Eagles Fall, Same-Sex Stalls And 25 lbs. of Pot: News Roundup For 3/6 - 3/13

News
The extension of one of Owings Mills' main roadways to Randallstown is on track and unrelated to the start of developments at the Ballard Green property.

Although defeated, the Owings Mills High School mock trial team said their experience at the Historic Courthouse in Towson Wednesday night provided them with benefits far beyond the competition.

Police and fire
A traffic stop in Nebraska this weekend resulted in drugs and weapons charges for an Owings Mills man. His first court appearance is on March 30.

An car crash on southbound I-795 tied up traffic just before rush hour on Wednesday. No fatalities were reported despite the look on the scene.

Sports
For the second year in a row, Dunbar easily steals the Eagles' run for state champs this year. Owings Mills shot 18-53 from the field and tallied a season-low in points as the Poets pulled away early behind 22 points from senior Devante Wallace.

Lansdowne's Nick LaGuerre earns first team honors while four Owings Mills players and a few from New Town are among those selected.

Government

The Maryland House of Delegates on Friday effectively killed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage by sending the measure back to committee, where it's not expected to resurface this year.

Members of several local Parent Teacher Associations from around the county vented their frustrations over Rule 1300 during the County Council meeting Monday. While they said it limits community use of school buildings, the council members were only able to sit and listen.

Opinion

Media relations and homeland security were the topics at the second night of class at Baltimore County's 30th Citizens Police Academy. Your Owings Mills Patch Editor Diana Soliwon recounts what she learned.

Two Fridays ago, the Maryland House Judiciary Committee the same-sex marriage bill to the House of Delegates. It has since been back to the committee, essentially killing the legislation this year. Thoughts?

Columns

Fat Tuesday and some nice weather in Maryland led to the last Mardi Gras edition of the year for Cajun Creations cooking columnist.

One mom looks back on the day her daughter celebrated on of their faith's largest traditions.