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Baltimore County spending $550K to shield 2020 settlement to brother of county executive’s friend
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s administration secretly paid his friend’s brother an $83,675 settlement after backing out of an agreement to increase the retired firefighter’s pension, which county lawyers said would have violated state law. And now, the administration could pay more than half a million dollars on a fight in court to keep secret details about the settlement. ...
MSP: Small plane crashed into water on Eastern Shore
(From WBAL-TV 11) The Maryland State Police are investigating a small plane crash in the Tred Avon River on the Eastern Shore Tuesday morning, which resulted in the death of Robert Eugene Merlini, 56, of Annapolis. “Today is a really sad day for the aviation community, but also the scientific community,” said David Abrams, the director of communications for the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Legendary Navy Rifle Coach Ray Anti Passes Away at the Age of 91
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Legendary Navy rifle head coach Ray Anti passed away peacefully this past spring at the age of 91. The family had asked to keep the passing of Anti private until now. Anti led the Midshipmen for 12 years from 1986-87 through the 1997-98 and compiled an incredible record...
Maryland Sports’ Terry Hasseltine Dishes On Notable Events Coming To State
Maryland Sports Commission executive director Terry Hasseltine recently chatted with PressBox about why the 2024 Maryland Cycling Classic was canceled, how the Maryland 5 Star has evolved and more. PressBox: What led to the decision to cancel the 2024 Maryland Cycling Classic?. Terry Hasseltine: There are several factors when it...
Hunter and Williams Named to FCS Football Central All-American Team
BALTIMORE, Md. (June 16, 2024) — Preseason awards predictions have been released by FCS Football Central ahead of the 2024 season Erick Hunter and Elijah Williams were named preseason first-team All-American. Hunter (6-4 and 210 pounds) earned the prestigious All-MEAC First Team selection as a leading force on one...
Medicaid, childcare get support in Maryland with $148M in state spending reductions
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.The Board of Public Works, which Moore chairs, made cuts across a variety of state agencies to address larger-than-expected demand for Medicaid and a state child care program. The board, which also includes Treasurer Dereck Davis and Comptroller Brooke Lierman, can cut up to 25% of the state's operating budget when the Legislature isn't in session."While it's...
Montgomery County country clubs saw pandemic-era revenue growth
Bretton Woods Golf Club in Germantown, Bethesda Country Club in Potomac and Congressional Country Club in Bethesda are among the nonprofit country clubs that saw the largest revenue growth in the Washington area during the pandemic. [Washington Business Journal]. Multiple cars damaged in Silver Spring parking garage fire. Half a...
Daily lineups announced for Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival has announced its daily lineups, which include 14 bands across two alternating stages with no overlapping music, so no FOMO!. The festival takes place Sept. 21 and 22 at Sandy Point State Park and highlights regional and national bluegrass, jamgrass, funkgrass, and Americana music. There are lots of other activities, including interactive workshops, beachside yoga, yard games, children’s activities in the KidZone, and shopping from local craft vendors.
AACPS Earns National Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 41st Consecutive Year
Annapolis, MD - Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Financial Operations Office has earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s Award of Excellence for the 41st consecutive year. The award, given for the school system’s Certified Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023, “has been judged by an impartial panel...
Tips for choosing a lawyer in cases of birth injury
Attorneys Christopher S. Norman, Brian M. Cathell and Keith D. Forman, of Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman stop by to explain what victims of birth injury should look for when finding a lawyer. If you have been affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injury, visit malpracticeteam.com or call...
Mixed Verdict Reached for Man Involved in Social Media Fight
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A 22-year-old man who became involved in a social media dispute among a group of women was found guilty of various firearm offenses on July 15, but acquitted on most other counts. Alonzo Lindsey was found guilty...
Mercedes Edmonds, 38, Sentenced for 2019 Shooting in Northeast
WASHINGTON – Mercedes Edmonds, aka Marcedes Edmunds, 38, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced today after being found guilty by a jury of aggravated assault while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and additional firearms charges arising from a 2019 shooting in the 4000 block of Hayes Street NE, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
AD/VP Freeman-Patton Announces Department Promotions and Restructuring for 2024-25
BALTIMORE, Md. - Morgan State Director of Athletics and Vice President Dena Freeman-Patton has formally announced the promotions of four athletics administration staff members beginning their duties on July 1, 2024. The promotions are part of a restructuring that will position the athletic department to face the current and future landscape of intercollegiate athletics.
Baltimore Teachers Union meet in attempt to find new public schools CEO
The Baltimore Teachers Union, along with union partners and local and state officials, met on Tuesday as they attempt to find a new chief executive officer for city schools. The union discussed its shared goals and vision for the future of city public schools. Union President Diamonte Brown called it an unprecedented partnership as administrators and front line school staff have come together to ask for inclusion as they search for a replacement for Sonja Santelises.
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