Section: CWC

Arundel senior celebrates graduation early with ill mother

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Sadiyyah Owens of Odenton struggled to hold back tears as she took the stage at Arundel High School dressed in a white cap and gown and carrying a single, long-stemmed rose with a spray of white baby's breath.

"Mom, you mean so much to me, and to all of us," she said to the woman in the front row. "My biggest fear was that she wouldn't be able to come and see me graduate."

The senior celebrated her high...

Anti-slots petitions questioned

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Although opponents of slots at Arundel Mills mall said they submitted thousands more signatures than needed in support of a ballot referendum, several observers have expressed concerns that the petition's language was misrepresented in some cases.

Councilman Ron Dillon, R-Pasadena, who voted in favor of slots at Arundel Mills, said some petitioners have told people the referendum would put slots at Laurel Park. That's not the ca...

Deal set to spur Gambrills shopping center

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00

On the heels of the sale of the Village at Waugh Chapel, developer Brian Gibbons said he is on the verge of finalizing a deal with the new owners to get his next project rolling.

For years, the $300-million Village South at Waugh Chapel project has been planned as a sprawling companion to the just-sold Village at Waugh Chapel next door.

The recession has frozen credit markets, but the sale of the existing shopping center has provi...

Odenton express train dead on arrival

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00

State officials have derailed the dream of an express train between Odenton and Washington's Union Station.

The Maryland Transit Authority notified county leaders last week that there is no money to pay for a direct train to help accommodate the crush of commuters expected to arrive at Fort George G. Meade later this year.

Local transportation planners are still looking to other options, particularly buses, to boost ridership ...

Officials zero in on Fort Meade roads

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Fears of traffic gridlock remain among transit planners, but they are moving ahead with small-scale solutions to help handle the massive influx of new workers this year and next at Fort George G. Meade.

Most of the more tha...

Around West County: Arundel High School places nine on All-County Band

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Arundel High School placed nine musicians on the 2009-10 All-County Concert Band, following auditions at North County High School.

Senior clarinetist Katy Protin earned her third selection, while senior alto saxophonist Aaron Eppinger and senior trombonist Chris Greco earned their second selection.

The six Arundel musicians who earned their first selection are senior trombonist Sam Boone, junior french horn player Amanda McHarg, j...

Bolstering the Odenton Town Center plan

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00

County officials are hoping a more streamlined master plan for the proposed Odenton Town Center could kick the development of the mixed-use urban hub into high gear.

County Council members are close to approving a revised master plan for the 1,600-acre town center and amending the current County Code to speed up the permit process for projects slated for the development and establish an incentive program for developers.

West count...

Luxury homes proposed for Gambrills

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Gambrills-based Equilibrium Horse Center has been luring visiting horse lovers to its ranch for more than 25 years.

Now the center is hoping to beckon homeowners as the centerpiece of a 225-acre luxury home community built around the horse farm.

Owners of the swath of land just off Underwood Road in northern Gambrills recently gave greater Crofton-area residents a preliminary look at their plans for the proposed 42-home Adair Farm...

Around West County: Spirit of the Eagle Award honors late Scout's work

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00

The late Aaron James Hargadon was a member of Odenton Boy Scout Troop 209 and a Life Scout before he died suddenly in his home on Feb. 18, 2009. He was 15 years old.

Earlier this month, Aaron's family accepted the Spirit of the Eagle Award, honoring his work at a Four Rivers District ceremony and meeting held at Old Mill High School.

"In almost 54 years in Scouting, this is only the third one of these awards that I have p...