Overlea News

Nine importers, manufacturers and retailers of children's products, including three based in Baltimore County, will pay more than $500,000 in civil penalties for violations of the federal lead paint ban, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Emerson V. Clarke Jr., a retired Aberdeen Proving Ground physicist and a decorated World War II infantryman, died Thursday of pneumonia at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

A Baltimore County motorcyclist was killed early Sunday after he crashed into the rear of a State Highway Administration truck while attempting to enter the Baltimore Beltway's outer loop from Belair Road in Fullerton, according to state police.

Recreation councils in northeastern Baltimore County will find space for indoor soccer, lacrosse and tennis this winter at the Perring Racquet Club in Parkville - without paying for court time.

Join the Seven Oaks Senior Center for St. Patrick's Day Luncheon Tuesday, March 10, at 12:30 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage dinner followed by entertainment by Ray Owen.

A church that was heavily damaged in a lightning strike last summer will not reopen.

An 88-year-old Overlea woman was killed Tuesday afternoon after the car she was driving was struck in the side by a sport utility vehicle on Taylor Avenue in Parkville , Baltimore County police said.

Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith Jr. proposed on Tuesday a $2.5 billion budget that avoids increases in property or income taxes and gives cost-of-living raises to teachers and other county employees, though it does include a modest increase in water and sewer rates.

The following is compiled from police reports. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible.

Apr 3, 2009 12:34 pm US/Eastern Reporting Jessica Kartalija ROSEDALE, Md. Several Baltimore County schools are on alert after a shooting and a barricade in Rosedale.

The Overlea-Fullerton Recreation Council is offering scholarships for graduating seniors who reside within the boundaries of the recreation council, have participated in programs offered by the rec council, ...

Army National Guard Sgt. Maria C. Lumaro participated in the 56th Presidential Inauguration Jan.

They saw well-preserved homes built nearly 100 years ago for residents whose children weren't allowed to attend nearby schools.

The secret of reaching 100 is contentment. That's the advice from Marie Robbins Tennyson, who has lived in the same Linover house since 1942.

Baltimore County has demolished a vacant residential building causing problems in one neighborhood.

The Baltimore County Office of Fair Practices and Community Affairs is offering a free bus tour to historic African-American communities in the county Wednesday, Feb.

The Overlea-Fullerton Senior Center recently played host to a family of raccoons.

A tough economy and growing state budget woes have County Executive Jim Smith and county legislators in a defensive mindset for this year's 90-day General Assembly session.

Why are schools fearful of using the word Christmas? The sign in front of Perry Hall High School says it all.

A committee has been formed named "Connie's Cause" to coordinate efforts to assist the family of Mike and Connie Boyer.