Cockeysville News

A man in his mid-twenties was driving a car in the 1200 block of W. Fayette Ave.

Nothing is worse than an after-hours blackberry message from a partner, a client, or an opposing counsel.A As much as I wish I could turn the electronic leash that connects me from my home in Cockeysville to my office in Towson when I finally arrive home after a day of work, it always is "on" and communicating with our server.

A boy, 14, has been arrested and charged with the attempted armed robbery of another teenage boy Wednesday afternoon in the 1200 block of W. 36th St.

William Rush's job prospects haven't gotten any brighter. He is staying home with his son, Billy.

The following is compiled from police reports from the Cockeysville precinct. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible.

In an interesting coincidence, the Beltway has been blessed with boxers who were a part of the first season of "The Contender" all year long.

Virginia Hogan is more interested in style than in fashion. "I love putting things together my own way.

The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities recognized those who have done work with and for people with disabilities at its 19th annual awards luncheon Wednesday in Hunt Valley .

Two candidates who have filed to run for Baltimore County Council next year joined a chorus of people Wednesday calling for reforms to the County Council pension system that allows a member elected to five four-year terms to retire at full pay.

A burst of snow fell early this morning, which was actually forecasted here a few days ago.

Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith Jr. has drawn a lot of attention recently for indicating an interest in the District 7 state senate job soon to be vacated by incumbent Republican Andy Harris , who is expected to run for the 1st District congressional seat next year.

I'm afraid I've been a little slow with this post -- about two days slow -- but I have an excuse.

Baltimore County Police say a man attacked a clerk at a Towson-area Royal Farms store last week by throwing a hot drink in the clerk's face, then took money and snacks.

The Sun's Laura Vozzella reported this week that Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith is selling his house in Reisterstown and moving to an apartment in Cockeysville, with the thought of possibly running for state Senate in the 7th District .

Former Gov. Robert Ehrlich is raising money and calling for a change of leadership in Annapolis, which seems to have many asking the question -- is he planning to run again for governor? 11 News I-Team reporter David Collins said Ehrlich, a Republican, seems to be framing taxes and business regulation as campaign issues.

To launch the 2009 Play 60 Challenge , the Ravens will challenge local students to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day through an incentive-based system.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith said Thursday that he is moving across the county into the 7th Legislative District, where he is considering a run for the Maryland Senate.

How do you unload a 1,401-pound pumpkin? Very carefully, said Valley View Farms' Matt Stromberger.

Baltimore County police are warning Timonium residents to be suspicious of strangers claiming to be workers who need to verify property lines.

Baltimore County's busiest library will become its smallest this week as the Cockeysville branch undergoes a $2.2 million renovation that will add space, materials and equipment.