Dr. John Crossan O’Donovan, a retired pediatrician who practiced in Dundalk, died of heart disease Sunday at his Raleigh, North Carolina, home. He was 85 and formerly lived in Dundalk. Born in Baltimore and raised on Ruscombe Lane, he was the son of Dr. Charles O’Donovan Jr., a physician, and his wife, Eleanora Coper O’Donovan. Known as “Cross,” he was a Gilman School, Yale … [Read more...] about John Crossan O’Donovan, retired Dundalk pediatrician, dies
Moore’s budget plan raises taxes on wealthiest Maryland residents. Could it push them out?
Gov. Wes Moore’s new budget proposal would raise taxes on Maryland’s wealthiest residents by adding two new tax brackets at income thresholds the state previously did not account for — a plan that some Republicans worry could backfire. As the state wrestles with a $3 billion budget deficit, Moore is asking “Marylanders who have done exceptionally well financially” to contribute … [Read more...] about Moore’s budget plan raises taxes on wealthiest Maryland residents. Could it push them out?
Wayne O. Eppers Jr., Hampden funeral home assistant, dies
Wayne O. Eppers Jr., who spent seven decades in the funeral business in a variety of roles, died Jan. 8 from colon cancer at his Hampden home. He was 87. “Wayne was our guy who did transfers, greeted people, took flowers to the cemetery and made sure everything ran smoothly,” said Carol Myers, a longtime funeral director at Burgess-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home in Hampden, where Mr. … [Read more...] about Wayne O. Eppers Jr., Hampden funeral home assistant, dies
Westminster boys basketball holds off late Liberty surge for 63-56 win
With his sleeves rolled up, Westminster boys basketball coach Tyler Forster was laser-focused as he guided his basketball team through the final moments of another tough Carroll County battle. The first-year coach finally relaxed and smiled once the game’s final seconds ticked off the clock. His Owls were was starting to get it. “Our guys are finally starting to buy in,” he … [Read more...] about Westminster boys basketball holds off late Liberty surge for 63-56 win
Trump issues sweeping pardon of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who attacked police
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned or commuted the prison sentences of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, including people convicted of seditious conspiracy and assaulting police officers, using his clemency powers on his first day in office to undo the … [Read more...] about Trump issues sweeping pardon of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who attacked police