A wreck on East Princeton Street in Crofton sent a woman to the hospital Saturday afternoon Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say a vehicle driven by Sharon West was eastbound when she slowed down for traffic and was hit from behind by a vehicle driven by Charlotte Hawkins West was treated and transported by Hopkinsville EMS to Jennie Stuart Health for possible back injuries Crofton (WBFF) — Officials are looking for a suspect who allegedly entered a woman's apartment and assaulted her Thursday morning in Crofton officers responded to a home invasion and attempted sex offense at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Park Ridge Circle in Crofton officers said they spoke with the woman who reported an unknown suspect entered her residence and assaulted her ALSO READ | 2 students arrested in connection to Meade High School stabbing incident police said it is believed the suspect was intending to commit a sex offense and Patrol canvassed the area but were unable to locate a suspect Patrol officers are maintaining an increased police presence in the area Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Sex Offense Unit at 410-222-4732 Anyone who observes any suspicious activity or needs immediate assistance should call 911 This tour will be held at the site of the Crofton Golf (Beaver Creek) Stream Restoration - Phase I This is the first of a multi-phase restoration effort estimated to span approximately 4,500 linear feet Construction of this section was just completed over the summer so this will be a unique opportunity to see a restoration site in its infancy we anticipate this site maturing into a heavily vegetated wetland complex and the structures will be much harder to see.  The maximum group size is 20 people, so reserve your spot now! If you miss this tour, then have no fear - follow @aawatershedbureau on Facebook and Instagram and stay tuned for more "Watershed Walks" coming soon Preparing for the Event (after you've registered): Questions? Please reach out to BWPR’s Education & Outreach Coordinator, Sally Albright at pwalbr00@aacounty.org or 410-222-0136 They defeated Fayetteville State (994-904) They wrapped up the weekend with a hard-fought 768-732 victory over Livingstone Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here 2025Parade aims to feature only the best products and services There’s nothing better than going thrifting and miraculously walking away with an insane deal on something that you later find out retails for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Genuine crystal dinnerware that usually costs $300 just chilling on the shelf with a $5 sticker on it? I even found a red Versace blazer at Goodwill once for $10 Whether or not it was real remains to be seen the rush of knowing that you could find your white whale at any moment This must be what winning the lottery feels like it’s not always the fruitful endeavor we hope it is you might walk away with nothing more than a few chipped plates and an old pair of shoes the treasure hunt continues until that fateful day when we find an authentic Le Creuset in a discontinued colorway Fortunately, if thrifting isn’t your thing but you have to have a Le Creuset—preferably at a more affordable price point—Aldi has just the thing it won’t set you back more than a meager $9.  Related: Aldi Is Selling a Sleek Cold Press Juicer That Looks Eerily Similar to a Williams Sonoma Style More Than 2x the Price The budget-friendly retailer added a verdant, springy Stoneware Baking Dish by Crofton to its famed Aldi Finds section you might mistake it for a more expensive option from Le Creuset This must-have baking dish is perfect for oven-to-table cooking and comes in green Its square shape makes it perfect for a range of recipes whether you’re making a roast or baking a casserole this stoneware dish is oven-safe up to 450°F as well as microwave-safe it can go for a quick spin in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.  In contrast, Le Creuset’s Heritage Square Dish costs a whopping $55 Who needs thrifting when Aldi is dishing out deals like this because these definitely won’t stick around for long Christopher spent his formative years in Lima Peru after his family moved there during his childhood Rossall College in the UK and McGill University in Montreal he later worked for the Trane Corporation and KeepRite-Unifin before starting his own manufacturer’s representative company marked by its cultural richness and vibrant landscapes deeply influenced him and ignited his lifelong appreciation for nature he learned to sketch and developed a love of the outdoors spending his childhood hunting and fishing along the coastal savannahs and beaches near Lima The sights and sounds of the Latin world left a lasting impression inspiring him to capture the unspoiled beauty of his surroundings with charcoal and watercolour shorelines and rich textures of the region He continued to refine his craft at McGill University in Canada Whether painting en plein air in the Caribbean or in his Martha’s Vineyard studio he sought to capture the spirit of the natural world Christopher’s love for Latin culture extended beyond visual art filling his home with the rhythms and melodies that reminded him of Peru His talent for cooking and gardening complemented his artistic nature as he enjoyed entertaining and sharing bold flavors Friends and family came for exceptional cooking flirtatious winks and engaging conversations Christopher’s greatest loves were his daughter Beryl and wife Marylouise He was happiest in their company — whether driving along the beach on Chappaquiddick traveling to new places or simply enjoying quiet moments at home He leaves behind a legacy of creativity and art that reflects his lifelong connection to the many seascapes he loved he is survived by his wife Marylouise Crofton-Atkins Janet Sweeney Rico and the nursing staff at Phillips House twenty-one for their diligent and compassionate care consider making a donation to Massachusetts General Hospital designating the donation to the Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine The Vineyard Gazette welcomes obituaries of people who have lived or vacationed regularly on Martha’s Vineyard Tuesday for publication in print on Friday Obituaries will appear online and in print — Images from a storage building at Bell Branch Park in Crofton show what coaches found when they stopped off to begin preparing for the spring sports season “They discovered that folks had smashed through the exterior doors on the back side of the building and then gone through on a bit of a rampage inside breaking storage bins—-things like that with no intent other than destruction,” said Crofton Athletic Council President Mike Gentine This is the second time in recent months someone has targeted the storage building but the first time it was limited to just graffiti there’s an estimated $10,000 worth of damage leaving three of the ball fields without lights “We operate the sporting programs in partnership with the county and my understanding is there are conversations going on right now with the county about getting some security cameras installed,” Gentine told us Words turned into action when we spotted crews installing a camera in the parking lot next to the site of the vandalism Chris Underwood of a local real estate team of the same name has stepped in to help “My daughter’s done lacrosse here in Crofton We have three sons that have done baseball and lacrosse as well,” said Underwood these board members—-they’re out here every day.” Break in at storage building in public park MenuPapersTranslateSearch SiteThe Crofton JournalNewsSuperintendent contract offered to Mark WraggeSuperintendent contract offered to Mark WraggeStaff Following the announcement last month that current Crofton Superintendent of Schools the Crofton Board of Education began a search for a new superintendent this time deciding to check within the system as a first step Johnnie Ostermeyer (secondary principal) – and at a special meeting on January 6 the Board went into closed session to discuss the interview finalists the Board returned to open session and unanimously passed a motion to offer a contract and begin negotiations with Mark Wragge The Board’s regular meeting for January has been scheduled for Monday and it was mentioned by Superintendent Look that Board approval will be sought to approve a contract with Wragge at that meeting The Crofton Journal108 W. Main St.Crofton, NE 68730(402) 388-4355 — He came in the still of night at 1:30 in the morning and entered a ground-floor unit in a Crofton apartment complex where an intruder came face to face with a woman who grabbed a baseball bat in her bedroom and drove him away “She’s got to worry about her safety,” said Aaryn Harris who lives in the complex “I don’t know if she had kids or if she had pets she’s got to walk on eggshells in her own house.” so that’s not putting nobody’s mind at ease." Especially since police say the man behind the home invasion left no doubt about what he was after “Let’s just say that his behavior pattern and things that he said we believe that this was an attempted sex offense,” said Justin Mulcahy of the Anne Arundel County Police Department “He was attempting to sexually assault the victim in this case before he fled.” detectives are still trying to come up with a suspect and they’re asking for your help They are asking residents to report anything suspicious they may have seen or heard in the wee hours of the morning on Thursday and to check their Ring cameras for possible footage “We understand that this can be distressing for a community and can cause any panic or fear,” said Mulcahy “so we have had extra patrols in the area over the last four days and we’ll continue to do so.” A pledge to better protect the community after one brave woman had to do so on her own “but I’m not gonna say… I guess it makes the community feel safer LINCOLN - Crofton gained a manner of revenge on 2024's Class C2 state champ but the names on the front of the jersey were the same as last year when Yutan upset the previously unbeaten Warriors in the title game Crofton got the better of the Chieftains in the quarterfinals Their stifling defense held Yutan to just 31% shooting from the field - including a 1-for-10 performance from deep - and forced 26 turnovers YUTAN       -  6 10  4  8 - 28 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2024 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Saturday The Mass will be live streamed and can be viewed at www.facebook.com/WintzRay Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton with a rosary and vigil service at 7:00 PM Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Crofton The family of Bridget asks only for prayers the family asks that in lieu of plants or flowers consider a gift of a basket of something for the young children She loved growing up on the family farm with her brothers and sisters and graduated from Crofton High School in 2013 She sought her degree in psychology with a minor in education and coaching from the University of South Dakota She will be remembered at USD as an amazing (Coyote) basketball player and team leader She went on to obtain her master’s in school counseling which allowed her to do what she loved - to help people Bridget applied her passion as an elementary guidance counselor at Crofton she was near completion of obtaining her master’s in school administration.  Bridget married Taylor Schumacher on May 26 and to this union they were blessed with 4 beautiful children you’re moms one true love.” A love that only deepened as she took on her favorite title of Mom “I just want to be with my kids” Her daycare provider would always say as soon as Bridget pulled into the driveway she would run to the door whether that was going to Taylor’s softball games she loved being with her children and her husband more than anything in the world From the moment she became a wife and mother she spent every waking moment making sure that her family was taken care of and “well fed” and anniversary the most special by adding her own little touch.  She had a way of making everyone around her feel like family whether you were a neighbor next door or a cousin ten hours away she welcomed you with a dimple smile or a long friendly conversation A conversation that made each person walk away feeling special and one in which they would never forget Her lasting impression on people was contagious and one always worth remembering.  Bridget didn’t need to vocalize or outwardly express her faith Even if that meant dragging her four “busy” kids to church by herself she was bound and determined to pass on her faith to her children Her children quickly took on her faith by finding a love for nativity scenes and baby Jesus This love led to a nativity collection that the kids are always excited to arrange and display it didn’t always matter how it looked but how it made the kids feel.  daughter Tia; her parents Gary and Joselyn Arens of Crofton and four nephews and two nieces; and many aunts Bridget was preceded in death by her baby angel Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Crofton (WBFF) — A 57-year-old man was taken into custody after police found him under the influence with a Glock on his passenger floorboard Thursday afternoon officers went to the 2100 block of Espey Court in Crofton for a report of a driver slumped behind the wheel of a silver Acura MDX illegally parked in the roadway police say the driver displayed clear signs of alcohol impairment ALSO READ | 45-year-old man faces attempted 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Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription Your current subscription does not provide access to this content Please use the button below to manage your account  Verify you have a print subscription to get free digital access to our website INTRODUCTORY OFFER - $2 for first three months Access all content on our website for 48 hours CROFTON — The Crofton girls basketball team didn’t find its stride during the opening seven minutes of Friday evening’s Class C2-2 district championship game But once the Warriors established their preferred pace Maggie Moon’s squad not only answered the initial 7-0 run by Centura by scoring eight of the next 10 points for a 10-9 first-quarter lead but also steadily took control of the game’s momentum 19-7 and 10-7 over the next three periods to claim a 54-27 win and the return trip to the state basketball tournament that goes with it “I think (an important factor for us) was the pace We talked all week about defensive pressure and then when we get a defensive rebound we have to run in transition,” Moon said “It can’t be just one person running in transition — everybody’s got to run so (our opponent) has to defend in transition The girls did a nice job finishing around the rim By establishing the faster pace of the game Crofton also became increasingly comfortable moving the ball within its offense against the Centurions’ 2-3 matchup zone often using passes from the short corner into post player Jaisie Janssen “We didn’t shoot the ball quite as well as we wanted to but that’s fine because the girls inside did a really nice job,” Moon said ‘I don’t care if you miss the four before it shoot the fifth,’ and they had that mentality I hope they have the confidence to shoot the fifth.” responded with a game-high total of 21 points making 6 of 10 field goals and 9 of 12 free throws “Jaisie actually wrestled her freshman year Then she came back and played (basketball) last year and grew a lot,” Moon said and this year she’s done a really good job She’s one of the hardest workers in the gym always staying after (practice) getting extra shots up and working on her moves.” The Warriors also got solid play from the team’s four seniors with Sammie Allen and Lexi Wiebelhaus contributing 11 and 9 points but also — along with Cassie Allen and Jaida Allen —instigating aggressive defense and sparking fastbreak opportunities with steals and passes down the floor to teammates for layups and she does a really nice job in that role She’s a really good leader for our second group,” Moon said who are good all-around players that hustle defensively and offensively Her contribution doesn’t always show up on the stat sheet but it shows up on the coaches’ stat sheet.” Centura (15-12) entered the game with four consecutive victories the Centurions earned a 53-46 upset win over Maywood-Hayes Center (21-5) in the semifinal and topped Hastings St making just 6 of 23 field goal attempts and converting only 8 of 30 free-throw chances was able to reach double figures for the Centurions with 11 points last year’s Class C2 state runner-up in Moon’s second year as head coach have been looking forward to a return trip to Lincoln after falling in the championship game to Yutan Moon said the Yutan loss was “a 15-to-20 point loss where we didn’t shoot the ball as well or play quite as well as we wanted to.” Crofton has the confidence established during a 23-3 campaign — with 18 of those wins coming over teams with winning records — and is poised for a quality performance in Lincoln “Coming off of last year’s loss to Yutan in the championship game it’s been a motivating factor to get back down (to state) and have that opportunity again,” Moon said “We’ll have the chance now to be there and try to do better.” Rob Dover of Norfolk is concerned about Nebraska’s growing budget gap MADISON — A Norfolk man faces up to 32½ years in prison after being convicted of five felonies and three misdemeanors on Friday in Madison County District Court A starting position in the front row was no guarantee for success in any of the six “A” features at Off Road Speedway on Saturday night You might ask "What is the senior center all about?" O’NEILL — The Boone Central boys and Pierce girls took home victories at the Mid-State Conference meet on Saturday visions of last year’s insect problems may invade gardeners’ minds Will bean leaf beetles chew holes in bean pods Will gray squash bugs mass on squash or pumpkin vines Are cucumber beetles going to spread bacterial wilt to… MADISON — A Norfolk man arrested for driving drunk twice in a span of 18 months will spend at least the next 20 months in prison WAYNE — The Wayne State women's golf team earned a first-time-ever designation this spring by qualifying for the NCAA Division II national playoffs with an invitation to the Central Regional which will be held at KickingBird Golf Course in Edmond The Norfolk Farmers Market opened Saturday with new vendors local musicians and a first-ever kickoff event for the 2025 Nebraska Passport Program USD basketball player unexpectedly dies at 30A former Crofton and USD basketball player unexpectedly died at 30 years old on Oct 4:36 PM CDTBy News Channel NebraskaBridget (Arens) SchumacherCROFTON -- A former Crofton and USD basketball player unexpectedly died at 30 years old on Oct Bridget (Arens) Schumacher died unexpectedly at a hospital in Yankton Schumacher played basketball for Crofton High School and the University of South Dakota.  Schumacher led her Crofton team to a 2012 Nebraska C2 State Championship In the the 2015-16 season she helped her team win the Women's National Invitation Tournament she was South Dakota's Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year earned South Dakota's Courage Award and she was South Dakota's school record holder for career games played - 137 She leaves behind four kids and her husband Taylor Schumacher.  Schumacher was an elementary guidance counselor at Crofton She was close to obtaining her master's in school administration when she passed.  Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton.  The Mass of Christian Burial for Bridget Rose Schumacher will be Nov The Mass will be streamed live and will be able to be watched on Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service's Facebook page.  Crofton (WBFF) — A 16-year-old Glen Burnie boy was arrested after police allegedly saw him with a loaded Glock during a traffic stop in Crofton an officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Crain Highway and Crofton Boulevard in Crofton on a blue 2006 Ford ALSO READ | Gov. Wes Moore expanding state government despite $3B deficit, raising taxpayer concerns police said the officer saw a rear-seat passenger in possession of a loaded 9mm Glock handgun who is prohibited from possessing firearms Cassie Allen of Crouton drives to the basket Jaisie Janssen of Crofton takes a shot guarded by Allison Kirchmann of Yutan Jaida Allen of Crofton drives around Mylee Tichota of Yutan Cassie Allen of Crofton looks to the basket against Yutan Cassie Allen of Crofton drives to the basket Jaisie Janssen of Corfton derives between Yutan defenders Cassie Allen of Corfotn drives to the basket Sammie Allen of Crofton takes a three point shot Jaisie Janssen of Crofton drives to the basket — Authorities in Arizona have caught up with a Cleveland man suspected of shooting 2 women at a lounge last year A release from Cleveland Police says Brandon Crofton was named as a suspect after 2 women were shot at the Classy Cat Lounge on Inman Street in March 2023 Police say Crofton left the state after the shooting prompting warrants for his arrest on charges that include two counts of attempted first-degree murder and reckless endangerment with serious injury The Cleveland Police Department sought assistance from the U.S including numerous interviews and investigative techniques Marshals Service spotted Crofton in a vehicle and apprehended him without incident at a local business Crofton is now awaiting extradition to Tennessee “To say that he will be missed is a huge understatement,” the station said “Arthur has been hosting mornings on WEJZ for over 30 years He entertained and informed millions of North Floridians and he loved every minute of it talking with those who had worked with him and those who had listened to him "We got countless stories this morning and on our Facebook page of personal stories of people meeting with him and connecting with him," she said after the morning show ended "He’s going to be greatly missed by his radio family and his listening family." who told her: “I knew I was more than a listener the day he called me ‘mate.’" who first came to Jacksonville radio in 1978 the son of an English father and a mother from Alabama In 1970, with American citizenship through his mother, he moved to New York where he worked as a mail clerk at CBS News, according to a biography on the WEJZ website but it was pirate radio — freewheeling unlicensed stations that operated on ships offshore — that made him want to become a disc jockey In a 2008 Times-Union interview with Charlie Patton he told how his first radio job was at a tiny AM station where he spent Sunday mornings running preachers' tapes After a political science professor he looked up to complimented his work Crofton was 26 when he came to Jacksonville in 1978 where his smooth English accent was a perfect fit for the morning show "I love that sense of human connection," he said in the 2008 story "I like the intimacy and warmth that a radio station can offer you."   Crofton was also involved in numerous community organizations and was a familiar face — and voice — at numerous community events over the years a former Times-Union reporter now reporting for WJCT public radio Crofton as a fill-in news announcer on WEJZ’s morning show “Arthur and I had a blast doing the morning shows,” said Scanlan who on those shows adopted the on-air name of Dan Charles he had a little sausage roll sometimes on a plate .. Scanlan recently texted Mr. Crofton to find out his reaction to the closing of the King’s Head Pub in St where he had hosted British car shows for years Crofton texted back that he was in England and that he had been feeling sick Crofton was home in Jacksonville when he died That station learned of his death Wednesday morning which gave them the chance to pay tribute to him the next day Crofton had made many deep connections across Northeast to people he'd met and to people who'd only heard his voice “You don’t come across a lot of people like Arthur Crofton He’s one of those one-of-a-kind talents," he said "Getting to work with him was an eye-opening experience: Anywhere I went with him a veteran Jacksonville sports broadcaster on radio TV and as part of the Jaguars’ broadcasting team They also worked together for the Jacksonville Armada soccer club: Pepper as play-by-play announcer On Instagram, the Armada posted this tribute: "His voice was the heartbeat of our matches and his legacy will forever echo through the Armada family." “To have earned the opportunity to work in radio that long Pepper was eating lunch with his daughter at the Goal Post Sandwich Shop in Avondale when he last saw Mr Crofton came up to chat with them for a few minutes where his familiar voice quickly drew the attention of other customers “I’ve always said: There are a handful of voices in Jacksonville you could recognize immediately coming to the station on Mondays and Thursdays to pre-record segments with Velazquez that would then air five days a week He also went to Italy to visit a daughter there He got back to Jacksonville recently and came back to the station Monday morning to record three more chats It turned out to be his final visit to the station where he’d worked for 34 years in which he discussed how he intended to try some healthier chickpea pasta “We are so grateful we got to see him on Monday,” she said The fact that we all got to see him Monday welcome him back — that will be a memory we’ll treasure.”  She paused for a moment to gather her emotions before saying Although you might think that casserole season has come to an end now that warmer weather is on the way, there are still plenty of occasions that call for a rich, hearty baked dish full of flavors that make you feel like you just got a hug from your grandma. Whether you make mac and cheese nothing says comfort food like a gorgeous meal served straight out of a casserole dish or Dutch oven While it’s true that meals get lighter and feature a bit more color and vibrancy than in the winter time, what you cook is entirely up to you. If you feel like making a turkey dinner on a random Wednesday your choice in cooking vessel matters more than anything and it’s important to have the right one to ensure your dishes come out perfect every time you don’t even have to shell out hundreds of dollars to get your hands on a set that looks like it came from one of those catalogs your mom used to order from These adorable mini pots come in either a soft powder blue or white and feature a porcelain-enameled interior that’s compatible for use on all cooktops Each single-serving pot features handles on either side as well as a lid to make all of your dishes Related: Aldi is Selling a $9 Stoneware Baking Dish That's Nearly Identical to a Le Creuset Style Nearly 6x the Price we’ll have to go with Aldi on this one 2025 at 1:34 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Anne Arundel County Police Department said an unknown male suspect entered a Crofton woman's home and tried to commit a sex offense MD — A home invasion and attempted sex offense has police searching Crofton for a suspect Authorities said they were called around 1:30 a.m Thursday to the 1600 block of Parkridge Circle That's located in the Arrive Crofton apartment complex The adult female victim told police an unknown suspect entered her home and assaulted her officers think the suspect was trying to commit a sex offense The police helicopter worked with K-9 and patrol units to search for the suspect Officers described the suspect as a male who stood about 5'4" to 5'6" tall and wore a black beanie Authorities were maintaining an increased police presence as of Friday morning Officers asked anybody with information to call 410-222-4732 Anybody who sees any suspicious activity or needs immediate assistance should call 911 This map shows the area where the Anne Arundel County Police Department said the home invasion happened Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton with the Rev Burial will be at Beaver Creek cemetery in rural Crofton Visitation will continue on Friday one hour prior to services The Mass will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.facebook.com/wintzray Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great grandchildren  Magdalen Cecelia was born on November 11 She was not able to hear or speak so she attended a Catholic Deaf school from 1st grade to 6th grade in Milwaukee She then reconnected with Eugene Joseph Sprakel at a deaf club Magdalen and Eugene farmed north of Crofton for many years She stayed on the farm until moving to Majestic Bluffs in Yankton in 2015 Rose of Lima Catholic Church and its Ladies Guild Magdalen communicated with her children and others who knew sign language her entire life She kept active and attended the Crofton Church Bazaar even last weekend She enjoyed spending time doing many puzzles over the years  Magdalen is survived by her three children Mary Jean (Terry) Zavadil of Menominee John Sprakel of Crofton; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren  She was preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Rielly; husband Eugene; son Bob Sprakel great grandson Bentley Rethwisch; a sister Evelyn Rielly; two brothers Robert and Jack Rielly Neighbors in a Crofton apartment complex are on edge following a home invasion and attempted sexual assault “I’m a little weary now,” said a woman named Neo Police said the home invasion and attempted sex offense took place at an apartment complex on Ridge Circle “A woman was in her bedroom getting ready for bed or already in bed when suddenly she was awakened by a male who had entered her ground-floor apartment,” said Marc Limansky the Anne Arundel County police spokesperson Limansky said his behavior and what he said to the woman indicated that he was about to sexually assault her “She screamed and found a baseball bat near her bed and started swinging at him,” Limansky said “He then left through the door in the bedroom aviation and patrol cars but were unable to find the man Police have stepped up patrols in the area so I still have to be aware of my surroundings,” Neo said Police said extra patrols will remain in the area for now they advised residents to make sure doors are locked and check surveillance video “Very shocking — I’m going to be definitely aware of my surroundings and warn my daughter and some of my friends,” Neo said and the flagship stations for the Baltimore Ravens Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2023 on behalf of WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 EDENS, the developer of Crofton Station has reached a significant milestone in the redevelopment of the center in Gambrills with the announcement of several new retail openings The revitalized shopping center is set to become a vibrant retail hub offering a diverse mix of stores and services to the local community The redevelopment’s first major milestone was marked by the grand opening of Michaels on Saturday This new location will feature a modernized layout with self-checkout stations and a curated selection of arts and crafts supplies Several additional businesses are set to open at Crofton Station later this fall: These new openings follow the recent additions of Nekter Juice Bar further enhancing the shopping center’s appeal They join established tenants such as Otani Japanese Restaurant 8-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured in Zipline Fall at Camp Letts Ballet Theatre of Maryland Opens Season with Ballet in the Garden on September 14th Eye On Annapolis is a community based site focusing strictly on Anne Arundel County These staff postings are general news postings made by our team of bloggers throughout the day and are not attributed to any one particular staff person Thank you for stopping by and hopefully for engaging with Eye On Annapolis with your comments and opinions both here and on our social channels There has never been a more critical time for community involvement than today–for any number of reasons Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are our homes and this site is about the quality of life we all share It is written for the local community by the local community has been named the Maryland School Counselor of the Year by the Maryland School Counselor Association (MSCA) The award honors a counselor for their impact on the academic achievement social-emotional wellness and post-graduation plans of students “I am honored to be named the 2025 Maryland School Counselor of the Year,” Crankfield said “It has been and continues to be a pleasure to work with students staff and families over the course of my school counseling career This award is confirmation that a student-centered data-driven approach to school counseling truly makes a difference in students’ lives and is worthy of recognition by those in the profession.” Crankfield, a National Board Certified Counselor, has served students in Anne Arundel County Public Schools since 2010 and has been at Crofton High School since it opened in 2020 Danielle identifies and addresses the specific needs of her students ensuring that each one receives the guidance necessary to thrive academically and socially,” said Susan Love Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Coordinator of “Danielle’s rapport with students and counseling techniques are by far one of the best that I have encountered.” MSCA will formally honor Crankfield and other award recipients at its annual conference later this month Play on the Trusted Casino Visa Platform Today New Workshops Focus on Wellness and Creativity for Grievers and Caregivers It is written for the local community by the local community.