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May 24, 2013
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY: Stevenson University's Relay for Life Committee, comprised of 26 students, celebrates a tremendous turn out for this year's event to support the American Cancer Society. The following THREE students were granted an achievement for participating in community service at Stevenson University: Elaina LoPresti of Kingsville, Stephen Nyitrai of Bel Air and Benjamin Tucker of Aberdeen. THE HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI: The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Nichole Schulz of Stewartstown, Pa., at Elon University, Brittinay Nicolette of Fallston at Lynchburg College; Trevor Hirsch of Bel Air at Salisbury University; Faith Reilly of Bel Air at Salisbury University; Bethany-Kate McBee of Fallston at Salisbury University; Danika Nolan of Forest Hill at Salisbury University; Carlee Loeser of Jarrettsville at Salisbury University; Jeannine Mason of Bel Air at University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Tylynn Pettrey of Joppa at University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Matthew Morkosky of Joppa at University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Candice Mitchell of Belcamp at University of Maryland University College; Vincent Tucciarella of Forest Hill at University of Maryland University College; Katherine Garnet of Parkville at University of Maryland University College; and Carrie Rizer of Bel Air at University...
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By Joe Burris, The Baltimore Sun | May 24, 2013
Five traffic incidents, including two in Baltimore County, prompted road closures during Friday morning's commute, according to the state Department of Transportation. A single-vehicle crash in Baltimore County on the outer loop of Interstate 695 at the Northwest Expressway exit closed the left outer loop shoulder at 8:43 a.m., DOT said. Also in Baltimore County, a four-vehicle collision on Interstate 95 South at the 63.9 mile marker has closed one of two southbound traffic shoulders at 8:34 a.m., DOT said.
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By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun | May 24, 2013
Lewis E. Porter, a retired civil engineer who during his more than four-decade career designed roads and highways for the Baltimore County Department of Public Works, died May 18 from mesothelioma at his Wiltondale home. He was 75. The son of an accountant and an artist, Lewis Emil Porter was born in Baltimore and raised in Howard Park. After graduating from the Polytechnic Institute in 1955, he served in the Army. Mr. Porter earned a degree in civil engineering in 1964 from the Johns Hopkins University and worked as a surveyor for Sutcliff Surveying Co. In 1967, he began his career with the Baltimore County Department of Public Works, where he designed roads and highways until retiring in 2000.
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By Joe Burris, The Baltimore Sun | May 24, 2013
Two early morning incidents in Baltimore County on Friday sent victims to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the county police. Baltimore County Police Corporal John Wachter said that at 1:53 a.m., officers responded to Excape Night Club on the 10000 block of Pulaski Highway in Middle River after receiving a report of a stabbing. Police discovered a man suffering from multiple stab wounds. The man was taken to an area hospital for injuries that Wachter said are not believed to be life-threatening.
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By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun | May 24, 2013
Eileen M. Derry, a homemaker and hospital volunteer, died May 9 from complications of diabetes at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson. She was 79. The daughter of farmers, the former Eileen Mary Rothgaber was born in Baltimore and was raised on the family farm in Taneytown and on 25th Street. After graduating in 1953 from Eastern High School, she briefly studied nursing at the old Baltimore City Hospital. She married James Derry in 1953 and the couple later settled in White Marsh, where they raised their family.
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By Joe Burris, The Baltimore Sun | May 23, 2013
A disabled vehicle in Baltimore County on Interstate 95 North prior to the MD 43 White Marsh Boulevard exit has closed the right northbound traffic lane at 8:47 a.m., according to the state Department of Transportation. A disabled vehicle in Baltimore County on Interstate 95 North prior to the MD 43 White Marsh Boulevard exit has closed the right northbound traffic lane at 8:47 a.m., according to the state Department of Transportation. Earlier incidents hampering traffic in Anne Arundel County have been cleared, DOT said.