DNR police investigating fatal boat collision
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police were investigating a deadly boating accident that occurred Sunday evening on Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County. Richard Hynson, 47, of Glen Burnie died when his runabout collided with another boat carrying a man and his daughter shortly after 6 p.m. near Thomas Point, according to a DNR spokesman. The occupants of the other vessel, identified by Coast Guard officials as John Martins, 42, and Lauren Martins, 13, both of Glen Burnie, were thrown into the water and rescued by people in nearby boats. Hynson was pronounced dead at the scene. DNR police said the investigation will center on the position of the vessels in the channel. Police were also investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a role.
- Brent Jones
Naval Academy prep school head ousted
The U.S. Naval Academy said the head of its preparatory school has been relieved of his command "for loss of confidence in his ability to command" the school. Capt. Leland Hart Sebring had been commanding officer of the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, R.I., since July 2007. Vice Adm. Jeffrey Fowler, the Naval Academy's superintendent, made the announcement that Sebring was being relieved. A Naval Academy spokesman declined to comment in detail on why Sebring was being relieved. But Cmdr. Joe Carpenter said "there was no misconduct involved." Capt. Anthony Barnes, the academy's chief diversity officer, has assumed duties at the prep school until a permanent replacement can be found. The school prepares about 300 candidates each year to enter the academy in Annapolis. A year at the school can improve a candidate's chances of receiving an appointment to the academy and succeeding there.
- Associated Press
Water features to make splash at Adventure Park
The Adventure Park USA amusement park in New Market said it will add water features starting next year. The Wild West-themed park announced on its Web site Monday that the 5.5-acre water park will be developed in two phases. A 20,000-square-foot wave pool, cabanas and a children's play area will open next year. The park owners said a quarter-mile river and giant slide towers will be added in the second phase, scheduled for development in 2011.
