Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Dianna Lynn Marketti pleaded guilty shortly before her trial was set to begin this week at Howard County Circuit Court.
One of the two suspects charged with a string of daytime door kick-in burglaries across Howard County pleaded guilty this week in Howard County Circuit Court. Dianna Lynn Marketti, 31, who is listed at addresses in Glen Burnie and Dundalk, in court records pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree burglary on May 21. Marketti was described by police as the getaway driver in a series of burglaries that involved kicking in doors and stealing valuables from homes throughout Howard County in August and September of 2012. Joseph Leo Baumgarten, 40, of Pasadena, was also charged in the burglaries. Baumgarten is currently awaiting trial, according to online court records. Marketti and Baumgarten's cases drew public criticism after the two …
A Sun reviewer compared a recent visit with his experience shortly after the casino opened last year.
In a review in The Baltimore Sun Wednesday, writer Wesley Case recognized what he called the "crowded and energized floor" on a recent Friday night visit to the Maryland Live! Casino. Table games went live at the casino in April, after voters approved changes to gambling laws on the November ballot. Case wrote that the casino "appeared to be reaping the benefits of democracy." Case wrote he had wondered when the casino opened in November if the traffic would pickup and the facility would remain sustainable. In his review today, he praised the new music venue—Rams Head Center Stage—and the casino's active atmosphere since the addition of table games. "You wouldn't mistake the casino, which opened last June and introduced live table games on…
Lane's family decided not to have a public funeral, but a public memorial is scheduled.
Update - 4:50 p.m. - This article was updated to include specific information about the memorial being held for Dennis Lane. Almost two weeks have passed since local blogger and real estate agent Dennis Lane was killed inside his Ellicott City home. On the Facebook Page of the podcast Lane hosted with Paul Skalny, a note was posted that said no public funeral for Lane would take place, but instead his family would have a small private service. In an email, Tom Coale, Lane's friend and fellow blogger, said Lane's funeral has already taken place and that a public memorial will take place on June 4. The memorial is scheduled to begin with a social at 2 p.m. at Merriweather Post Pavilion and a program will start at 3 p.m. Family and friends …
According to Long and Foster, the market is seeing 'positive trends.'
This April in suburban Maryland, home sales increased, inventory levels continued to fall and "homes continued to sell at a rapid pace," according to Long & Foster. The real estate company's Market Minute reports show that homes were on the market for an average of less than two months throughout the area. The number of homes sold also increased compared to this time last year, according to the report. And the number of homes for sale dropped significantly throughout the Maryland suburbs. Looking to buy a home in Elkridge? Check out local listings.
Duke is a fun-loving, young miniature pinscher mix who gets along well with everyone and is looking for his new family.
Hey guys, my name is Duke and I’m very pleased to meet you! I’m a charming and energetic one-and-a-half to two year old miniature pinscher mix with loads of personality. I’m the complete package: smart, social, affectionate, and playful, with a little mischief mixed in to keep things interesting. I only weigh about 12 pounds, but I’m no shrinking violet, and can run and play with the best of them. Sadly, my owners surrendered me to a shelter in Maryland, and said they just didn’t want me anymore. I don’t understand it, but I’m better off without those guys anyway. I was pretty scared in the shelter and realize how lucky I am to make it out alive. I’ve settled into home life now, and am so thankful for my second chance and the opportunity…
The next casualty of the airline fee craze: carry-on bags.
In 2012, airlines raked in more than $6 billion in baggage and change fees, solely accounting for a 3.7 percent profit margin, according to WTOP. Airlines began collecting additional fees for the once-free baggage began in 2008, when oil hit an all-time high leading toa nearly 50 percent raise in jet fuel prices. Since then, the fees have increased and are typically in the range of $25 for the first checked bag and $35 for the second. These baggage fees added $3.5 billion to airline coffers in 2012, 3.8 percent more than in 2011. While some commercials make light of the anger and frustration caused by the additional fees, a J.D. Power & Associates survey cited by the Los Angeles Times shows that a greater percentage of passengers who pay…
Check back weekly for a roundup of local job opportunities.
Looking for a new job? Your first job? Patch is searching local employment ads and will feature, weekly some local opportunities. Good luck in your search! Elkridge Sims Recycling Services is looking for a truck driver. Wells Fargo is hiring a personal banker. Corporate Brokers, LLC seeks a data analyst. UnitedHealth Group is looking for a hospital network contract manager. Welcome Wagon is hiring an account executive. MarketSource seeks a part-time technology sales specialist. Aerotek is looking for outdoor warehouse employees. Kolb Electric is hiring an electrical foreman. Lorien Health Systems seeks a certified medicine aide. Looking for something different? Click here for more jobs in Elkridge Columbia Pandora Jewlery is looking for …
Yes, Wednesdays can be a challenge. Need some inspiration from those who "climbed a mountain?"
Are Wednesdays really so tough? Well, yes, they can be. Here, though, is to keeping things in perspective. For more than a month now, Patch and Grape-Nuts have teamed up to present stories about your neighbors - neighbors who have faced challenges that would seem insurmountable to many of us. But not to the people we've featured in this series, Journeys. Not surprisingly, the stories have generated dozens of comments on Patch and on Facebook: "Great story..." "Thanks for sharing..." "So wonderfully inspiring..." And, so, here they are again. Great stories shared to inspire. Take a look at what these people have faced. Then click on the story to see their responses. And feel better about your tough Wednesday. Enterprising Dad Juggles …
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Didn't plan a whole weekend away? Here are a few places where you can go to for just the day.
Not everyone plans a getaway for Memorial Day weekend. But if you don't want to be stuck in the house with the kids for three days, a solidly-planned day trip with the family may do you some good. To avoid traffic, don't travel Friday evening through Saturday morning and Sunday evening through Monday. Which leaves Saturday and Sunday as days to take one of these day trips. Being a native Delawarean, I will tell you that Delaware Beaches are the best. (It's OK, I listed my biases in my profile.) But, seriously, the drive isn't too bad from our region and there are a lot of options once you get there—from the games and rides on the Rehoboth boardwalk and outlet shopping, to the bars in Dewey, to the award-winning seafood and even just a good…
