Top 5 Stories of the Week

Last week was pretty jam-packed with news and events. In case you missed something, here's a rundown of my favorite stories from the week, as judged by newsworthiness and reader feedback.

Buzzer Beater in Millersville—The Arundel High boys basketball team had a perfect record going into its game against Old Mill on Tuesday. But the dream of an unblemished season ended as Old Mill scored the game-winning basket as time expired. 

Franchot Blasts the Democrats—Peter Franchot, the comptroller of the state of Maryland, is a Democrat. And he spoke Thursday at the 33rd District Democratic Club in Odenton. But that didn't prevent him from issuing sharp words toward his own party on the issues of taxation and spending.

Fatal Crash on Route 3—It happened while most of us were sleeping Thursday morning, but a Ford Explorer crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on Route 3 south near the Village at Waugh Chapel. One person died, another was hospitalized and two other people ran from the scene.

Woman Injured by Runaway Van—Based on what I hear from readers and friends, this kind of thing happens all too often. In this case, police said a Gambrills woman left her van in drive when she walked down her driveway to get the mail. The van began rolling, and she was seriously hurt when she tried to stop it.

Walgreens Work Begins—Construction crews have been on the scene clearing out an area for Walgreens to move in on Piney Orchard Parkway. The Rieve's Deli at the site will move to the southeast, facing Odenton Road.