Published June 24, 2010 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Air Force Airman David Hirschmann graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio.
He is the son of Hazel Hirschmann, of Ellicott City.
Hirschmann graduated in 2005 from Centennial High School, and in 2007 ...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Community
"Oh! The Places You'll Go!," as read by fifth- grader Javell Leslie-Alston, expressed the excitement of proud faculty, students and families when the Bond Mill fifth-grade Class of 2010 celebrated the traditional promotional ceremony June 14. Bo...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Community
The Dinosaur Park in Laurel is an interesting site to visit in the summer months. Since the park opened in October, scores of visitors have learned more about the large creatures who once walked the hills and dales where we now trod. Located on Mid-Atlant...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Community
The Brock Bridge Elementary School PTA is looking for the support of all our neighbors in an attempt to gain $50,000 for the school's technology program. Through June 30, you can vote daily for the PTA's proposal in the Pepsi Refresh Grant Program. Just l...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Community
Senior van transportation -- City of Laurel provides "curb to curb" service for senior and disabled adults for a small annual fee. Travel within the incorporated city limits of Laurel only. Preregistration required for service. Brochure, 301-498...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Sports
Prince-Mont swim results are due Mondays at 9 a.m. and non-swimming items are due Mondays at noon. Send to laurelsports@patuxent.com.
Softball
Kiley Sweeney, a member of St. Mary of the Mills CYO team, represented...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Entertainment
Auditions
"The American Way" -- Looking for 40-50 actors between the ages of 9 and 65. Roles available for actors of all levels of experience. Auditions, Wednesday, July 7 at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 10 at 10 a.m. and Sunday, July 11 at 6:...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Entertainment
Share your good news and events with the community. Contact Laurel Leader editorial assistant Pat Farmer, paf1@patuxent.com, or 301-725-2000, ext. 2526, or fax 410-997-4564.
Bingo
Laurel Boys and Girls Club ...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Entertainment
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" opens Friday, June 25 at 8 p.m. at Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St. Presented by Laurel Mill Playhouse's annual Summer Youth Shakespeare Theatre, this Shakespearean comedy is directed by Michael Hartsfield and prod...
The green and white signs for the District 21 slate of Democratic incumbent candidates for the Sept. 14 primary election are up all over Laurel, Beltsville, College Park, Berwyn Heights and parts of Anne Arundel County, the areas that the district encompa...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Sports
Administrators at St. Vincent Pallotti High plan to discuss the future of the field hockey, girls tennis and boys tennis programs this summer, according to Rick Diggs, assistant principal for operations.
Diggs will evaluate the three programs, and whet...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Community
Katherine McGarry and Amanda Nolte, both of Laurel, graduated magna cum laude from Gettysburg College with bachelor's degrees.
Megan Conley, of Laurel, a freshman majoring in elementary education, was named to the dean's list for the spring semest...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in News, Crime
Anne Arundel County officials are increasing enforcement efforts in the Laurel area in hopes of curbing prostitution and sex trafficking. The announcement of the crackdown comes after two arrests this month of men suspected of peddling teenagers for sex w...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Opinion
Leafy and luscious, fun and festive: I can't think of better adjectives to describe the new and vastly improved Riverfront Park. The menu of upgrades at Laurel's coolest jewel, part of the park's Heritage and Nature Trail, includes three water views. Of c...
Published June 24, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in Community, Education
Centennial High School Gifted and Talented resource teacher Michelle Bagley will receive the Christopher Columbus Life Science Educator Award at a ceremony July 13 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.The $10,000 award, given by the Christopher Col...
Published June 24, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News
In a recent letter to the editor, John Bailey, the former vice
chairman of the Republican Party who has recently changed his party
affiliation to Democrat in...
Published June 24, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News
This week we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Family
Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which gives the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration regulatory authority over the manufacturing,
sale and marketing of tobacco products. Prior to th...
Published June 24, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News
Has anybody else noticed a lack of traffic enforcement in our
county? When is the last time you saw someone pulled over for a traffic
violation? In the last month I've experienced the following: being
tailgated in a school zone (during enforcement hour...
When people go to the Laurel Municipal Center, it is usually for city business. However, if you had wandered in last Sunday, June 20, you would have seen a mock emergency animal shelter and people in hard hats, gloves and masks going into conference room...
Published June 24, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News
A month-long project to resurface a section of Folly Quarter Road, on the western edge of Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 28.The portion of the road between Homewood and Triadelphia roads will be repaved using federal Americ...
Published June 24, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in Community
The Horizon Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to health and wellness, is looking for grant proposals for its strategic initiatives program.Eligible projects could include program development, pilot programs, agency capacity bu...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in News, Crime
Laurel police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes. Howard County police report major crimes, break-ins and car thefts. For an expanded crime log, go to www.laurelleader.com....
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in News, Crime
Laurel Police arrested Jarian Travet, of Glen Burnie, and charged
him with burglary after he entered an apartment on the 8200 block of
Harvest Bend Lane June 17, police reported.
Police said Travet fled the apartment he had entered after the
res...
The Prince George's County Police Department's Community Services Division will hold its second annual Leadership and Life Camp for teens in July.
The camp is split into three one-week sessions by district. Laurel's district, District VI, will have it...
Published June 24, 2010 by Laurel Leader in News, Crime
Officials are reviewing a June 20 incident that left a few staff
members injured after they attempted to control uncooperative detainees
held at New Beginnings Youth Development Center, Washington's juvenile
detention center that opened in Laurel last yea...