Edgewood

On February 2, 2007, DALLAS E. VENABLE, of Edgewood, MD; beloved husband of Eleanor Louise Simpson Venable; devoted father of John Ryan Venable, Stacy Anne Goode and Dana V. Bruns; loving brother of Harry Venable and Ruby Venable Ingram. Also survived by six grandchildren, Brenden, Lyndsey and Cameron Goode, Olivia, Andrew and Caroline Bruns. A Memorial service will be held at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Edgewood, MD on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 11 A.M. A second Memorial service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home, Fairfield, IL on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 11 A.M. Due to his long fight with Wegeners Granulomatosis, in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Vasculitis Foundation, P.O. Box 28660, Kansas City, MO 64188-8660 or www.vasculitisfoundation.

Harford County police are investigating the shooting of a 31-year-old Edgewood man, the latest in a string of violent crimes in a southwestern Harford County community that police have called the epicenter of gang violence. Police responded to reports of a shooting at 4 a.m. Saturday and found Andre Overton shot in the neck inside his home in the 1800 block of Edgewater Drive. Overton was flown to Maryland Shock Trauma Center, said Sgt. Christina Presberry, a spokeswoman for the Harford County Sheriff's Office.

Harford County experienced a decline in homicides in 2007, with a total of five recorded as of late Friday, including three in Edgewood. All of the victims were male, with the youngest a 7-week-old infant who was shaken in an Abingdon apartment. The number of homicides was a slight decrease from the nine in 2006. "I've seen homicide rates go up and down," said Harford County Sheriff L. Jesse Bane. "I'd like to think with strategies, we'll be successful in bringing them down. It's impossible to live anywhere today where you won't have a homicide of some type."

On April 13, 2007, LINA COLEMAN WILLIAMS. Family will receive friends at the Howell Funeral Home, 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue, on Thursday, April 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the House of Prayer For All People, 3401 Edgewood Avenue on Friday. Family Hour 10:30 to 11 a.m. Service will follow. Interment Louden Park Cemetery.

GOLF County Championship WHEN -- Thursday, 11 a.m. WHERE -- Geneva Farm Golf Club OUTLOOK -- C. Milton Wright will look to defend its county crown. North Harford took second in the Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference/District VII tournament last month. Liz Silbernagle of Fallston was the girls medalist, while C. Milton Wright's Matt Fry won that honor for the boys. FOOTBALL Bel Air @ Edgewood WHEN -- Friday, 7 p.m. OUTLOOK -- Bel Air began the season at 3-1, already matching its win total from last year (3-7)

On June 29, 2007, BETTY DORMAN GREGG of Edgewood, MD, beloved wife of the late Thomas Edward Gregg. Devoted mother of Thomas Gregg, Jr., David Gregg and Audrey Simmons. Also survived by five grandchildren, one great-grandson and numerous brothers and sisters. Services will be held at the New Destiny Evangelistic Church, Edgewood, MD, on Friday, July 6, 2007, at 12 noon. Interment will be in John Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Abingdon, MD. Friends may call at the church in Edgewood on Friday, July 6, 2007 from 10 A.M., to 12 noon prior to the service.

Harford County sheriff's deputies are looking for two suspects in connection with three armed assaults in Edgewood. About 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, a deputy on foot patrol on Brookside Drive heard shots and found a 42-year-old man with head injuries. The victim said he was confronted by two males while he was walking in a field behind Eloise Lane. One of them fired shots that missed the Edgewood resident. The suspects struck and kicked the victim, then fled, said Sgt. Christina Presberry, Harford County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman.

FOOTBALL Edgewood @ North Harford WHEN -- Friday, 7 p.m. OUTLOOK -- Edgewood isn't as strong as it has been in past seasons, but the Rams always give North Harford trouble. The Hawks will need this game to try to secure a top spot in the Class 3A regional playoffs. North Harford QB Dan Griffin controls the offense, but the question is whether the North Harford defense has the speed to shut down the Edgewood offense. North Harford also must stay away from the turnovers that hampered them in last year's loss to Edgewood.

Officials at Aberdeen Proving Ground will begin disposing of nearly 400 unexploded rounds of munitions today in a remote section of the Army post's Edgewood area.Ten to 50 pounds of explosives will be used to destroy the munitions, which contain rounds of tear gas, in groups of five to 10.The disposal is expected to take about a week, and officials said noise and vibrations may be noticed off base.Pub Date: 6/21/99

COLLEGE PARK -- Dunbar added another chapter to its seemingly endless book of basketball success yesterday, smothering Edgewood, 79-43, for the state Class 2A championship at Cole Field House.The title was the Poets' sixth in seven seasons, the most ever by a Baltimore-area team. Only Gwynn Park of Prince George's County, which won six championships between 1968 and 1976, has had a comparable streak in recent state tournament history.`We just took them [Edgewood] out of their rhythm, and I'm glad we did because they're quick," said Dunbar coach Lynn Badham, who won his second state title in three seasons.

Sexual misconduct trial of alderman postponed The sexual misconduct trial of an Annapolis alderman and former mayoral candidate has been delayed from December until next year because of scheduling conflicts. The date was chosen Wednesday during a brief hearing with the lawyers and the Anne Arundel County judge who will preside over the trial. A two-day jury trial starting Feb. 23 is planned. Samuel E. Shropshire, 61, did not attend the hearing because of a death in his family, his lawyers said.

17-year-old charged in fatal shooting in city A 29-year-old man who was shot Sept. 2 in the 4400 block of Pimlico Road near Wylie Avenue died two days later, and a 17-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder. Police know of no motive for the slaying. Arrested Tuesday and charged with the shooting of Kevin Taylor of the 3100 block of Sumter Ave. is Anthony Chapman of the 2600 block of Oswego Ave. said Agent Donny Moses, a police spokesman. Moses said Taylor was shot in the head about 3 p.m. and remained in critical condition at Sinai Hospital before dying Friday night.

Harford County officials will gather in Edgewood on Thursday for a groundbreaking, an event they could more accurately call a ground-shaking. Washington Court, whose 51 boarded-up brick buildings date to the 1940s and once housed Army officers, will be razed to make way for a residential complex that should prove attractive to the influx of new residents arriving as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process. "Thousands of new jobs are coming to Edgewood with BRAC and it's changing the real estate market here for the better," said Harford Councilman Dion Guthrie, who represents the area.

On May 25, 2009 MARIAN BAPTIST beloved wife of Albert Baptist and a host of family and friends. The viewing will be held at the family owned and operated Howell Funeral Home, 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue on Friday, June 5 1-7 p.m. and Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The wake will be held on Sunday, June 7 4 p.m. at the United House of Prayer for All People, 3401 Edgewood Road with funeral service to follow at 5 p.m. Interment Monday, June 8 Garrison Forest...

On April 28, 2009, RICHARD L., SR.; beloved husband of the late Frances H. Sembly; devoted father of Jarvis Garrett, and the late Richard L. Sembly, Jr. He is survived by a host of other relatives and friends. There will no viewing of Mr. Sembly's remains. The family will receive friends at Edgewood United Methodist Church, 1434 Bellona Avenue, Lutherville, MD, Saturday, May 16, 2009, 10:30 A.M. Memorial services will begin 11 A.M. Arrangements by CHATMAN-HARRIS FUNERAL HOME.

Crofton teen charged with thefts linked to Craigslist Annapolis police have arrested a Crofton teenager in connection with three robberies of people responding to Craigslist advertisements. Charles Edward Carroll Jr., 17, remains in custody at the Jennifer Road Detention Center on armed robbery, assault, theft and other charges, police said. The first victim had arranged to meet the seller about 6 p.m. Dec. 23 in the 1200 block of Gemini Drive to purchase a gift card; the second was trying to purchase two cell phones about 8:30 p.m. Friday in the 2100 block of Gemini Drive.

On December 18, 2008, WILLIAM CALDWELL of Edgewood, MD. Beloved husband of the late Ellen Alice Thomas Caldwell. Devoted father of Billy Caldwell, Ann Torbert and Karen Caldwell. Loving brother of Duke Caldwell. Also survived by sister-in-law Josie Johnson and grandchildren Preston Torbert and Sean Caldwell. Services will be held at Edgewood Assembly of God, Edgewood, MD, on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 11 A.M. Friends may call at Edgewood Assembly of God on Monday from 10 to 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Alzheimers Disease Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD, 21093.

Edgewood Alliance plans breakfast meeting The Edgewood Alliance will hold a breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. Friday at the Edgewood American Legion, 415 Edgewood Road, to help the Edgewood business community be more successful. The group's mission is to involve residents in creating a positive image of Edgewood by instilling a high quality of life, a strong business environment and enhancement of the community in entertainment, educational and economic development initiatives. The program will feature a panel sponsored by Hess Hotels on "Business and Nonprofits - A Partnership for Success," and holiday entertainment.

Scientists from the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center have found that the simplest experiments can easily engage a child's curiosity and just might spark an interest in chemistry, physics or biology. They take their lab to schools and libraries to give children hands-on experiences. A demonstration at the Bel Air Library last week involved the creation of polymer balls. Place one tablespoon each of liquid vinyl and rubbing alcohol in a cup and stir rigorously with a wooden spoon for at least five minutes.

Edgewood Alliance plans breakfast meetings The Edgewood Alliance will hold a series of breakfast meetings to help the Edgewood business community. The group's mission is to involve residents in creating a positive image of Edgewood. The breakfasts will be held at 7:30 a.m. the second Friday of every month at the Edgewood American Legion, 415 Edgewood Road. Doors will open at 7:15 a.m. for a breakfast buffet. The cost is $10, payable at the door. The meeting will feature Shelter Group Woodbridge Commons staff members discussing Edgewood's residential growth.