Two Sentences Vacated Against Man Who Shot At County Police

ANNAPOLIS – The Court of Special Appeals Wednesday vacated two of the several criminal sentences imposed on a man convicted of shooting at Prince George’s County police while they tried to arrest him for murder in May 1994

Gilchrest Finds Hope in Clinton’s Message

WASHINGTON – President Clinton delivered a positive message Tuesday night that a country that had become “very cynical towards government needed to hear,” Republican Rep

States Must Curb Youth Tobacco Purchasing or Lose Federal Money

WASHINGTON – A new federal regulation requiring states to enforce laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors should not pose a problem for Maryland, one official said

Delegate Wants To Abolish Lieutenant Governorship

ANNAPOLIS – Abolishing the office of lieutenant governor would save hundreds of thousands of dollars each year that could be used to hire more state police or care for the elderly, a Baltimore County lawmaker argued Tuesday

Court Reverses Conviction of Man Who Waived Jury Trial

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals reversed a Howard County drug conviction Tuesday after finding that the defendant had not been properly informed before waiving his right to a trial by jury

Maryland Wildlife Weather the Blizzard of ’96

WASHINGTON – While the blizzard of ’96 forced many residents indoors, Maryland wildlife resorted to other survival strategies

Riverdale Twins Win Twin Scholarships From Former Terp Ball Player

RIVERDALE – The first letter contained the best news she had received Christmas Day

Montgomery County Horse Arenas Collapse Under Weight of Snow

WASHINGTON – When farm foreman Arthur Lee shut the door of the indoor riding arena at Pomfret Farm in Barnesville last Friday, he had no hint he’d leave nothing behind

Southern Md. Delegation Mixed on Glendening Proposals

ANNAPOLIS – Southern Maryland legislators responded warmly to Gov

UM System Anticipates Enrollment Surge

COLLEGE PARK – A University of Maryland System Board of Regents panel predicted Thursday that enrollment would surge in the next 10 years as the baby boom generation’s children reach college age