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Animal rescuers
 | | The Baltimore County Fire Department’s Advanced Tactical Rescue Team trained in the emergency rescue of horses, cattle and other large animals at Caves Farm in Owings Mills. Fire fighters and other personnel learned how to handle and rescue large animals caught in burning buildings, floods, mud and other emergency situations. The importance of animal rescue was highlighted when Hurricane Katrina left 250,000 pets and animals stranded and in need of assistance. Susan C. Ingram/Staff photo |
With more foreclosures mounting, county adds staff to help
SUSAN C. INGRAM 02.JUL.08
Officials want distressed homeowners to seek help
Inside: Fed leaves short-term interest rate alone
The Office of Community Conservation recently added a staffperson to help homeowners facing foreclosure, which has quadrupled in Baltimore County over the past year. (See full story)Dumping becomes an eyesore at shopping center
 | | Dumpsters behind businesses at Liberty Plaza shopping center have become a site for illegal dumping. Susan C. Ingram/Staff photo. |
SUSAN C. INGRAM 02.JUL.08
County code enforcement officials are working with business owners and the fire department to curtail unsightly, illegal dumping around trash containers behind Liberty Plaza shopping center. (See full story) |
As recycling center closes, people look for alternatives
 | | Granite resident Hazel S. Moore was disappointed to find out the recycling drop-off center in Randallstown was closing. Susan C. Ingram/Staff photo. |
SUSAN C. INGRAM 02.JUL.08
“I’m just getting my family aware of the importance of recycling,” Hazel S. Moore said after dropping recyclables off at the Northwest Recycling Center in Randallstown recently. She didn’t know the center was scheduled to close June 29. (See full story) |
Nonprofit animal shelter starts in Owings Mills
BAXTER SMITH 02.JUL.08
Three animal lovers have launched Fur the Love of Paws, a new animal shelter in Owings Mills. The three formed the nonprofit because there are many more adoptable animals needing homes than what existing shelters can handle, they said. (See full story)Jewish social service agencies now under one roof
BAXTER SMITH 02.JUL.08
Aiming to eliminate duplication and simplify service delivery, four Jewish social services organizations have merged their operations into the newly launched Jewish Community Services. (See full story)Proceeds from jazz concert help fund scholarships
 | | Scholarship recipients and officials at the Randallstown High School jazz concert. Submitted photo. |
BRUCE SIMON 02.JUL.08
Event is kickoff for fall cultural festival
Keyboardist and teacher Marcus Johnson highlighted a jazz concert June 21 at Randallstown High that also featured the awarding of scholarships to deserving youth. (See full story) |
25.JUN.08 Meow! Summer reading is fun!
25.JUN.08 County probes for Liberty Road redevelopment
25.JUN.08 With tomato alert on, farmers say try local
25.JUN.08 Misunderstood illness often stymies doctors, patients
25.JUN.08 Driver safety
25.JUN.08 Experts: With summer here, avoid harmful sun exposure
25.JUN.08 Reisterstown Express snags Father's Day Classic
18.JUN.08 Liberty association hears business corridor plans
18.JUN.08 East Cherry Hill Road extension, bridge a go
18.JUN.08 New face in 11th District
18.JUN.08 Ruppersberger: Iraqis must step up their security
18.JUN.08 Board: Swift on $12 M, but big debate over 10 cents
18.JUN.08 Age of retirement
11.JUN.08 Broadway bound
11.JUN.08 New Town High gives diplomas to 240 grads
11.JUN.08 High honors earned by Class of 2008
11.JUN.08 Rezoning request draws opposition
11.JUN.08 Milford Mill Academy bids adieu to the Class of 2008
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