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McCormick's profits rise 2 percent in first quarter

By Jamie Smith Hopkins , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:19:02 EDT

Spice maker also reaffirms guidance for 2013 sales

Sparks-based McCormick & Co. said Tuesday that it increased profits 2 percent in the three months ending in February, compared with the year-earlier period.

Burglaries in Monkton, Sparks and Phoenix spur mass email from police

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Cars, homes looted in North County area

Police are asking North County residents to be on the lookout for suspicious cars or people after a recent string of home burglaries. Cockeysville police precinct's assistant commander Lt. Robert McGraw sent out a mass email on Jan. 10 about burglaries in Monkton, Sparks and Phoenix.

Sparks man, 55 pounds lighter, trains others

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:31:00 EST

Wants to inspire others as MAC personal trainer

Five years ago, Doug Bopst was overweight. He ate fast food and junk food. He smoked. He partied. At 20, he could hardly walk without getting out of breath.

Gun sales spike amid talk of restrictions

By Justin George, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:13:00 EST

Buyers fear assault-type rifles will be banned, shop owners say

Gun shops are calling it the "Obama gun stimulus."

Plane lands safely in Sparks field

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:42:00 EST

An experimental plane landed safely on a Sparks soybean field after experiencing loss of power on Dec. 15.

For some, 'Green Friday' is traditional day to pick the perfect tree

By Katie V. Jones — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:37:00 EST

Christmas tree farms draw shoppers with an evergreen passion

Opening day at Ruhl's Christmas Tree Farm, Nov. 23, found the day mild and bright. While many were out enjoying Black Friday sales, Ruhl's collection of trees in Phoenix attracted residents from around the area in search of the perfect tree for holiday celebrations.

Dinner-Wear Velcro bib front is creation of Sparks woman

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:06:00 EST

Shirts, blouses worn over regular clothes

Just before her daughter's 2010 marriage, Lou Ann McCaughey came up with a way for her blind, 89-year-old father to feel more comfortable at the wedding dinner.

With appeal lost, Brochin tests new turf in northern Baltimore County

By Jon Meoli, jmeoli@tribune.com — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:02:00 EST

Redrawn district has 42nd District senator heading north

The end of the election season last week brought about a cleanup of sorts across the country — signs removed from yards and evenings of television without campaign ads.

Driver rescued from floating car on Sparks Road

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:01:00 EDT

North County police, fire and ambulance crews were less busy than expected last night as Sandy blew through. Perhaps the most dramatic incident was a 911 call from a driver on Sparks Road who was stuck in standing water.

North Baltimore County emergency crews ready for Sandy

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:05:00 EDT

Jacksonville Vol. Fire Co. fully staffed what it expects will be busy night

North Baltimore County volunteer fire and ambulance personnel are ready to react to whatever Hurricane Sandy throws their way.