Author Archive: EOA Staff
Eye On Annapolis is a community based site focusing strictly on Anne Arundel County. These staff postings are general news postings made by our team of bloggers throughout the day and are not attributed to any one particular staff person.
BGE Customers Can Expect To Save $100-$200
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) announced that if the warmer-than-normal weather continues, its customers will likely experience a significant decrease – approximately 16 percent – in winter heating bills this season. In addition to the warmer-than-normal temperatures, as compared to last winter’s colder-than-normal weather, these reductions are driven by a decline in commodity prices [...]
Magothy River Middle School Teacher Removed From Classroom
UPDATE 05:17pm 02/10/2012: We just received a very brief statement from the Anne Arundel County Police Department: The individual was not arrested, but removed from the school. The incident was medical in nature, however, I’m not at liberty to specify further. UPDATE 03:05pm 02/10/2012: We followed up with Bob Mosier, spokesman for Anne Arundel County [...]
Leopold Announces Community Connections Day
County Executive John R. Leopold invites citizens to attend the next Community Connections Day at Severna Park Middle School on March 8. “Every year we try to give the public a chance to learn more about services provided by the County and access information about multiple agencies in one place,” County Executive Leopold said. “Constituent [...]
Regional Recap, February 10, 2012
Inmate Convicted In Corrections Officer’s Slaying. An Anne Arundel County jury has convicted an inmate accused of killing a corrections officer.The jury found Lee Stephens, 32, guilty of first-degree murder Thursday in the stabbing of Cpl. David McGuinn at the now-closed Maryland House of Correction in 2006.Stephens is now eligible for the death penalty at [...]
28 To Compete In Spelling Bee
The champion of the county bee wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee from May 29 through June 1, 2012. There will be other prizes for the county’s top spellers, including monetary awards from the 21st Century Education Foundation, Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster reference books, gift [...]
Madonna Coming To Verizon Center
Madonna is having a huge party and everyone’s invited. The Madonna 2012 World begins May 29, 2012 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sights including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec and a return visit to South America as well as Australia where she has not performed in 20 years. [...]
Rotary Scholarships Available For Graduating Seniors
The Rotary Club of Annapolis is accepting scholarship applications from graduating seniors attending Annapolis high schools, including home-schooled students. Up to four cash scholarship awards of $1,000 each are available to area students who plan to attend an accredited college or university and who have demonstrated a commitment to community service. Relatives of Rotary members [...]
Regional Recap, February 9, 2012
Pit Bull Used As Bait Dog Found Injured. Animal Control officials and police in Anne Arundel County are trying to figure out where a pit bull that was used in a dogfighting operation may have come from after it was found severely injured.The dog, who officials have since named Rocky Road, was found in the [...]
Sweet Transvestites Coming To Anne Arundel Community College
Auditions are set for 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 13 and Feb. 14, for the Anne Arundel Community College Theatre at AACC April production of “The Rocky Horror Show.” That sweet transvestite and his campy crew did the time warp in this classic campy tale of Frank’n’Furter and his band of miscreants. Complete with [...]
Cold Weather Safety Information
The Annapolis Fire Department wants to remind everyone that home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is due in part to an increase in cooking and heating fires. Winter storms that can interrupt electrical service and cause people to turn to alternative heating sources also contribute to the increased [...]
Partners In Care Jewelry Extravaganza
The Partners In Care Boutique will hold its highly-anticipated annual Jewelry Extravaganza on Friday, March 23rd from 11:00am to 7:00pm at the Severna Park Community Center at 623 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Severna Park. The event and parking are free and open to the public. The Jewelry Extravaganza features treasures from Partners In Care’s own “collection” in [...]
Animal Cruelty Investigation In Linthicum
On February 2, 2012, Animal Control responded to the 600 block of Andover Road in Linthicum for a report of an injured Pit Bull called in a by a citizen. Upon arrival, the Animal Control Officer located the severely injured dog and brought him back to the shelter. While at the shelter, staff and supervisors [...]
Regional Recap, February 8, 2012
Primary Offense? Bill Targets Phone Use While Driving. Maryland lawmakers want to enable police to pull someone over if they are talking on a handheld cellphone while driving.The House Environmental Matters Committee held a hearing on the issue Tuesday. The bill would make it a primary offense, instead of a secondary one.That means a police [...]
4 Tons Of Documents Shredded At Arnold Event
Over 100 people took part in a free shredding event Saturday in Arnold, converting old documents into four tons of recyclable shredded paper. The Shred-A-Thon, held at 544 Broadwater Road in Arnold, was sponsored by KD SpaceLifts, a professional organizing service. This was the first time SpaceLifts had hosted such an event. “We met so [...]
This Week In Volunteering
Many Volunteer positions are available through the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County. If you do not see an opportunity below that fits your needs, contact the Volunteer Center at info@volunteerannearundel.org or 410-897-9207. Check our Website: www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org. A few current volunteer opportunities are listed below. Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce The [...]
Regional Recap, February 7, 2012
Former Employee Gets Life For Anne Arundel Dentist’s Murder. A former employee of an Anne Arundel County dentist was sentenced to life in prison for the man’s murder.Shontay Joyner Hickman accepted a life-in-prison plea agreement in the 2006 murder of Dr. Albert Ro. Her attorney, Warren Brown, said she did so in the hope she [...]
Dr. Lori At Annapolis Home Show
The 7th annual Annapolis Home and Remodeling Expo is a one-of-a-kind homeowners event showcasing products and services for the outside of the house, the inside of the house, and the people in the house. The Expo will run for two weekends, February Feb. 18-19, and 25-26 from 10AM-6PM on Saturdays and 11AM-5PM on Sundays. The [...]
SOUPer Bowl Raised $2100
Heritage Baptist Church opened the doors for an afternoon of great food for a great cause at the 6th Annual SOUPer Bowl Lunch for the Light House Shelter on Sunday. This donation-only event, held in the church’s fellowship hall, raised $2100 in two hours. Maryland Speaker of the House Mike Busch, Annapolis Mayor Joshua Cohen, [...]
Regional Recap, February 6, 2012
Police: Officer Tipped Off Drug Suspects. Anne Arundel County police arrested one of their own over the weekend on allegations that he helped suspected drug dealers try to evade police.Cpl. Rick Alexander, 36, was arrested Friday on charges of obstruction and hindering a police officer, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, conspiracy to distribute cocaine and misconduct, [...]
Annapolis Begins Reshuffling Offices
As part of his ongoing commitment to making City Hall more user-friendly and efficient, Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen announces that the first phase of office relocation will begin Wednesday, February 8. The purpose of the move is to create a “one-stop shop” by co-locating all permitting, inspections, Fire Marshal and planning and zoning functions [...]
Excellence In Education Award Nominees Announced
Forty-seven public school teachers and three private school teachers will be honored on April 16, 2012, as Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce celebrate the 26th annual Excellence in Education banquet at the BWI Marriott in Linthicum. The event will also honor local businesses that have [...]
Fordham Brewery Begins Exporting
The Fordham Brewing Company began exporting four styles of craft beer to the United Kingdom this month, urging European drinkers to “declare their independence” from the big breweries. Noting the burgeoning craft beer market in Europe, Fordham has commenced shipping craft beer to the United Kingdom with the help of Heathwick, LTD. The first wave [...]
