Maryland comptroller: Tourism business could be improved by drafting a new school schedule

During a Line at the Lake event, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot spoke to members of the Chamber of Commerce, local legislators and officials about an initiative that he is seeking to reconvene schools statewide after Labor Day.
http://times-news.com/local/x234165523/Maryland-comptroller-Tourism-business-could-be-improved-by-drafting-a-new-school-schedule

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 20:52:29 -0700

Board of Public Works approves funding for Oakland, Dan’s Mountain pool projects

Maryland’s Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved a $785,433 grant to help the town of Oakland modify two water treatment plans.
http://times-news.com/local/x1968169298/Board-of-Public-Works-approves-funding-for-Oakland-Dan-s-Mountain-pool-projects

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 20:51:58 -0700

Oakland Raider Heyward-Bey charged with drunken driving

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, the seventh pick in the 2009 NFL draft, was charged on Thursday with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop last month, an official said. Heyward-Bey, who was stopped on April 7 at 2:40 a.m., faces up to six months in jail if convicted, said Stephanie Ong, a representative for the San Francisco ...
http://news.yahoo.com/oakland-raider-heyward-bey-charged-020221984--nfl.html

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 19:02:21 -0700

Blacks, Gays And The Church: A Complex Relationship

Fairly or not, African-Americans have become the public face of resistance to same-sex marriage, owing to their religious beliefs and the outspoken opposition of many black pastors. Yet the presence of gays and lesbians in black churches is common. And the fact that they often hold leadership positions in their congregations is the worst kept secret in black America.
http://keranews.org/post/blacks-gays-and-church-complex-relationship

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:46:28 -0700

Chen, Davis Lead Orioles Over A’s 10-1

Wei-Yin Chen pitched seven strong innings, Chris Davis had four RBIs, Adam Jones and Robert Andino each had three hits and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 10-1.
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/04/28/chen-davis-lead-orioles-over-as-10-1/

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:14:47 -0700

New Jersey Military Families Receive Free In Vitro Fertilization Cycle from Reproductive Medicine Associates of New ...

MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the country prepares to honor America's heroes this Memorial Day, local fertility clinic Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey ( RMANJ ) will ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jersey-military-families-receive-free-151200912.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 08:12:00 -0700

Potential developers should proceed with percolation tests pronto

Recently passed legislation limiting septic systems for housing projects in Maryland contains grandfathering provisions, and Garrett County leaders have suggested that property owners take advantage of them.
http://times-news.com/local/x241731154/Potential-developers-should-proceed-with-percolation-tests-pronto

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 20:04:50 -0700

Thursday's Maryland Track Results

1, Dnique Phillip, North East, 12.23Q, w:-1.4. 2, Markeisha Creek, Calvert, 12.43Q, w:-0.9. 3, Laura Klosterman , Oakdale, 12.64Q, w:-0.9. 4, Melody Woody, Gwynn Park, 12.70q, w:-1.4. 4, Paige Chapman , Harford Tech, 12.70Q, w:-1.4. 6, Erin Patrice , Liberty, 12.75q, w:-0.9. 7, Brittany Meads, Joppatowne, 12.78q, w:-0.9. 8, Shawtasia Hinton, Douglass-B, 12.97q, w:-1.4. 9, Kara Patrice, Liberty ...
http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Thursday-s-Maryland-Track-Results-3584328.php

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 18:36:36 -0700

President of Allan Hancock College takes chancellorship in Oakland

The president of Allan Hancock College is taking on a new challenge.
http://www.ksby.com/news/president-of-allan-hancock-college-takes-chancellorship-in-oakland/

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 17:05:54 -0700

Oakland gas station robbed at gunpoint

No injuries were reported Wednesday night when a man armed with a handgun robbed the 135 Liberty Gas Station at Maryland Highway and Weber Road.
http://times-news.com/local/x241729338/Oakland-gas-station-robbed-at-gunpoint

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 20:07:46 -0700