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Colts Legend Dies, Abandoned Dogs Rescued, 'Riotous' Teens Destroy Property: Baltimore-Area Headlines

If you're looking for Baltimore-area news you may have missed this week, it's all here.

Catch up on this week's news you may have missed from around the Baltimore metro area:

Colts Legend Art 'Fatso' Donovan, Dies at 89
NORTH BALTIMORE—"Fatso," the hard-drinking, hard-hitting, hard-joking and soft-hearted Baltimore Colt also known as Art Donovan, died Sunday at Stella Maris Hospice, according to multiple news reports. He was 89 and likely died talking.

Cockeysville Officer, Sparks Family Rescue Emaciated Dogs Abandoned In Glencoe
HUNT VALLEY-COCKEYSVILLE—The afternoon of Aug. 2 was pretty routine for Cockeysville Officer Robert Moxley; he responded to a call for service near the Northern Baltimore County town of Glencoe. But this call would be different than others.

'Riotous, Uncontrollable Behavior': Police Say Teens Mob Bel Air Road
PARKVILLE—The captain of White Marsh police precinct is meeting with Skateland to discuss ongoing issues related to large groups of youth mobbing Bel Air Road on the weekends.
RELATED: Skateland Cancels 'Club Night' Following Police Meeting

Powerball: $1M Winning Ticket Sold in Maryland
DUNDALK—Three winning tickets were sold for Wednesday night'sPowerball jackpot worth $448 million. Two winning tickets were sold in New jersey and one was sold in Minnesota, according to Maryland lottery officials.

Baltimore County Settles Disability Case With Employee
TOWSON—Baltimore County government has agreed to reinstate a 71-year old man who was forced to retire in 2011 after he applied for workers compensation related to an injury suffered on the job, according to Kathleen Cahill, a Towson attorney who represented the county employee.

Suspicious Substance Found at Offices of Rep. Elijah Cummings
NORTH BALTIMORE—The Baltimore Fire Department's hazardous materials team was called Wednesday morning to the offices of Rep. Elijah Cummings because of a suspicious substance.

'Vines in the Ville' Wine Festival Planned in Catonsville
CATONSVILLE—A wine festival is set for Oct. 12 in Catonsville, featuring small, boutique wineries and vendors from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. There will be food and bands from noon to 6 p.m.

Pedestrian Hit by Car and Killed in Dundalk
DUNDALK—Shattina Santos, 31, of Reisterstown, died Monday night after being stuck by a car at Eastern Avenue and 54th Street in Dundalk.

Robbers Use Car, Target North Baltimore Residents
NORTH BALTIMORE—A man robbed of his iPhone in Hampdenmakes it a total of three people who had their cellphones stolen by robbers who took the property after exiting from a car.

After Long Wait, Oyster Bay Grille Opening Soon
TOWSON—Seafood sourced from the Chesapeake Bay, Colorado prime meats and produce from local farms will soon be readily available to the Towson area diner. Oyster Bay Grille, described as an upscale eatery in a casual setting, will open in late August on 1 E. Joppa Rd.

Fire at Middle River Towing Company Under Control
ESSEX-MIDDLE RIVER—Baltimore County firefighters battled the blaze in the 2800 block of Eastern Boulevard for three hours.

Maryland Tax-Free Shopping Begins Sunday
OWINGS MILLS-REISTERSTOWN—Shop for back-to-school clothing and footwear without paying Maryland sales tax during Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week, which runs Aug. 11-17.

Man Who Attacked, Strangled Jogger Wanted By Baltimore County Police
CATONSVILLE—Baltimore County Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of assaulting and attempting to kidnap a 25-year-old woman.

Baltimore Restaurant Week Extends Offers, County Set to Host Another
OWINGS MILLS-REISTERSTOWN—Some restaurants in the city are extending their menu and offers, while Baltimore County Restaurant Week will have more than 50 restaurants participating from Aug. 9-25.


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