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Another Winner! Tiki Lee’s Shootout On The River Earns High Praise
Now in its fourth year, the Tiki Lee’s Shootout On The River in Maryland is no longer a new kid on the block. So between the mainstays such as performance boat aficionados David Landsman, who has attended all four events hosted by the Sparrows Point establishment, and Andy Imhof, who is now the three-time defending Fastest On The River award winner after reaching 158 mph in his Teasers Skater Powerboats catamaran, and a plethora of first-time participants, it’s no surprise the event is becoming one of the most anticipated events of the season.
York's Traditions Bank to be acquired by Gettysburg-based ACNB
York-based Traditions Bank, which was founded in 2002 as a community bank, will been acquired next year by ACNB, a Gettysburg-based bank that dates to before the Civil War, according to a news release. The all-stock deal is described as a "strategic acquisition" that "will result in a premier community bank that is...
Ceiling tiles in need of replacing throughout facility: York County restaurant inspections, July 23, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Aldi #089, 391 Eisenhower Dr. Hanover, July 9. Pass. No violations. Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, 690 York Rd. York Haven, July 9. Pass. Facility does not have written procedures for employees to follow...
$6,000 reward offered for information in deadly Baltimore stabbing
Baltimore police are offering a $6,000 reward for information about a deadly stabbing that occurred at the end of June. Police are looking for any information relating to the fatal stabbing of Antoine Grant in the 4000 block of Fairfax Road on June 29. Grant was originally said to have...
Baltimore Zionist District Launches Israel Connection Program for Local Teens
In response to the alarming rise of antisemitism globally, the Baltimore Zionist District is proud to announce the launch of its newest initiative, the BMore Israeli Program. This dynamic, year-long leadership program is specifically designed for Jewish teens entering 10th grade in the Baltimore area. The program aims to equip our youth with the tools and experiences necessary to develop a resilient Jewish identity by fostering a strong connection to Jewish heritage and the State of Israel.
ShotSpotter Alerts Officers to Western District Triple Shooting
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 23, at around 8:06 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 1700 block of McCulloh Street to investigate a ShotSpotter Alert and shortly after a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed a...
Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez, second baseman Jorge Mateo hurt on consecutive plays versus Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez and second baseman Jorge Mateo got hurt on consecutive plays in the third inning of a 6-3 loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Mateo collided with shortstop Gunnar Henderson as they dove to catch a grounder by Jesús...
Delaware funeral home cremated wrong body, tried passing off another to family: lawsuit
A Wilmington funeral home is accused in a lawsuit of accidentally cremating a person and presenting that person's family with the body of another man for burial. Roland Johnson Sr. died in January at the age of 93. He was born in Wilmington where he built a three-decade career with the DuPont Co.,...
1st District delegates partake in the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Delegates from the Eastern Shore joined thousands of politically active Republicans in Milwaukee Wisconsin for the party’s National Convention last week. At the Republican National Convention, which ran from July 15 to 18, delegates selected Donald Trump as the party’s nominee for president and J.D. Vance as its nominee for vice president. The GOP also made key decisions about the party’s political platform. The Eastern Shore’s elected delegates...
Maryland Democrats say there is "rush of energy" for likely presidential nominee Kamala Harris
BALTIMORE -- Maryland Democrats are galvanizing the vote in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, who made her first presidential campaign stop on Tuesday in Wisconsin. The state party says there is a new energy as it enters election season.Maryland's Democratic leadership say they are extremely excited moving into the party's convention in August."There has just been this release, this rush of energy, excitement," Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Ken Ulman said.In the days following the start of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, Democrats in Maryland rallied in support. The state party says the voting delegates for the Democratic Convention unanimously...
See all homes sold in York County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in York County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 86 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,804-square-foot home on Blymire Road in York Township that sold for $250,500.
New, expanded edition of 'Never to be Forgotten' marks York County's 275th anniversary
York County will celebrate its 275th anniversary this year. The York County History Center musuem will host a grand opening celebration in its new home the first weekend in August. And local historian James McClure has published a new, expanded version of his book, "Never to be Forgotten," to include more history about the...
Olney Cropdusters summer baseball team has a strong Howard County influence
Summer ball can be a relaxed, fun experience for college baseball players. It’s an opportunity for them to continue improving, though in a more casual environment, removed from the often high-pressure, intense situations found during the collegiate baseball season. That rings true in the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League, where eight teams throughout Maryland, D.C. and Virginia play a ...
Frederick Douglass Tunnel plans move forward with concerns from Baltimore residents
BALTIMORE -- Amtrak heard from residents Wednesday about plans to build the Frederick Douglass Tunnel, as community engagement efforts around the project continue.An in-person forum was held Wednesday evening at Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School in Baltimore. The tunnel will replace the 1.4-mile Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel, which connects Baltimore's Penn Station to MARC's West Baltimore Station, the oldest Amtrak-owned tunnel in operation along the Northeast Corridor. It's nearly 150 years old, according to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Amtrak states the existing tunnel is impacted by a variety of age-related issues including excessive water infiltration, a deteriorating structure and a sinking...
Women’s Lacrosse Team, Seven Student-Athletes Recognized for Academic Excellence
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 24, 2024) – Mount St. Mary's women's lacrosse earned a place on the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWCLA) Academic Honor Squad for their work in the classroom. Seven student-athletes were recognized for individual achievement on the Division I Honor Roll. According to the IWLCA website,...
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