Here is the Carroll County 2024-25 All-County boys basketball team: Coach of the Year: Johnathan Forester, Westminster Heading into the season, Westminster coach Johnathan Forester knew his team had the talent, but he wanted them to bring the energy for the season to be a success. He certainly led by example. Forester’s energy was on display all season as he led the Owls. After … [Read more...] about Carroll County 2024-25 boys basketball All-County team
Baltimore Titanic survivor deserves her day
A few days ago, a “for sale” sign appeared at a Charles Village crossroads. The 19th-century childhood home of Lucile Polk Carter, Baltimore’s most celebrated Titanic passenger, is up for sale. There’s never been a plaque on the gray stone and slate residence at the northwest corner of Saint Paul and 29th streets. But 113 years ago, almost to the date, reporters were banging on … [Read more...] about Baltimore Titanic survivor deserves her day
Larry P. Scriggins, corporate business lawyer, dies
Larry P. Scriggins, an attorney and partner at Piper & Marbury (now DLA Piper) who served on the boards of cultural institutions, died of an aneurysm March 31 at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. The former Mount Vernon resident was 88. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, he was the son of Thomas Scriggins, a Lockheed Martin executive and Patricia … [Read more...] about Larry P. Scriggins, corporate business lawyer, dies
Military games in Wuhan linked to early COVID cases, raising questions about DOD report
The World Military Games in October 2019 brought together 9,000 athletes from 100 countries in the city of Wuhan, China, to compete in an Olympic-style event for service members. As it turned out, many who attended soon became very ill with symptoms that we later learned were very similar to those of a new virus named COVID-19. Months later, top military officials under … [Read more...] about Military games in Wuhan linked to early COVID cases, raising questions about DOD report
Baltimore City schools to go cellphone-free next year after board OKs restrictions
The Baltimore City school board voted to restrict student cellphone use during school at its meeting Tuesday. “The proposed revisions aim to enhance our learning environments, mitigate distractions, and foster meaningful interactions among students and school staff,” City Schools wrote on its website about its proposed revisions to Board Policy JICJ, which governs device … [Read more...] about Baltimore City schools to go cellphone-free next year after board OKs restrictions