditation commission who will be visiting the county April 20.

It was Christmas in April for Mt. Hebron High School, as the school received more than $300 worth of school supplies from Peer2Peer Tutors on April 1. The tutoring company, which aims to set up student tutors with peers who need academic help, purchased three boxes binders, dividers, highlighters, pens, pencils, index cards and more for the school.

By Mike Santa Rita msantarita@patuxent.com Posted 4/02/09 Weighed down by about 60 pounds of equipment and holding a long fire hose, I knelt in a room so smoky I could barely see my hand in front of my face.

He was 90. Mr. Dogoloff was born in Kiev, Russia, immigrated to Baltimore with his family in 1921 and settled in the old Jewish neighborhood near the historic Lloyd Street Synagogue in East Baltimore.

The Bon Secours Spiritual Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, will offer "A Day of Healing, A Day of Hope: Coming Home More Fully for Veterans and Spouses," a workshop guided by Ann Bracken , from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

March 29 marks the date for the fourth annual Mustang Stampede! This spirited community and family event includes a 5K race and 1-mile fun run to benefit the Marriotts Ridge High School Boosters.

AMC Sensory Friendly Movie> AMC Columbia Mall, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia.

Registration is open for a new Stressless Tests AP Test Personal Prep Program for students taking AP Exams in May.