Sykesville

Willoughby completes basic trainingNavy Seaman Recruit Jack R. Willoughby recently completed basic training at the Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes, Ill.Recruits are taught general military subjects, seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid.Seaman Willoughby is the son of James R. and Mary E. Willoughby of Sykesville. He is a 1992 graduate of Liberty HighSchool and joined the Navy in 1992. * Sykesville: Sykesville assisted Howard County for a fire alarm on Frederick Road at 6:44 a.m. yesterday.

In 15 years, Baldwin's Station has gone from the start-up stage to the forefront of fine dining. On Monday, April 16, the Sykesville restaurant was named Maryland's Favorite Restaurant for 2012 at the 58th McCormick and Company Stars of the Industry Awards Gala. The annual event, held at Martin's West in Baltimore, honored the state's top restaurants in 14 different categories. The Restaurant Association of Maryland tallied thousands of votes cast by the dining public. When the votes were counted, Baldwin's Station ranked ahead of five other finalists from around the state.