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Carroll County Heroes Foundation provided the funds for a stationary recumbent bike, which the injured Cpl. Brant Webb could use.

PSG Kid's Fishing Derby

Tuesday, Sept. 6: Deadline for signing up for Saturday's Kid's Fishing Derby, hosted by the Pasadena Spor

Several events are planned in Laurel on Sept. 11 to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorists attacks 15 years ago. The city will also unveil its new 9/11 monument outside the Laurel Municipal Center.

By Andrew Michaels

Sep 2, 2016

'Chirp' technology

The Finksburg-based motorcycle club The Unchained Few MC has helped children with disabilities get through life a little easier.

Anyone who is in need this Thanksgiving and cannot share a holiday meal with family or friends has their pick of meals offered by local community groups and houses of worship around Harford and Cecil counties.

By David Anderson

Nov 19, 2015

American Legion Post 31, in Westminster, encourages student participation in oratorical scholarship competition

Taneytown senior center plans Cabin Fever Party, Super Bowl Party for month's end

Earl W. Bohlman, a retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad superintendent who later founded an electrical contracting firm, died of multiple organ failure Jan. 13 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Severna Park resident was 88.

By Jacques Kelly

Jan 22, 2015

A weekly calendar of recreation and outdoors events.

I have been thinking about baby boomers who, for one reason or another, have left the daily grind. No more snooze button to hit, no more gridlock. Gone is the relentless psycho babble cascading from the next cubicle and (a boost in morale, so they say) Casual Fridays.

They hoped the renovations, which lasted three months and finished up in October, and rebranding the bar back to its original name, Oliver's Old Town Tavern, would serve as a springboard to relaunch the business, which they say has potential to become Laurel's neighborhood sports barn and tavern in the vein of a Cheers.

The omnibus appropriations bill approved by Congress and signed last month by the president finally closed the book on federal budgeting for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, more than two months late and only after another threat of a government shutdown. Lost in most of the media coverage of this massive legislation is a very significant victory for millions of veterans that will prevent this very type of political gridlock from threatening veterans' benefits during any future budget battles or

Crime reported in Towson, Lutherville, Timonium, Cockeysville Dec. 19-25

Bruce E. Garner, Aberdeen city councilman and Havre de Grace business owner, died suddenly Saturday at 67.

By Colin Campbell

Dec 22, 2014

Aberdeen City Councilman Bruce Garner has died, city officials confirmed Saturday.

Romeo Valianti, who had been director of the Maryland State Comptrollers' Admissions and Amusement Tax Division, died Wednesday at his Finksburg home of a massive heart attack. He was 90.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Dec 14, 2014

Local residents and visitors to Harford County are invited to take part in the Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House's 42nd annual Candlelight Tour of Havre de Grace, which is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13.

American Legion speech contest and "A Day On, Not A Day Off" event

Throughout the year Arbutus resident Greg Miller, 60, is mistaken for Santa Claus with his rotund appearance, glasses, jolly demeanor and long, gray beard.

Towson resident Robert Tracey will be honored Dec. 7 as Volunteer Firefighter of the Year at the Towson American Legion's annual Commander's Christmas Dinner in the Blue Room at 125 York Road.

Members of Laurel American Legion Post 60 will hold a ceremony to remember those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii during World War II.

Memorial lights honor, help fund hospital and hospice

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Howard L. Smith Sr., a retired Baltimore County public schools science teacher who was a Korean War veteran, died Saturday at Gilchrist Hospice Care of complications from a stroke. He was 83.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Nov 25, 2014

A gun buyback will take place Dec. 6 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Laurel. You don't have to be a city resident to turn in a gun. St. Mark's Young Adult Ministry is holding its third annual Toys for Tots toy drive. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted through Dec. 13. American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St., will be the sight of a Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 6, 8 till 11 a.m., sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 383. The Department of Parks and Recreation and the city's

Jim Alexander's commitment to the community was more than 25 years of service as chief of the Laurel Rescue Squad. He was the chair of Laurel's 100th anniversary in 1970 while I was away in the service. I understand it was an event befitting 100 years of our progress as a city.

Veterans Day ceremony honors veterans, their families and memories

Problems at VA point to need for greater public support for U.S. veterans

Republican Michael Anthony Peroutka and Democrat Patrick Armstrong are competing to represent Severna Park, Arnold and Broadneck on the Anne Arundel County Council.

By Pamela Wood

Nov 2, 2014

The last cruise night of the season will be held at the Perryville Outlet Center Saturday

The Sons of the American Legion will host a bull and oyster feed and dance the evening of Nov. 15 at American Legion Gold Star Post 191 in Mount Airy.

The freight train derailment and explosion that caused millions of dollars in property damage in Rosedale last year spurred National Transportation Safety Board officials on Wednesday to call for new laws banning the use of hands-free cellphone devices by drivers.

Longtime Laurel resident Hilda Fyffe celebrated her 105th birthday. Five-year-old Penelope Koren has been raising funds for a variety of charities. Laurel Presbyterian Church, 7610 Old Sandy Spring Road, will hold its annual Fall Bazaar, Saturday, Oct. 18. Fanatic Orioles fans, Eileen and Cliff Collins, have a large orange "O" trimmed in black painted on the side of their home. Orioles fan Ronnie Harris will celebrate his birthday Oct. 18.

Lt. Col. Earl W. Nesbitt, a retired career Army officer who had fought in Vietnam and remained a staunch advocate for veterans, died Sunday at Northwest Hospital of complications from diabetes.

Acquire your fall harvest of pumpkins and mums at the Havre de Grace Farmers Market, 450 Pennington Ave., Saturdays through October, 9 a.m. to noon.

Jose and Rosa Sanchez recently returned from a visit to their homeland for the wedding of their niece, Maria Sanchez. Maria and her new husband, Julio Santana, were married Sept. 20

Former residents of Steward Manor Apartments in Laurel return for reunion. One former resident traveled 3,000 miles for reunion. Lucy Leizer, a lease holder at Steward Manor Apartments for 43 years, and her family attended the reunion. After 14 years, Gail and Earl Turney retired as newspaper carriers, which was their second careers. American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St., will host a Coach/Michael Kors Purse Bingo, Sunday, Oct. 12. Post 60 will hold a Crab Feast Saturday, Oct. 18.

Haunted tours of Havre de Grace run until Nov. 1, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $14. Call 410-939-1811 or email admin@mainstreethdg.com for details.

Matt Snyder attended Sandymount Elementary School and West Middle School before graduating from Westminster High School in 2003. In October of that year, he enlisted in the Marines Corps. In March of 2006, he was killed while serving in Iraq.

Mark Sept. 27 down on your calendar for the 6th annual Crab and Chicken Feast at the American Legion Susquehanna Post 135 from 2 to 6 p.m

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