American Legion

Laurel Relay for Life is a walk through the night

2013-05-21 03:00:00

Nancy Becraft has a T-shirt from each year Laurel has held a Relay for Life, and has witnessed the growth of the event since the first relay in 1999. "We only started out with about 11 teams," Becraft said. This year there are 40 teams, and counting....

Still time to sign up for Cody Richardson Relentless Run [Perryville]

2013-05-15 10:48:00

This year's Spring Fling was a "wet" event but it still was lots of fun. Congratulations to the Chamber of Commerce and all those who organized and those who attended. This was a job well done. The second annual Cody G. Richardson Relentless Run 5K...

Big crowd as Main Street Festival dodges downpour

2013-05-13 04:15:00

In a day of fast-moving thunderstorms and threats of rain, Saturday's 31st Main Street Festival kicked off at 9 a.m. and kept going all day, dodging sprinkles but refusing to be rained out. City spokesman Pete Piringer estimated the crowd at more than...

Donald A. Krach, port lawyer

2013-05-10 12:49:40

Donald A. Krach, former general counsel for the Maryland Port Administration who was an advocate and goodwill ambassador for the port of Baltimore, died May 4 of complications from pancreatic cancer at his Timonium home. He was 80. "Don was a real...

Remembering a dear sister-in-law, Joann Wilson [Commentary]

2013-05-08 13:25:00

This is going to be the hardest columns I have written to date. It has always been exciting to report on all the fun activities, birthdays, anniversary and stories supplied by my readers for your reading pleasure. Today I write in loving remembrance...

Water Witch fire company sells out of its barbecue chicken quick [Commentary]

2013-05-08 13:32:00

Members of the Water Witch Fire Company barbecued chicken for the second time this season at Woodlawn Station off Tome Highway Saturday and sold out by 2:30 p.m. The next dinner is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. Get there early! Teams...

Jeanette M. Smith, housekeeper

2013-05-08 14:17:18

Jeanette M. Smith, a retired housekeeper who was active in Republican politics, died May 2 at FutureCare Old Court senior living facility in Randallstown. She was 94. "We are waiting for the results of an autopsy for the cause of death," said a grandson,...

10 Days: A guide to upcoming events in Carroll County, May 5-14

2013-05-06 05:27:00

Sunday 5/5 Wine and art Sykesville will host a Fine Art and Wine Festival on May 5 at noon, on Main Street. More than 60 artists, local and national wine, food and live entertainment. Wildflower walk Walk through Hashawha at Bear Branch Nature...

War of 1812 demonstration enacted at Heritage event [Port Deposit]

2013-05-01 07:57:00

The former Carriage House to the Tome Mansion was the scene of fascinating story-telling and scrumptious refreshments April 25 as the Port Deposit Heritage Corporation held its 38th annual General Meeting. After an abbreviated business meeting and...

'Cowboy' Gifford goes solo to organize Wounded Warrior Project benefit [Commentary]

2013-04-30 13:41:00

"Cowboy" Jim Gifford isn't really a cowboy. He's a native New Yorker who doesn't try to hide his accent. Yet probe the brain of the man inside the 10-gallon hat and you'll find a born promoter, at home on the range lassoing folks to support a cause near...

Columbia knitting group meets third Mondays

2013-05-09 08:34:00

These groups meet regularly. Adams, Hanna, Moore Memorial Post 156, American Legion — Third Thursday, 7 p.m. VFW Post 7472, 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City. Edward A. Hall, commander, Post 156, ehall@telecomxchange.com or 410-340-7892; John Horan,...

Water Witch Fire Company honors volunteers at annual banquet [Port Deposit]

2013-04-24 07:33:00

The men and women of Water Witch Fire Company gathered for their annual awards banquet on April 20 at the VFW Post 8185, Port Deposit. The banquet was dedicated to Rev. George Hipkins, who has 60 years of service to the company! Company president Rich...

Norman Telford, Commander of the 30th District, Department of California, talks with visitors as he solicit donations for red crepe paper poppy in the American Legion Auxiliary booth during the farmers market in Holtville on Thursday. .JOSELITO VILLERO PHOTO.Thursday, May 16, 2013.

2013-05-17 02:52:00

Red crepe paper poppies sit on a table in the American Legion Auxiliary booth during the farmers market in Holtville on Thursday. .JOSELITO VILLERO PHOTO.Thursday, May 16, 2013.

2013-05-16 22:50:00

The American Legion Riders cruise their bikes down Main St. in the Laurel Main Street Parade.

2013-05-11 00:00:00