Severna Park

Penn State has had a run of the neighborhood for as long as anyone can remember, from its years as the most successful independent Division I-A football program on the East Coast and a national power, to a little more than the past two decades in the Big Ten. As the Nittany Lions continue to rebuild and rebrand in the aftermath of the off-field child abuse scandal that ended the legendary career of Joe Paterno in 2011 and brought unprecedented sanctions...

Four players from No. 1 McDonogh's undefeated girls lacrosse team headline the South roster for the Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic July 6 at Towson University's Johnny Unitas Stadium. Sammie Burgess, Casey Black, Maggie Preas and Posey Valis helped the Eagles to their fifth straight Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference championship and likely the final No. 1 ranking in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls' Lacrosse National Top 25. The Eagles have been ranked No. 1 all season and if they stay there, they would be ranked the top team in the country for the fourth straight season.

Anne Arundel police on Monday reported breaking up an underage drinking party at a Severna Park residence, where nearly two dozen juveniles were charged, including one that police said fell out of a second story window as he attempted to avoid detection. It marked the third time in four months that police had been called to the residence on the 100 block of Southway Drive in Severna Park, police said. The latest incident occurred on Saturday night at around 9 p.m., when officers said that upon arrival they saw juveniles leaving the residence with beer cans in hand.

William J. "Bill" Turcovski, a Northrop Grumman electrical engineer who enjoyed antiquing, died May 7 from pneumonia at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was 52. The son of a supervisor and a homemaker, William John Turcovski was born and raised in Altoona, Pa., where he graduated in 1978 from Altoona Area High School. After graduating in 1982 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Pennsylvania State University, he began his career at Westinghouse Electric Corp.'s Linthicum plant, which is now Northrop Grumman.

WHEN AN EMPTY spot in your house cries out to be filled and you head to your favorite antiques store, do you have to spend more time getting to your destination than you do shopping?Now, all that traveling is -- pardon the phrase -- history. Put your time to better use by browsing among the expanding selection of antiques and collectibles right here in Severna Park.There are six very different shops within walking distance of each other near the B&A Trail in the heart of Severna Park.Linda Zahn, executive director of the Severna Park Chamber of Commerce, agrees that convenience may be the key to success.

The 20th annual Pimlico Preakness Celebration parade began last night under a downpour that had spectators scurrying for shelter under umbrellas, tarps and tablecloths, under awnings and plastic garbage bags.But by the parade's end 2 1/2 hours later, the rain had tapered off and the show concluded with a fireworks display that lit up a hazy sky over the Inner Harbor.The parade stepped off at 6:15 p.m. and made its way along Charles Street to the Inner Harbor.Hardy spectators, sparse along Charles Street but lining Pratt Street by the hundreds, braved the chilly downpour to enjoy bands, drill teams, clowns and balloons.

Two teams with different soccer lineage are within a pair of victories each of bringing national boys soccer championships back to Baltimore from Phoenix, Ariz., later this week.Columbia City United, a team formed essentially with the objective of trying for the U.S. Youth Soccer Association's top prize, carries an obvious pedigree.As last year's Under-17 national titlist, United flew into Phoenix yesterday looking for a second straight national crown, at U-18 this time, having back-to-back Maryland and Maine-to-Virginia regional titles among its honors.

Services will take place privately in Michigan for Robert Crocker Marley, a chief warrant officer with the U.S Coast Guard.Chief Marley, 45, died Jan. 16 of pneumonia at Walter Reed Military Hospital inWashington.A veteran of 22 years of service with the Coast Guard, Chief Marley was a member of the VFW and the CPO Club. His other interests included wood-working.He is survived by his wife, Ruth Anne Marley; five children, Jason, Jennifer, Jodi, Robert, and Margo; all at home; and his mother, Eloise Crocker Marley of Dover, N.H.Arrangements were made by the Hardesty Funeral Home, 851 Annapolis Road, Gambrills.

For a quarter-century, Doug Diehl's produce stand in Park Plaza has withstood the test of time and competition.But two freak accidents -- one last year -- nearly prevented the 48-year-old Severna Park resident from celebrating his 25th anniversary this month."

Haley Bordner Century, midfielder, senior An All-Metro second-team pick last season, the versatile midfielder led the state Class 3A-2A champions in points (89) and assists (41), while also winning 41 draws and playing strong defense. She has signed to play at Florida. Sammi Burgess McDonogh, attacker, senior Coming off knee surgery, the 2012 All-Metro second-team selection should be the same explosive dodger who excelled at finishing last season with 49 goals.

"Estate" is not a description that should be used indiscriminately — yet the term clearly when referring to the Colonial-style mansion at 1105 Bellevista Court in Severna Park. Located on nearly one acre in the subdivision of Belleview Estates, this four-story brick home with almost 9,000 square feet of living space was listed at $1,995,900 and sold for $1,850,000. It closed April 30 without ever being formally listed on the market. "[This was] one of the highest-selling, non-waterfront homes in Anne Arundel County and an example of the positive turn our housing market is taking," said Jennifer Sowers of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, one of two co-listing agents.

Boys lacrosse No. School Record Prev.   1.Boys' Latin 17-0 1 2. McDonogh 13-3 3 3. Gilman 12-2 4 4. Calvert Hall 9-5 5 5. St. Paul's 13-3 2 6. Hereford 13-2 6 7. Loyola 10-7 7 8. South River 12-2 9 9. Westminster 14-0 10  10. Arch. Spalding 11-9 11 11. St. Mary's 6-8 8 12. Arundel 13-1 12 13. Glenelg 12-2 15 14. Severn 9-10 14 15. Centennial 12-2 - Other teams considered: Bel Air (8-3)

Princeton's Erin McMunn, a Winters Mill graduate, was named Ivy League Attacker of the Year and teammate Sarah Lloyd, a Severna Park graduate, made first team when the conference's postseason awards were announced Wednesday. McMunn was the Ivy League Rookie of the Year last season and is the first Ivy League women's lacrosse player to win one of the top position awards the year following her rookie selection. She is also only the second sophomore in conference history to win one of the major awards.

Penn State has had a run of the neighborhood for as long as anyone can remember, from its years as the most successful independent Division I-A football program on the East Coast and a national power, to a little more than the past two decades in the Big Ten. As the Nittany Lions continue to rebuild and rebrand in the aftermath of the off-field child abuse scandal that ended the legendary career of Joe Paterno in 2011 and brought unprecedented sanctions...

For the South River's girls lacrosse team, Tuesday night's game at rival Severna Park was personal. Very personal. After allowing No. 12 Severna Park (9-3) to end their season last year, No. 10 South River (11-2) used an opportunistic offense and a bend-but-don't-break defense to defeat the Falcons, 16-13, in a key Anne Arundel County league game. "This feels great. It's redemption for us," said South River senior Alex Watson, who led all scorers with five goals. "We knew we could prove that we could win this game, and we went out and did it. " Morgan Torggler led Severna Park with four goals.

Dan Burns has always been a local boy. He grew up Severna Park, won three Anne Arundel County titles and two state championships at Severna Park, and played college lacrosse at Maryland. Now, after beginning his Major League Lacrosse career with the Rochester Rattlers and Hamilton Nationals, Burns is returning home. The Chesapeake Bayhawks acquired the 25-year old in a trade with the Nationals this offseason, reuniting him with former Terps coach Dave Cottle in his home state.

William J. "Bill" Turcovski, a Northrop Grumman electrical engineer who enjoyed antiquing, died May 7 from pneumonia at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was 52. The son of a supervisor and a homemaker, William John Turcovski was born and raised in Altoona, Pa., where he graduated in 1978 from Altoona Area High School. After graduating in 1982 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Pennsylvania State University, he began his career at Westinghouse Electric Corp.'s Linthicum plant, which is now Northrop Grumman.

Figuring drab cafeteria decor and stainless steel do little to stimulate young appetites, Anne Arundel County public schools have put their money where the mouths are.One by one, beginning last year with Broadneck High School, cafeterias are being transformed with bright colors and signs into food courts -- just like the ones in the local shopping mall."

The battle for the Anne Arundel County baseball championship will likely come down to the final week of the regular season. On Wednesday, 10th-ranked North County made sure that it stayed in the thick of the race with a 5-1 victory over No. 6 Broadneck. The host Knights, who ran their winning streak to three games, got a complete-game performance from senior pitcher Gregg Hauck and timely hitting to beat the visiting Bruins. In just his second start of the season, Hauck scattered four hits and struck out seven.