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Middle River man charged with felony assault after road rage incident
An area resident was arrested by Maryland State Police last week after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a reported road rage incident, authorities said. Jason Catanzariti, 53, of Middle River is facing multiple charges, including felony assault, use of a gun in commission of a felony, and other related offenses. He is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center, officials said. On the evening of July 18,...
Carroll teens get drone flight lesson during career sampling session at community college
Nine Carroll County teens were given the chance to pilot a drone at Carroll Community College on Tuesday as part of the Summer Workforce Academy, which exposes students to careers in nursing, automotive repair, electrical wiring, business, pharmacology, and drone piloting. In its third year, the program also provides lessons in resume building, personality tests, interpersonal workplace skills, and financial literacy. Steven Berry, the college’s dean of workforce innovation and community advancement, said the summer program started three weeks ago and is composed of six half-days of experiential learning and instruction. “They really get a variety of exposure to different programs,” Berry said, “and the idea here is that you’re not only [exposing] them to a career you might be interested in, but you’re also exploring a career where you’re like, ‘That’s not for me.'”
Funeral arrangements announced for retired Baltimore police officer, Harford County volunteer firefighter Timothy Holt
FALLSTON, MD—Funeral arrangements have been announced for a retired Baltimore police officer and Harford County volunteer firefighter. Timothy A. “Tim” Holt, an Iraq War veteran, died July 3 of a stroke at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. The Bel Air resident was 57 years old.
Shooting in Towson Prompts Police Investigation
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred in Towson yesterday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Loch Raven Boulevard at approximately 1:30…
Councilman Marks to recommend lowering development on 188 acres in south Perry Hall
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will support reducing the development potential of more than 188 acres in the south Perry Hall area as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. The properties are included in Issues 5-036 and 5-181 and stretch from...
Dauphin County restaurant inspections from July 15-21
The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of July 15-21, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. If you purchase...
Cumberland County college plans to sell underutilized land
A Cumberland County college is partnering with a commercial real estate company. Central Penn College in East Pennsboro Township has announced that it’s partnering with RSR Realtors to issue a “request for proposals” to develop underutilized land on, and adjacent to its campus. If you purchase a...
'STEM Adventure With the Science Guys' coming to nearby library branches
During the first week of August, the Science Guys of Baltimore will be visiting the Rosedale and Perry Hall branches of the Baltimore County Public Library to offer intriguing science-related demonstrations and activities. The Science Guys are scheduled to be at the Rosedale Branch on Friday, Aug. 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Likewise, they will be at the Perry Hall on Monday, Aug. 5, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. These hour-long events are designed for participants of all ages. ...
2024 Lancaster Balloon Festival canceled due event's high cost
LANCASTER CO, Pa. (WHP) — The Lancaster Balloon Festival has been canceled, according to the team via a Facebook post. Citing it was a difficult decision, the team said due to much higher costs for almost every part of the event, this year has proven especially difficult to produce the same high-quality event that has taken place in years-past. This year's event was initially scheduled for September 12 through September 15.
Miguel Rivera Found Asleep Outside PSP Lancaster Barracks
Miguel Angel Cruz-Rivera Jr., 48 of Lancaster, was taken into custody when PSP troopers discovered him on the barracks lawn just before 6 p.m. on June 24, 2024, Trooper Kalinich explained in the release. While in custody he was found in possession of drugs and once his identity was revealed...
Gettysburg Foundation welcomes Japanese delegation for tour of battlefield, borough
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — The Gettysburg National Military Park and staff members of the Gettysburg Foundation recently welcomed a delegation from the battlefield's sister park, the Sekigahara Battlefield in Sekigahara, Japan. Representatives from Japan's Gifu Prefecture government, the Sekigahara Battlefield, and the Japanese tourism industry were in attendance for a...
See all homes sold in Elizabethtown, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Elizabethtown reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 7 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,344-square-foot home on East Willow Street in Elizabethtown that sold for $350,000. Columbia.
Two men sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for June 2020 killing: DA
Roddrick Battle, 22, of West York, and Luis Rosado, 19, of York, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder charges last week for the June 2020 shooting death of Michael Quinones III. They were each sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison, according to the York County District Attorney's Office. The shooting took place...
Downtown Inc Announces Finalists for 24th Annual Downtown First Awards
Downtown Inc is pleased to announce the finalists for the 24th Annual Downtown First Awards, to be held at Keystone Kidspace on Thursday, August 8, at 6pm. The finalists from each category represent businesses, organizations, and individuals who have put Downtown York first, through their commitments of time, advocacy, and resources. This event is made possible through the sponsorship of The Glatfelter Agency.
2nd annual Lancaster Unity Cup soccer tournament begins Saturday
The second annual Lancaster Unity Cup soccer tournament will get under way this Saturday, July 27, with 14 teams competing for the trophy and a $1,000 grand prize. Sponsored by the Lancaster Recreation Commission, the Unity Cup is a World Cup-style event featuring teams made up primarily of local immigrant and refugee players.
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