Sports and Outdoor Equipment

Their marriage ends, their lawsuits begin

2007-05-31 00:00:00

For more than 20 years, the husband-and-wife developer team of Clark and Debbie Turner had the routine down: He built the homes, and she sold them. Together, they made millions working on some of the highest-profile projects in Harford County. When...

Where rural feels just right

2008-02-24 00:00:00

Most people know Finksburg as a pass-through on their trek between Baltimore and Westminster. But what many travelers don't know is that just beyond the unofficial town center, found at the intersection of Routes 140 and 91, are numerous neighborhoods...

Insiders' guide to Elkridge

2008-01-13 00:00:00

In the late 1600s, when colonists sailed inland along the Patapsco River, a port sprang up just below a ridge that was inhabited by a number of elk. The area was called the "Ridge of Elk," while the port became known as Elk Ridge Landing. Today, Elkridge...

Insiders' guide to Aberdeen

2007-11-11 00:00:00

Mention Aberdeen to most Marylanders -- especially Baltimore Orioles fans -- and its most famous native son, Cal Ripken Jr., typically comes to mind. Indeed, the baseball Hall of Famer and his family have deep roots in this tight-knit community of nearly...

A world tour of golf - close to home

2002-07-07 00:00:00

Replica golf courses are all the rage now, but many in the course-design industry, a group previously not noted for extreme sensitivity toward the needs of the average golfer, are wondering if this is a good thing. Does your garden-variety hacker...

Miniature golf wins OK from adults as well as children

2004-04-01 00:00:00

Charlie Forbes needed a lot of practice to beat his wife at miniature golf, so he decided to get his own course. And after six years of owning Tee Time Family Golf on Joppa Road, he says he still can't win, but he's definitely gotten better. Pro Miniature...

The Morning Call Sports Calendar

2012-05-19 00:00:00

Items for the calendar must be typed and received at least 10 days in advance of your proposed publishing date at: Sports Calendar, The Morning Call, P.O. Box 1260, Allentown, PA 18105. They may be faxed to the sports department at 610-820-8654 or sent...

Florida Travel Tips & Deals

2012-05-14 07:42:00

Check this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Florida residents can make a splash -- Wet 'n Wild is offering Florida Residents free entry almost any time during the same year (through Dec. 31) with the purchase of a...

Hot Stove Cool Music

2012-05-08 12:45:00

Bob and I are thrilled about today's announcement bringing Hot Stove Cool Music to Chicago this summer. �You will see the details below. �This is a perfect way to give Theo Epstein a proper Chicago rock and roll welcome to the city. �The lineup is...

Take the family to a park

2012-04-15 18:22:00

These parks have something for everyone -- picnic grounds, swings, slides and more. All of Florida's state parks offer a wide variety of scenery and activities, while the larger regional parks have their own share of attractions. 1. John D. MacArthur...

Getting in shape: Tips for choosing the right exercise equipment

2012-03-21 00:00:00

(Excerpted from Harvard Health Special Report: "Workout Workbook: 9 The numbers are shocking. Just three out of 10 American adults are active enough to stay healthy and fit, and nearly four out of 10 admit they aren't active at all, despite reams of...

Shopping frenzy at Indianapolis malls for Air Jordan shoes

2011-12-23 04:09:00

There was a frenzy at shoe stores across the country as the new Air Jordan Concord basketball shoes went on sale very early Friday morning. Hundreds of people have gathered at the Lafayette Square Mall for the release of the new sneakers, which went...

in Pembroke Pines Friday morning along with other Black Friday shoppers camping out for Black Friday deals.

2011-11-23 00:00:00

shop in the back. Retired "DuPonter" Ron Wetzig can give you the back story on many of the interesting home decor pieces here. His wife, interior decorator Jenene Wetzig, also has a hand in the business. "She does all the florals and the fu-fu stuff," Wetzig says with a chuckle.

2011-02-08 00:00:00