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Congratulations to Perryville High School's Chris Brown, who two weeks ago won his second regional wrestling title claiming the 120 pound title at the Class 1A–2A East Region Tournament at North Caroline High School and on Saturday won his first state title in the 1A-2A East. Way to go, Chris! Great job!

Happy St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17.

A snowy St. Patrick's Day could be ahead with a chance for wintry precipitation overnight Sunday into Monday.

Bel Air town officials are eager the see the last of this winter's snow melt away and the cold weather warm up, as the first of the community's early spring activities are quickly approaching.

Dancers aged 5 to 17 from the Egan School of Irish Dance are busy practicing their leaps, jumps and reels to perform in the Baltimore St. Patrick's Day Parade March 16.

Congratulations to the winners of the VFW's "Voice of Democracy" and "Patriot's Pen" essay contests. The students in District 10 (Cecil County) were treated to an awards banquet at the Port Deposit VFW Post 8185 last Friday. Winners from Post 8185 in the "Voice of Democracy" contest for high schoolers were Brianna Johnson, first place; Caleb Ulrich, second place; and Elizabeth Gibson, third place. Winners in the "Patriot's Pen" contest for middle school students were Emily Jo Sowers, first

Sunday is daylight saving time – set your clocks forward one hour, or you will be like the white rabbit in "Alice in Wonderland" – you will be late for a very important date.

Five businesses in the Route 40 area were each charged $1,000 Wednesday after being found guilty of selling alcohol to minors by the Harford County Liquor Control Board.

The liquor license at Grumpy's Bar & Grille, at the Travelodge in Aberdeen, will be suspended for five days after a bartender was found drinking on the job in January, members of the Harford County Liquor Control Board decided Wednesday.

Scrabble at the Bain Center perfect way for seniors to scrabble their brains.

A Bel Air lawyer representing numerous liquor license holders in Harford County last week asked the liquor board to support a bill in the Maryland General Assembly that would eliminate the requirement that licensees live in Harford County

Emerald Isle Club based in Towson hosts monthly ceilis with music and dance at the Parkville American Legion Post. The St. Patrick's Day Ceili takes place March 1 and will feature demonstration by McHale School of Irish Dance in Lutherville

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day comes the release of West Friendship author Ellen Cook Nibali's newest children's book, "The Puzzles of St. Patrick: from Slave to Saint."

Four talented performers took the stage at the 2nd Annual Vegas Night Saturday at Port's VFW Post 8185. Guitarist Norman Gaither was followed by "Singing Cindi" Lamb. Then emcee and DJ Bob Cross performed several Neil Diamond tunes. The evening's entertainment was capped by Jesse McCarly with his "Powers of the Mind" show

Main Street Tower owners Renato Buontempo and Richard Lynch went before the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners Tuesday night to request permission to put their restaurant's rooftop deck tent back up for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day festivities.

Jeff Izzo found his toughest, warmest, mid-winter running challenge not far from home -- his temporary home in Managua, Nicaragua, that is. The former C. Milton Wright English teacher and cross-country coach completed the rugged Fuego y Agua (Fire and Water) 50K Feb. 8.

Congratulations to Perry Hall residents Jerry and Pat Soukup on receiving a well-deserved and seldom bestowed honor for their years of dedication and service in our Perry Hall community.

What is nearly as remarkable as Jenny Campbell's costumes - the glittering swirls of ribbon and whirling snow globe headdresses - is the path that led to her second career as a costume maker.

The Grille at Peerce's, a longtime Phoenix favorite that overlooks Loch Raven Reservoir on Dulaney Valley Road, tapped the chef from another longtime Baltimore County institution to lead its kitchen last month.

It's finally here! The 2nd Annual Vegas Night fundraiser is set for Saturday at the Port Deposit VFW Post 8185.

The 2014 Cecil County Relay for Life "kicked-off" Saturday at the Moose Lodge, Elkton. This year's event will be held on Friday, May 29 to Saturday, May 30 on the track at Elkton High School

The Howard County police officer who was accused and acquitted of assaulting a man in an off-duty incident last year resigned amidst the department's internal investigation, a police spokeswoman said Thursday.

Wednesday is the last day in Baltimore with more daylight hours than nighttime until spring.

Move to sell Dundalk government building threatens cherished traditions

A 7-year-old boy who died during Annapolis' Fourth of July parade was stepping off a moving trailer when he fell and was run over, city police said.

Coakley's Pub in Havre de Grace was fined $1,000 by Harford County's Liquor Control Board for disturbing the peace after police said the Coakleys allowed a group of drunk, rowdy and loud visitors to take over the pub on April 21.

A large group of teenagers were involved in a fight near the Inner Harbor in Baltimore on Monday afternoon, with several of the teens taken into custody, police said.

The Baltimore Sun was named Newspaper of the Year on Friday in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association awards contest and also took home the association's annual honor for "extraordinary efforts" to gain access to public records.

Whiskey Island Mick, a former stunt man turned spice maker and bartender who was known for his colorful pepper-inspired kilts and bandannas, died Sunday from cardiac arrest at his Annapolis home. He was 48.

I first got acquainted with Edith Esslinger several years ago while we were both working our way around the exercise circuit at our local Curves. She told me that she had just celebrated her 90th birthday and was planning to drive up to Ocean City to party with her family.

Gerald J. Curran, a member of a well-known political family who represented Northeast Baltimore neighborhoods in the Maryland House of Delegates, died of pancreatic cancer.

Join Perryville High School's National Honor Society for a fun night at the annual Senior Citizen Dinner Dance at the high school. Doors open at 5:15. The dinner/dance runs from 5:30 to 8:30. All local seniors come and enjoy a free night of fun including dinner and dancing. Limited to 75 people. Contact 410-996-6000 or sforman@ccps.org

Many thanks to the patrons of Sunday's St. Patrick's' Day bull and oyster roast at the Port VFW to benefit Good Shepherd Church. Caterers Butch and Polly Webb did a bang-up job that day and everyone enjoyed the oysters while they lasted. Roger Ball was outside with the pit beef and oyster shuckers. Maggie Jackson sold raffle tickets all day long, while Marie Sypolt and daughter, Libby, handed out door prizes. Everyone enjoyed the music by The Roof Rockers

County executive Habern W. Freeman told legislators he is too busy running the local government to keep traveling to Annapolis for meetings

Howard County rec sports for the week of March 21

Harford County law enforcement officials reported a pretty quiet St. Patrick's Day weekend for 2013, although a few arrests were made around the county.

Bar-crawlers weren't waiting until it was officially March 17 to hit the town, and the night before St. Patrick's Day kept Bel Air bars busy with green-clad revelers.

The Bel Air town commissioners honored two local men Monday for their work with the Greater Bel Air Community Foundation, a nearly 15-year-old nonprofit which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars toward community projects in Bel Air and the surrounding areas.

Baltimore Ravens marching band was notable absence at parade

Howard County Police reported 21 arrests for DUI during the increased patrols over St. Patrick's Day weekend. Laurel Police reported 508 vehicles passed through the department's St. Patrick's Day weekend sobriety checkpoint at Route 1 northbound and Main Street. One person was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, and a second person was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana

Friday Night Swing Club has been going for 22 years. These days the club meets at American Legion in Towson and in addition to the Friday dances, holds dance classes for beginner to advanced levels.125