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October 21, 2009
16-year-old is sought in robbery at gunpoint Police in Baltimore County are looking for a 16-year-old boy who they say robbed a Halethorpe house at gunpoint last week and has since threatened to kill the home's residents. The teen, identified as Bryan Sheppard, of the 900 block of Seagull Ave. in Brooklyn, is considered to be armed and dangerous, police said. Police said Tuesday that a man forced his way into a house in the 2900 block of Lakebrook Circle in Halethorpe at about 3 p.m. on Oct. 12. He produced a handgun and took property from the people who were there at the time, a police statement said.
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October 14, 2009
Man is shot to death in Southwest Baltimore Police were investigating the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man found Tuesday morning in a vehicle in Southwest Baltimore. Mark T. Johnson of the 3700 block of Lochearn Drive in Woodlawn was discovered by a resident about 9 a.m. slumped in the front seat of a white Chrysler in the 3200 block of W. Lexington St., according to police spokeswoman Nicole Monroe. He had been shot in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. Residents in the Allendale neighborhood said they had not heard shots, though Shirley Fonseca, 54, who lives near where the vehicle was parked, said she heard it pull up about 9 p.m. Monday.
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By Rich Scherr | September 5, 2009
Coming off a lopsided loss in last year's Class 2A state final, Eastern Tech was intent on beginning this football season on a strong note. Facing Milford Mill on Friday night, however, the No. 7 Mavericks needed until the final minutes of a seesaw game to truly hit a fever pitch. After nearly blowing a two-touchdown lead, Eastern Tech scored 20 straight points in the final 4:21 to put away the Millers, 33-12, at CCBC-Essex. The Mavericks (1-0) now have won 27 of their past 29 games. "There's always going to be people that doubt us and spectators who aren't on our side, so it's a good thing that we come out and play strong," sophomore tailback Marquiese Bannister said.
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By Dan Connolly and Arin Gencer | September 2, 2009
New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez made an unexpected visit to 500 students at a Baltimore County school to deliver an anti-steroid message Tuesday, months after admitting publicly that he used performance-enhancing drugs earlier in his career. At the time of his admission, Rodriguez vowed to turn his past transgressions into a positive lesson for young athletes, and he appears to be attempting to uphold that promise by discreetly speaking to select students this season. It's part of the agreement, however, that the talks not be covered by the news media.
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By Stephanie Desmon | April 30, 2009
State officials said Wednesday that they had identified six probable cases of the swine flu in Maryland - including in two school-age children - as the World Health Organization signaled a pandemic is imminent and federal health authorities said there were 91 confirmed cases of the virus spread across 11 other states. None of those sickened in Maryland has been hospitalized, and all had links to people who had traveled to Mexico, the epicenter of the outbreak, or other countries where there have been swine flu cases, Gov. Martin O'Malley said.
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By FREDERICK N. RASMUSSEN | March 30, 2009
Dr. Mary C. Rogers, a retired Baltimore County public school educator who enjoyed vacationing in Maine, died of pneumonia March 20 at Gilchrist Hospice Care. The Lutherville resident was 83. Mary Ruth Childs was born in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, and settled in Lauraville in 1937 with her family. After graduating from Patterson Park High School in 1942, she enrolled at Western Maryland College, now McDaniel College, where she earned a bachelor's degree in 1946. She began her teaching career at Westminster High School and joined the faculty of Milford Mill Junior-Senior High School when it opened in 1949.
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By Frederick N. Rasmussen | March 29, 2009
Jill L. Mottus, a marathoner who was a prominent member of the Baltimore running scene for more than 30 years, died of cancer March 21 at Roland Park Place. She was 71. Jill Louria Ross was born in New York City and raised in Scarsdale, N.Y. After graduating from high school in 1955, she attended Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. She worked for a personnel agency in New York City before marrying Stephen J. Mottus in 1958. A Pikesville resident since 1964, Mrs. Mottus enjoyed entertaining family and friends.
NEWS
March 26, 2009
boys basketball PLAYER OF THE YEAR Xavier Drake, Milford Mill The senior guard led the No. 3 Millers (23-4) to their first Baltimore County title with consistent numbers, strong leadership and a knack for making clutch shots. He finished the season averaging 16.8 points, five assists and five rebounds. Drake, a three-year starter, hit three-pointers to beat No. 6 City and county rival Parkville in the closing seconds. coach of the year John Bauersfeld, Calvert Hall After going 15-17 with a young team in his first year as head coach, Bauersfeld guided the Cardinals to a 29-7 mark that helps lay a solid foundation for years to come.
NEWS
March 11, 2009
Nathan Kraisser Centennial, wrestling Freshman Nathan Kraisser did what no one else did in Class 4A-3A at the state tournament, pinning his competition in the first three rounds - in 0:48, 4:00 and 2:36, respectively - and then winning the 103-pound title with a 12-0 major-decision shutout. Kraisser is ranked ninth nationally in the 103 class among freshmen and sophomores and 11th overall. His season record is 36-1, and his grade-point average is 3.71. Also considered: : Patrick Downey, Loch Raven, wrestling; Mason Goretsas, North Carroll, wrestling; Adeleke Ibironke, Milford Mill, wrestling; Justin Kuntz, Glen Burnie, basketball; Lance Lepard, Harford Tech, wrestling; Lance McCoy, Mervo, wrestling; Ron Vaughters, Old Mill, wrestling Keirah Hicks Western, basketball Keirah Hicks, a 5-foot-6 senior guard, scored all of her 16 points in the second half to help the No. 3 Doves to a 56-40 win over No. 8 Catonsville and a berth in the state Class 3A final four.
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By Glenn Graham | March 7, 2009
The No. 1 Lake Clifton boys basketball team has had its share of tests during its undefeated season, but none could compare to the challenge presented by No. 3 Milford Mill yesterday with the Class 3A North regional title on the line. The visiting Millers, who believed all the way to the end they could pull off the upset, had the ball in the hands of standout senior guard Xavier Drake in the last second and a chance to win. But Drake's off-balance three-point try in the right corner, with a hand in his face, found the front rim at the buzzer, making Will Barton's two free throws with seven seconds left stand as the Lakers survived with a 56-54 win. Barton, a junior forward, led a balanced offense with 15 points, and the Lakers remained unbeaten (26-0)