Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Governor calls budget package "good for all Marylanders." Republicans say burden to local governments may force county governments to increase taxes.
The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a package of three bills that increases taxes on some state residents, shifts part of teacher pensions to local governments and undoes the so-called "doomsday budget." The votes Wednesday afternoon capped the three-day special session called by Gov. Martin O'Malley in order to override more than $500 million in cuts made in a budget passed in early April. The Senate approved the same three bills Tuesday. As part of the package, legislators approved by a vote of 86-51 what amounts to a 50-50 split of teacher pension costs with local governments. The split will be phased in over the next four years beginning July 1 with the new budget year. That bill also includes a doubling of…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Bobcats advance to the regional finals.
Bel Air High School boys lacrosse has earned a place in the regional finals following a 12-10, hard fought victory at Dulaney High School Monday night. The Bobcats will go on to face Howard High School on Wednesday in Howard County. “I knew coming in it would be a battle,” said Bel Air head coach Scoop Kelly. Bel Air lost to Dulaney earlier in the season by a slim 6-5 margin. “I guess it’s sort of ironic that we finished today 12-10 ... and luckily this time we move ahead in the playoffs,” Kelly said. “We caught the ball a little better. We finished [well]. In general our legs were there and we were a little more hungry than that first game of the year.” Three quick goals at the opening of the match put Dulaney in the hole for most of the …
Friday, May 11, 2012
The team of seven students needs about $3,000 to pay for their trip to the global competition in Knoxville, TN.
Seven young adults from Fallston High School have creatively overcome challenges through Destination Imagination, winning at both regional and state level competitions. The group is now on its way to the global Destination Imagination competition in Knoxville, TN—if its members can raise the funds to get there. Destination Imagination, or DI, is a nonprofit organization that provides education opportunities for youth teaching teamwork, critical thinking, creativity and problem solving skills, according to the Destination Imagination website. Bill Kruzynski, whose daughter Caitlin is a member of the Fallston DI team, said he has noticed changes in his daughter through her participation in DI. "Frankly as a result of this her social skills …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Katelyn O'Connor was recognized at Monday's meeting of the Bel Air Board of Commissioners.
Katelyn O'Connor was among 39 semifinalists in the Maryland Municipal League's Mayor's Essay Contest. The contest is designed to help youth understand government. During Monday's meeting, the town recognized Katelyn, a fourth-grade St. Margaret's School student, for her achievement. "We're biased, we think you should have one," Mayor Edward Hopkins said to Katelyn during the presentation. Katelyn also read her essay aloud to the audience in Bel Air Town Hall. "If I were mayor I would face all the challenges head-on," Katelyn said. The essay tackled issues such as being environmentally friendly and obesity. Katelyn was one of several students recognized for achievements during Monday's meeting, including John Carroll School student Austin …
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Plan to fix "Doomsday Budget" includes $247 million in tax increases and elimination of exemptions for single filers earning $100,000 or more and joint filers earning $150,000 or more.
UPDATE (5:59 p.m.)—Some Maryland residents will pay more taxes in the coming year under a plan worked out between Gov. Martin O'Malley and legislative leaders. O'Malley, accompanied by House Speaker Michael Busch and Senate President Thomas V. "Mike" Miller, announced the nearly $35.8 billion plan during a Wednesday morning news conference in Annapolis to discuss the upcoming special session. "To leave this budget incomplete, to leave this budget as it stands right now, would damage the very forward motion that all of us, together, have worked so hard to achieve for our state," O'Malley said. "Progress is a choice," O'Malley said. "Job creation is a choice. Building America's number one schools, making a college education affordable, …
Friday, May 4, 2012
The Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference has released standings.
The Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference released updated standings Friday, including the pairings and game times of the conference title games. Note: The standings are posted by division, in alphabetical order, as provided by the conference. The UCBAC championships are as follows: TENNIS » UCBAC Tournament, May 5, 7 and 8 at Bel Air and Patterson Mill high schools GIRLS LACROSSE » C. Milton Wright vs. Harford Tech, 5:30 p.m. on May 7 at James R. Harris Stadium BOYS LACROSSE » Fallston vs. Harford Tech, 7 p.m. on May 7 at James R. Harris Stadium BASEBALL » North Harford vs. Rising Sun, 6:30 p.m. on May 9 at Harford Community College SOFTBALL » Rising Sun vs. Harford Tech, 7 p.m. on May 9 at Rising Sun TRACK & FIELD » UCBAC Meet, May 8 …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The first round 2012 NFL Draft takes place Thursday at 8 p.m.
Two Bel Air High School sophomores have emerged from weeks of research to release their predictions for the first round NFL Draft. The 2012 NFL Draft first round will begin at 8 p.m. Thursday. You can catch the televised coverage on ESPN. Check out the local duo's predictions the Bel Air High School's online school paper, The Bellarion.
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The student art show is scheduled to take place April 26 at the High School.
The Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference has released standings.
The Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference released updated standings Thursday. Note: The standings are posted by division, in alphabetical order, as provided by the conference. Report scores, share photos & video, suggest story ideas or start a UCBAC blog on Patch by sending an email to harfordcountymd@patch.com
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Two local baseball teams are battling it out for second place in the Chesapeake Division.
Patterson Mill and C. Milton Wright high school varsity baseball teams are neck and neck in the Chesapeake Division, running a close race for second this week. Both the Huskies and the Mustangs have six division wins and two division losses, however, Patterson Mill is ahead overall with 11 total wins and two losses compared to C. Milton's seven wins and five losses when including out of division play. North Harford leads the Chesapeake Division with eight wins and a single loss in division play and 13 wins overall. North Harford's only loss was to Patterson Mill, according to ExploreHarford.com. Check out pictures from Patterson Mill's April 16 game against North East. The Huskies suffered a 3-2 loss on April 16, during a hard-fought …
Kenneth Pahr
1:57 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Dems and O'Malley can do pretty much whatever they want in this state. I turned on WBAL radio today at about 1230pm and heard one of the hosts say, "I'm a Democrat so I think everything should be taxed." Yeah.....I turned on my CD after hearing that BS. more ›