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Local legislators offered hope tempered with an acknowledgment of the economy's continuing lethargy as they spoke during the annual legislative luncheon hosted by the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Alcoholic-beverage company Diageo pumped just over $50 million into upgrading its Baltimore County bottling facility, replacing 40-year-old equipment to make the plant more efficient — and give it a shot at growth.

Two companies — beverage manufacturer Diageo and document-management firm DocuLynx — have warned state regulators that they're planning layoffs in Baltimore County.

Crematorium found to be cause of smoke thought to sign of building on fire.