Brian T. Krista – Baltimore Sun https://www.baltimoresun.com Baltimore Sun: Your source for Baltimore breaking news, sports, business, entertainment, weather and traffic Sat, 26 Jul 2025 21:15:11 +0000 en-US hourly 30 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.baltimoresun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/baltimore-sun-favicon.png?w=32 Brian T. Krista – Baltimore Sun https://www.baltimoresun.com 32 32 208788401 Harford County Farm Fair and 4-H Livestock Sale | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/26/harford-county-farm-fair-and-4-h-livestock-sale-photos/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 20:11:25 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=11580693 Moments from the Harford County Farm Fair and 4-H Livestock Sale on Saturday, July 26.

Brooke Steiner, 15, of Jarrettsville shows her reserve grand champion market lamb during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Brooke Steiner, 15, of Jarrettsville shows her reserve grand champion market lamb during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Ten-year-old Adrianna Leeds of Street parades her champion turkey around for potential buyers during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Ten-year-old Adrianna Leeds of Street parades her champion turkey around for potential buyers during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Auctioneer Derek Hopkins calls for bids as Aubrey Short shows her grand champion market lamb during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Auctioneer Derek Hopkins calls for bids as Aubrey Short shows her grand champion market lamb during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Ella Deford, 13, of Jarrettsville parades her reserve champion market steer around the ring during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Ella Deford, 13, of Jarrettsville parades her reserve champion market steer around the ring during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Gunner Smith of Forest Hill, left, and Clara Crowell-Flock admire each others costumes during the Farm Baby Costume Contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Gunner Smith of Forest Hill, left, and Clara Crowell-Flock admire each others costumes during the Farm Baby Costume Contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Max Leeds of Street holds one of his champion broilers during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Max Leeds of Street holds one of his champion broilers during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Madelyn Bedsaul, 11, of Jarrettsville kisses her crossbred market hog as she and her 9-year-old brother Levi, brush them before the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Madelyn Bedsaul, 11, of Jarrettsville kisses her crossbred market hog as she and her 9-year-old brother Levi, brush them before the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Five-week-old Lincoln Greet of Pylesville rides in a wagon of vegetablesduring the Farm Baby Costume Contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Five-week-old Lincoln Greet of Pylesville rides in a wagon of vegetablesduring the Farm Baby Costume Contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Nineteen-month-old Gunner Smith of Forest Hill watches the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event during the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Nineteen-month-old Gunner Smith of Forest Hill watches the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event during the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Cameron Rogers, 9, of Havre de Grace is seen with his Hereford cattle prior to the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Cameron Rogers, 9, of Havre de Grace is seen with his Hereford cattle prior to the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Eleanor Bedsaul of Jarrettsville shows off her crossbred market hog prior the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Eleanor Bedsaul of Jarrettsville shows off her crossbred market hog prior the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Seven-year-old Gunner Lee Sanders of Stockton, Md., rides the course while taking part in a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event during the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Seven-year-old Gunner Lee Sanders of Stockton, Md., rides the course while taking part in a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event during the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jason Widman, 12, of Hickory, wheels his champion roaster around for bidders to see during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jason Widman, 12, of Hickory, wheels his champion roaster around for bidders to see during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Travis Sadowski shows off his grand champion market steer during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Travis Sadowski shows off his grand champion market steer during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jeanie Trimble of Pittsville, Md., pops a balloon while taking part in a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assocation event during the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jeanie Trimble of Pittsville, Md., pops a balloon while taking part in a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assocation event during the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Julie Troyer, 11, of Pylesville shows her reserve grand champion crossbred swine during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Julie Troyer, 11, of Pylesville shows her reserve grand champion crossbred swine during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Patrick Waltimyer, 13, of White Hall shows his grand champion dairy steer during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Patrick Waltimyer, 13, of White Hall shows his grand champion dairy steer during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Four-month-old Asher Bolen of Aberdeen naps prior to the start of the Farm Baby Costume Contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Four-month-old Asher Bolen of Aberdeen naps prior to the start of the Farm Baby Costume Contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Eleanor Bedsaul of Jarrettsville shows off her crossbred market hog prior the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Eleanor Bedsaul of Jarrettsville shows off her crossbred market hog prior the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Four-year-old Eden Keene of Bel Air looks to the judges as she takes part in the pie eating contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Four-year-old Eden Keene of Bel Air looks to the judges as she takes part in the pie eating contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Nine-year-old pie eating competitors Linden Keene, left, and Dylan Narciso attempt the feat without the use of their hands at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Nine-year-old pie eating competitors Linden Keene, left, and Dylan Narciso attempt the feat without the use of their hands at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
]]> 11580693 2025-07-26T16:11:25+00:00 2025-07-26T17:15:11+00:00 Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/25/parks-and-recreation-day-at-flying-point-park-photos/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:14:21 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=11580068 Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park in Edgewood on Friday, July 25.

July 25, Park Naturalist Cai Meadows with Anita C. Leight Estuary Center pulls in a net during a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
July 25, Park Naturalist Cai Meadows with Anita C. Leight Estuary Center pulls in a net during a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Baltimore Orioles mascot The Bird with County Executive Bob Cassilly during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Baltimore Orioles mascot The Bird with County Executive Bob Cassilly during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Madison Effinger, left, waits her turn as she watches fellow ACPR gymnast Ella Pass vault into the air during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Madison Effinger, left, waits her turn as she watches fellow ACPR gymnast Ella Pass vault into the air during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Edgewood residents Makayla Wright, left, and Harmony Lincoln enjoy a ride down a water slide during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Edgewood residents Makayla Wright, left, and Harmony Lincoln enjoy a ride down a water slide during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Five-year-old Brielle Wilson of Edgewood sends cans flying as she plays a bean bag game during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Five-year-old Brielle Wilson of Edgewood sends cans flying as she plays a bean bag game during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Talya Darby performs a tumbling routine with ACPR Gymnastics during a demonstraton for Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Talya Darby performs a tumbling routine with ACPR Gymnastics during a demonstraton for Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
July 25, Park Naturalist Cai Meadows, left, with Anita C. Leight Estuary Center shows off the inhabitants off the Bush River caught during a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
July 25, Park Naturalist Cai Meadows, left, with Anita C. Leight Estuary Center shows off the inhabitants off the Bush River caught during a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Sadie Cosenza flips in the air as she performs a demonstration with ACPR Gymnastics during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Sadie Cosenza flips in the air as she performs a demonstration with ACPR Gymnastics during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Youngsters check out a blue crab caught during a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Youngsters check out a blue crab caught during a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Alan Calderon with FIRST Robotics Team 7770 Infinite Voltage loads balls into a pitching machine as 8-year old Micah Duty takes a swing during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Alan Calderon with FIRST Robotics Team 7770 Infinite Voltage loads balls into a pitching machine as 8-year old Micah Duty takes a swing during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Eight-year old Micah Duty of Parkville connects with a ball delivered by a robotic pitching machine made by FIRST Robotics Team 7770 Infinite Voltage during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Eight-year old Micah Duty of Parkville connects with a ball delivered by a robotic pitching machine made by FIRST Robotics Team 7770 Infinite Voltage during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Two-year-old Charlie Wilson of Edgewood plays in a patch of foamy bubbles blanketing the ground during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Two-year-old Charlie Wilson of Edgewood plays in a patch of foamy bubbles blanketing the ground during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Volunteer Jim Franczkowski, left, and Park Naturalist Cai Meadows with Anita C. Leight Estuary Center deploy a seine net into the water as they give a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Volunteer Jim Franczkowski, left, and Park Naturalist Cai Meadows with Anita C. Leight Estuary Center deploy a seine net into the water as they give a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Eight-year-old Ike Cassilly casts his fishing line while wading in the water of the Bush River during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Eight-year-old Ike Cassilly casts his fishing line while wading in the water of the Bush River during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
]]> 11580068 2025-07-25T20:14:21+00:00 2025-07-25T20:21:23+00:00 Straehle Invitational Swim Meet | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/23/straehle-invitational-swim-meet-photos/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:20:42 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=11574828 Local swimmers compete in the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday, July 23.

St. Andrew's Swim Club's Caroline Powers reaches for the wall as she finishes the girls 11-12 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
St. Andrew's Swim Club's Caroline Powers reaches for the wall as she finishes the girls 11-12 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Watermont's Lily Pullo reacts to winning the girls 13-14 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Watermont's Lily Pullo reacts to winning the girls 13-14 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Waugh Chapel Swim Club's Nathan Colin competes in the boys 15 and over 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Waugh Chapel Swim Club's Nathan Colin competes in the boys 15 and over 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Summer Hill's Anna Harberts competes in the girls 11-12 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Summer Hill's Anna Harberts competes in the girls 11-12 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Meadowbrook's Jack Zohorsky competes in the boys 9-10 25 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Meadowbrook's Jack Zohorsky competes in the boys 9-10 25 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Maple Lawn Swim Club's Merick Zimmermann competes in the girls 11-12 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Maple Lawn Swim Club's Merick Zimmermann competes in the girls 11-12 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Westminster Swim Team's Brendan Moran competes in the boys 15 and over 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Westminster Swim Team's Brendan Moran competes in the boys 15 and over 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Hammond Park swimmer Logan Claiborne gets ready for the start of the boys 8 and under 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Hammond Park swimmer Logan Claiborne gets ready for the start of the boys 8 and under 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Padonia's Calvin Offutt lines up for the boys 9-10 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Padonia's Calvin Offutt lines up for the boys 9-10 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Andover's Gink Grey, left, and Waugh Chapel's Thomas Nevitt compete in the boys 8 and under 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Andover's Gink Grey, left, and Waugh Chapel's Thomas Nevitt compete in the boys 8 and under 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Padonia's Caiden Trainor, left, reacts to beating the competition in the boys 13-14 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Padonia's Caiden Trainor, left, reacts to beating the competition in the boys 13-14 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Nottingham Swim Club's Aidan Spencer competes in the boys 13-14 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Nottingham Swim Club's Aidan Spencer competes in the boys 13-14 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
South Carroll Swim Club's Charles Bird competes against other swimmers in the boys 8 and under 25 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
South Carroll Swim Club's Charles Bird competes against other swimmers in the boys 8 and under 25 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Waverly Woods swimmer Ella Wingate ompetes in the girls 8 and under 25 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Waverly Woods swimmer Ella Wingate ompetes in the girls 8 and under 25 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Swan Lake's Lila Lee competes in the girls 15 and over 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Swan Lake's Lila Lee competes in the girls 15 and over 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Freedom Swim Club's Addison Powers dives in as she competes in the girls 15 and over 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Freedom Swim Club's Addison Powers dives in as she competes in the girls 15 and over 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
West Howard's Emmie Rhee competes in the girls 13-14 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
West Howard's Emmie Rhee competes in the girls 13-14 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Springlake Swim Club's Ian Murray lines up with other competitors in the boys 13-14 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Springlake Swim Club's Ian Murray lines up with other competitors in the boys 13-14 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Dulaney Swim Club's Ella Navari dives into the water as she competes in the girls 15 and over 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Dulaney Swim Club's Ella Navari dives into the water as she competes in the girls 15 and over 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Meadowbrook swimmer Henry Zohorsky gets ready for the start of the boys 8 and under 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Meadowbrook swimmer Henry Zohorsky gets ready for the start of the boys 8 and under 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Dulaney Swim Club's Mackie Goodson competes in the girls 8 and under 25 meter breaststroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Dulaney Swim Club's Mackie Goodson competes in the girls 8 and under 25 meter breaststroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Rollingwood's Mimi DeOliveira competes in the girls 13-14 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Rollingwood's Mimi DeOliveira competes in the girls 13-14 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Springlake Swim Club's Ruby Stanley competes in the girls 11-12 50 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Springlake Swim Club's Ruby Stanley competes in the girls 11-12 50 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Swimmers, from top, Crofton Aquatics' Braiden Severin, Wynnewood's Caleb VonWachter and Baltimore JCC's Hiro Fukui, compete in the boys 15 and over 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Swimmers, from top, Crofton Aquatics' Braiden Severin, Wynnewood's Caleb VonWachter and Baltimore JCC's Hiro Fukui, compete in the boys 15 and over 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
]]> 11574828 2025-07-23T16:20:42+00:00 2025-07-23T16:30:08+00:00 Harford County Fair 2025 | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/23/harford-county-fair-2025/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:37:47 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=11573457 Images from the 38th annual Harford County Fair Tuesday. The Fair runs daily through Saturday July 26.

Adrian Terpay, 5, of Bel Air pets a Mustang named Juice being shown by Kaitlyn Heckner of KT's Natural Performance Horses on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Adrian Terpay, 5, of Bel Air pets a Mustang named Juice being shown by Kaitlyn Heckner of KT's Natural Performance Horses on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Kaitlyn Heckner of KT's Natural Performance Horses demonstrates trained skills of a Mustang named Juice on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Kaitlyn Heckner of KT's Natural Performance Horses demonstrates trained skills of a Mustang named Juice on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Georgia Clisham, 15, of White Hall combs her crossbred market lamb as she prepares for the 4-H Sheep show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Georgia Clisham, 15, of White Hall combs her crossbred market lamb as she prepares for the 4-H Sheep show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Participants line up for the judges in the 4-H Sheep show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Participants line up for the judges in the 4-H Sheep show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Isabelle Smithson, 15, of White Hall shows off her buckle after winning Champion Senior Showman during the 4-H Sheep show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Isabelle Smithson, 15, of White Hall shows off her buckle after winning Champion Senior Showman during the 4-H Sheep show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Kalli Ehrhardt of Baldwin and her 7-year-old daughter Blakely walk their Holstein dairy cow through the fairgrounds after taking part in the 4-H Dairy Cattle show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Kalli Ehrhardt of Baldwin and her 7-year-old daughter Blakely walk their Holstein dairy cow through the fairgrounds after taking part in the 4-H Dairy Cattle show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Participants line up for the judges in the 4-H Sheep show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Participants line up for the judges in the 4-H Sheep show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Garrison Trocher, 7, of Bel Air pets goats in their pen on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Garrison Trocher, 7, of Bel Air pets goats in their pen on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A exhibitor's quilt is seen on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A exhibitor's quilt is seen on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Kaitlyn Heckner of KT's Natural Performance Horses shows off a Mustang named Juice during a demonstration on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Kaitlyn Heckner of KT's Natural Performance Horses shows off a Mustang named Juice during a demonstration on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Helen Rigdon, 12 of Forest Hill bathes her market goa on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Helen Rigdon, 12 of Forest Hill bathes her market goa on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Visitors explore the entries of various exhibits on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Visitors explore the entries of various exhibits on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Tripp Rutledge of Jarrettsville gets ready to groom his commercial ewe before the 4-H Sheep show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Tripp Rutledge of Jarrettsville gets ready to groom his commercial ewe before the 4-H Sheep show on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
]]> 11573457 2025-07-23T07:37:47+00:00 2025-07-23T07:45:16+00:00 Harford County Fair Rodeo | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/23/harford-county-fair-rodeo-photos/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:22:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=11573447 J Bar W Ranch Rodeo at the 38th annual Harford County Fair.

Nathan Bayous of New Jersey competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Nathan Bayous of New Jersey competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Cody Gilbert hangs on for a scoring rider while competing in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Cody Gilbert hangs on for a scoring rider while competing in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A pair of cowboys take part in the team roping competition of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A pair of cowboys take part in the team roping competition of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Cody Gilbert hangs on for a scoring rider while competing in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Cody Gilbert hangs on for a scoring rider while competing in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A bull thrashes around after tossing its rider, Varnei Junior of New Jersey, in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A bull thrashes around after tossing its rider, Varnei Junior of New Jersey, in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Dakotah Rowel of Frederick tries to rope a calf in the cowgirls breakaway competition of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Dakotah Rowel of Frederick tries to rope a calf in the cowgirls breakaway competition of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Lillian Morrison, 5, of Jarrettsville tries to hang on to a sheep while taking part in the mutton busting portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Lillian Morrison, 5, of Jarrettsville tries to hang on to a sheep while taking part in the mutton busting portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Dalton Dwyer of Wesminster competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Dalton Dwyer of Wesminster competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Collin Brooks of Perryville competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Collin Brooks of Perryville competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A young competitor hits the dirt while taking part in the mutton busting portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A young competitor hits the dirt while taking part in the mutton busting portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jonathan Salguero of Baltimore competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jonathan Salguero of Baltimore competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Maci Foster of Boyds, Md., tries to rope a calf in the cowgirls breakaway competition of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Maci Foster of Boyds, Md., tries to rope a calf in the cowgirls breakaway competition of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Fabio Junior of Philadelphia competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Fabio Junior of Philadelphia competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jaegan Keeney of Benton, Pa., gets horizontal in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jaegan Keeney of Benton, Pa., gets horizontal in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A fallen rider tries to avoid the thrashing of a bull competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A fallen rider tries to avoid the thrashing of a bull competes in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A bull thrashes around after tossing its rider in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A bull thrashes around after tossing its rider in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A rider is tossed to the ground in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A rider is tossed to the ground in the bull riding portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A young competitor tries to hang on to a sheep while taking part in the mutton busting portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A young competitor tries to hang on to a sheep while taking part in the mutton busting portion of the J Bar W Ranch Rodeo on Tuesday at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
]]> 11573447 2025-07-23T07:22:00+00:00 2025-07-23T07:32:09+00:00 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/19/38th-annual-harford-county-farm-fair-photos/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 19:13:08 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=11568201 Opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday, July 19.

Gaige Schantz, 10, of Conowingo, right, and Caroline House, 11, of Forest Hill brush their Berkshire market hogs in their pen on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Gaige Schantz, 10, of Conowingo, right, and Caroline House, 11, of Forest Hill brush their Berkshire market hogs in their pen on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
An occupant in the poultry barn is seen in its cage on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
An occupant in the poultry barn is seen in its cage on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Dorothy Zach of Parkton cheers on her dog Scout on a jump in the Chesapeake DockDogs competition on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Dorothy Zach of Parkton cheers on her dog Scout on a jump in the Chesapeake DockDogs competition on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Paul Crowl, 11, of Street works on clipping a Milking Shorthorn steer on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Paul Crowl, 11, of Street works on clipping a Milking Shorthorn steer on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Michael Lewis of Bel Air holds his son Dalton, celebrating his 2nd birthday as they check out poultry in their cages on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Michael Lewis of Bel Air holds his son Dalton, celebrating his 2nd birthday as they check out poultry in their cages on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jeremy De Luna of Abingdon, and his dog Lilo compete in the Chesapeake DockDogs competition on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jeremy De Luna of Abingdon, and his dog Lilo compete in the Chesapeake DockDogs competition on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Paul Crowl, 11, of Street works on clipping a Milking Shorthorn steer on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Paul Crowl, 11, of Street works on clipping a Milking Shorthorn steer on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Michael Lewis of Bel Air holds his son Dalton, celebrating his 2nd birthday, as they enjoy a trip through the poultry barn on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Michael Lewis of Bel Air holds his son Dalton, celebrating his 2nd birthday, as they enjoy a trip through the poultry barn on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Ruthann Yetter, 15, of Jarrettsville bathes her Boer goat, Wacko, on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Ruthann Yetter, 15, of Jarrettsville bathes her Boer goat, Wacko, on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Beatrice DiAngelo, 11, of Bel Air shows off her horse Peachy Keen to visitors on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Beatrice DiAngelo, 11, of Bel Air shows off her horse Peachy Keen to visitors on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Ladybird, joined by owner Chelsea Maclay of Aberdeen, shakes the water from its fur following a jump in the Chesapeake DockDogs competition on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Ladybird, joined by owner Chelsea Maclay of Aberdeen, shakes the water from its fur following a jump in the Chesapeake DockDogs competition on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A dog makes a splash as it hits the pool in the Chesapeake DockDogs competition on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A dog makes a splash as it hits the pool in the Chesapeake DockDogs competition on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jim Czaban of Vienna, Va., and his dog Sierra compete in the Chesapeake DockDogs competition on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Jim Czaban of Vienna, Va., and his dog Sierra compete in the Chesapeake DockDogs competition on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Participants in the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair kick it off with an opening ceremony on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Participants in the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair kick it off with an opening ceremony on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Caroline House, 11, of Forest Hill shows some affection to a Berkshire market hog as she and Gaige Schantz, 10, of Conowingo brush their animals on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Caroline House, 11, of Forest Hill shows some affection to a Berkshire market hog as she and Gaige Schantz, 10, of Conowingo brush their animals on Saturday, opening day of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Members of American Legion Post 47, from left, Mark Roman, Larry Parker and Marcy Malinowski raise a flag for the opening ceremony of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Members of American Legion Post 47, from left, Mark Roman, Larry Parker and Marcy Malinowski raise a flag for the opening ceremony of the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
]]> 11568201 2025-07-19T15:13:08+00:00 2025-07-19T15:13:08+00:00 Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/18/camp-c-o-p-s-2025-photos/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:12:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=11566203 Since 1998, law enforcement agencies in Carroll County have sponsored Camp C.O.P.S to provide more than 100 kids in 6th to 8th grades the chance to gain a better understanding of the services police provide. The camp fosters positive relationships between the youth of Carroll County and local law enforcement.

The 2025 camp was held at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday.

A team of campers rehearse for the drill and ceremony competition during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A team of campers rehearse for the drill and ceremony competition during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Twelve-year-old camper Ethan Tucker learns about the inner workings of a police vehicle from Maryland State Police cadet Evan Foster during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Twelve-year-old camper Ethan Tucker learns about the inner workings of a police vehicle from Maryland State Police cadet Evan Foster during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Campers inteact with Jackie, a pit terrier available for adoption at the Humane Society of Carroll County, while learning about the job of Animal Control from officer Angie Derr during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Campers inteact with Jackie, a pit terrier available for adoption at the Humane Society of Carroll County, while learning about the job of Animal Control from officer Angie Derr during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Team leader Jacob Trader prepares his team as they practice for the drill and ceremony competition during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Team leader Jacob Trader prepares his team as they practice for the drill and ceremony competition during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Team leader Jacob Trader shouts commands to his team as they practice for their drill and ceremony competition during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Team leader Jacob Trader shouts commands to his team as they practice for their drill and ceremony competition during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Eleven-year-old Branson Holsey explores the inside of an armored personnel carrier during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Eleven-year-old Branson Holsey explores the inside of an armored personnel carrier during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Campers file out of the back fof an armored personnel carrier during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Campers file out of the back of an armored personnel carrier during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Campers learn about the AW139 helicopter with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Campers learn about the AW139 helicopter with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Campers learn about the AW139 helicopter with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Campers learn about the AW139 helicopter with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command during Camp C.O.P.S. 2025 at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
]]> 11566203 2025-07-18T12:12:00+00:00 2025-07-18T12:41:07+00:00 Common Ground on the Hill | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/17/common-ground-on-the-hill-photos-2/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:05:50 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=11565340  

A student practices exercises while taking a class on Irish Mandolin/Tenor Banjo Thursday during a Traditions Week 3 course with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A student practices exercises while taking a class on Irish Mandolin/Tenor Banjo Thursday during a Traditions Week 3 course with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Alexandra Hudson of Norfolk, Va., adds a protective layer of bees wax on a newly made belt, part of Introduction to Leathercraft course during a Traditions Week 3 class with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Alexandra Hudson of Norfolk, Virginia, adds a protective layer of beeswax on a newly made belt, part of Introduction to Leathercraft course during a Traditions Week 3 class with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Instructor Ty Pittman, left, looks on as Gina Copanzzi of Frederick County works on beveling the edge of a leather belt, part of Introduction to Leathercraft course during a Traditions Week 3 class with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Instructor Ty Pittman, left, looks on as Gina Copanzzi of Frederick County works on beveling the edge of a leather belt, part of Introduction to Leathercraft course during a Traditions Week 3 class with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Emily Martin, an instructor from Clarksburg, leads a class on Irish Mandolin/Tenor Banjo Thursday during a Traditions Week 3 course with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Emily Martin, an instructor from Clarksburg, leads a class on Irish Mandolin/Tenor Banjo Thursday during a Traditions Week 3 course with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Peter Kurtze of Reisterstown follows the lead of the instructor during a class on Irish Mandolin/Tenor Banjo Thursday during a Traditions Week 3 course with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Peter Kurtze of Reisterstown follows the lead of the instructor during a class on Irish Mandolin/Tenor Banjo Thursday during a Traditions Week 3 course with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Emily Martin, an instructor from Clarksburg, leads a class on Irish Mandolin/Tenor Banjo Thursday during a Traditions Week 3 course with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Emily Martin, an instructor from Clarksburg, leads a class on Irish Mandolin/Tenor Banjo Thursday during a Traditions Week 3 course with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Alexandra Hudson of Norfolk, Va., adds a protective layer of bees wax on a newly made belt, part of Introduction to Leathercraft course during a Traditions Week 3 class with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Alexandra Hudson of Norfolk, Va., adds a protective layer of bees wax on a newly made belt, part of Introduction to Leathercraft course during a Traditions Week 3 class with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Gina Copanzzi of Frederick County works on beveling the edge of a leather belt, part of Introduction to Leathercraft course during a Traditions Week 3 class with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Gina Copanzzi of Frederick County works on beveling the edge of a leather belt, part of Introduction to Leathercraft course during a Traditions Week 3 class with Common Ground on the Hill, held on the campus of McDaniel College. (Brian Krista/Staff)
]]> 11565340 2025-07-17T18:05:50+00:00 2025-07-17T18:05:50+00:00 Ice Block Sledding | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/11/ice-block-sledding-photos/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:27:20 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=11554571 Ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday, July 11.

Four-year-old Joseph Bennett chases after his mother Katie Bennett of Mount Airy slides off her ice block while ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Four-year-old Joseph Bennett chases after his mother Katie Bennett of Mount Airy slides off her ice block while ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Seven-year-old Ethan Brown of Clarksburg slides past other participants while ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Seven-year-old Ethan Brown of Clarksburg slides past other participants while ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Mount Airy siblings Milo, left, and Silvio Gaetani get ready to start a run down the hill while ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Mount Airy siblings Milo, left, and Silvio Gaetani get ready to start a run down the hill while ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Callie Jacobson, 7, of Westminster carries herice block back up a hill while sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Callie Jacobson, 7, of Westminster carries herice block back up a hill while sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Kezirae Hill of Woodbine balances herself on an ice block as she slides down the hill at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Kezirae Hill of Woodbine balances herself on an ice block as she slides down the hill at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Tyler Meinhart of Mount Airy gives a push to his 5-year-old daughter 5 Eva as she starts a ride while ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Tyler Meinhart of Mount Airy gives a push to his 5-year-old daughter 5 Eva as she starts a ride while ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Columbia residents Benjamin Comber, left, and his brother Jonathan try racing down the hill while ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Columbia residents Benjamin Comber, left, and his brother Jonathan try racing down the hill while ice block sledding at Watkins Park sponsored by the Town on Mount Airy on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
]]> 11554571 2025-07-11T15:27:20+00:00 2025-07-11T16:22:07+00:00 McDaniel Local | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/09/mcdaniel-local-photos/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:48:34 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=11549693 McDaniel incoming freshman at Carroll Lutheran Village on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster.

Morgan Linton, an incoming freshman from Dundalk helps a Carroll Lutheran Village resident make a sand art craft on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Morgan Linton, an incoming freshman from Dundalk helps a Carroll Lutheran Village resident make a sand art craft on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A Carroll Lutheran Village resident works on making a sand art craft help from an incoming McDaniel freshman on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
A Carroll Lutheran Village resident works on making a sand art craft help from an incoming McDaniel freshman on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Carroll Lutheran Village residents Gerry Simon, left, and Carolyn Bauer get help making sand art crafts from McDaniel College incoming freshmen Morgan Linton and Az'Aria Johnsonon Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Carroll Lutheran Village residents Gerry Simon, left, and Carolyn Bauer get help making sand art crafts from McDaniel College incoming freshmen Morgan Linton and Az'Aria Johnsonon Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
McDaniel incoming freshman, from left, Morgan Linton, Ashley Alvarez-Fuentes and Az'Aria Johnson help setup a craft for Carroll Lutheran Village residents on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
McDaniel incoming freshman, from left, Morgan Linton, Ashley Alvarez-Fuentes and Az'Aria Johnson help setup a craft for Carroll Lutheran Village residents on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
McDaniel incoming freshman Allie Newman of Trappe, Md., helps Carroll Lutheran Village resident Nancy McKeon make a sand art craft on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
McDaniel incoming freshman Allie Newman of Trappe, Md., helps Carroll Lutheran Village resident Nancy McKeon make a sand art craft on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
McDaniel incoming freshman Anthony Gonzalez of Reisterstown, left, and Allie Newman of Trappe, Md., help Carroll Lutheran Village resident Nancy McKeon make a sand art craft on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
McDaniel incoming freshman Anthony Gonzalez of Reisterstown, left, and Allie Newman of Trappe, Md., help Carroll Lutheran Village resident Nancy McKeon make a sand art craft on Tuesday. The community service activity is part of McDaniel Local, a pre-orientation session for all McDaniel College incoming freshmen to acclimate themselves with the college campus and Westminster. (Brian Krista/Staff)
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