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ARBUTUS, Md. - The only thing halfway about the Halfway Little League All-Stars were the names on the front of their jerseys. It played all-or-nothing baseball to get to the losers' bracket final of the Maryland State Tournament. And Halfway put it all on the line in the sixth inning on Wednesday against Arbutus. It came away with nothing ... but not without the help of some circumstances out of its control. [cont. from sports page ] Halfway scored two runs in the sixth and had the bases loaded with none out until Arbutus got three outs on one pitch to survive with a 4-3 victory and advance to the tournament championship.

ARBUTUS, Md. - Nick Adenhart threw a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts Tuesday to lead the Halfway All-Stars to a 2-0 win over Frederick American and into the losers' bracket final of the Maryland 11-12-year-old Little League Tournament. [cont. from sports page ] It was Adenhart's second win over the District 2 representative. In the opening game of the tournament, Adenhart held Frederick to one hit in a 1-0 win. "Frederick has a great team, but the matchups just worked against them," said Halfway assistant coach Bob Weaver.

FREDERICK, Md. - Signs that read "Halfway, All the Way" were proudly displayed once again in the bleachers at Frederick National Little League's Robert B. Staley Stadium. After Halfway's run for the state title was slowed after a lashing by Elkton on Sunday, the only thing the District 1 champions could look forward to was the next day. As it turned out, the Halfway All-Stars had a lot to look forward to. They put on a remarkable offensive show Monday, defeating Arbutus 11-0 in the double-elimination Maryland State Little League Baseball 11-12-Year-Old All-Star Tournament.

WILLIAMSPORT - South Caroline pitcher Robbie Payne had his back against the wall on more than one occasion during the second round of the Maryland Little League Baseball 11-12 Tournament at Ebersole Field on Sunday. But the way he responded made it seem like that wasn't such a bad place to be. Payne pitched out of several jams, leading South Caroline to a 4-1 win over Maugansville - which received a first-round bye - for a spot in Tuesday's winners' bracket final against Hughesville - a 7-5 winner over Rising Sun. Maugansville will face West Salisbury - a 4-3 winner over Arbutus - in a losers' bracket game tonight at 8. "We were fortunate to be able to get (Maugansville)

RISING SUN, Md. - Federal made the most of four home runs to advance to the losers' bracket semifinals of the Maryland 11-12 state tournament with an 11-3 win over Arbutus on Monday. Federal plays West Salisbury tonight at 7. Down 3-0, Aaron Showe got Federal started with a solo home run in the fourth inning and the momentum continued. In the fifth with one runner on, Alex Courtney singled and Showe put Federal ahead with a three-run homer. Zane Schreiber singled and scored on a triple by Cole Myers for a 5-3 lead.

Halfway is heading to the losers' bracket of the Maryland 9-10 Little League Baseball Tournament after being defeated 7-4 by South Caroline Sunday at American Little League. "South Caroline is a good team," Halfway manager Scott Herbert said. "They scored when they had the opportunities. Unfortunately, we didn't get the big hit when we needed it today. All we can do is fight tomorrow. " Halfway will play Arbutus tonight at 6 p.m. in the losers' bracket final. The winner will play South Caroline in the championship round of the double-elimination tournament on Tuesday.

AUG. 22, 1929-DEC. 26, 2009 BALTIMORE - Mildred Anne "Sue" Fertitta, age 80, of Baltimore, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore. Born Aug. 22, 1929, in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Notley Showe and the late Helen Higgs Showe Hose. She was the wife of the late Stephen Paul Fertitta Sr., who died in 1990. Sue had been a waitress for many years and had also operated a courier business. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Parish, Baltimore, for more than 50 years.

WILLIAMSPORT - Saturday's first round of the Maryland Little League 11-12 Tournament at Conococheague's Ebersole Field seemed to showcase a little bit of everything. There was a thrilling finish, a couple of stellar pitching performances and an offensive explosion that didn't take very long to get off the ground. Mike Bowie went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs and Josh McGhee proved dominant on the mound for Hughesville in a 13-0 victory over Arbutus in four innings in the third game of Saturday's tripleheader.

Halfway scored nine runs in the bottom of the third inning to break a 2-2 tie on the way to a 12-2 win over Arbutus in the losers' bracket final of the Maryland State 9-10 Little League Tournament at American Little League on Monday. The game was stopped after five innings because of the 10-run rule. Halfway plays South Caroline in the championship round of the double-elimination tournament tonight at 6 p.m. Halfway must win to force a final game on Wednesday. South Caroline beat Halfway 7-4 in Sunday's winners' bracket final.

Legislators sing, dance, have laughs about themselves Lawmakers became guffawmakers for an evening on Wednesday as the annual "Legislative Follies" Vaudevillesque variety show returned. Politicians got on stage, donned costumes, sang, danced and cracked bawdy jokes targeting colleagues, some of whom were in the audience, with lobbyists and reporters. Tickets cost $10 apiece, with proceeds going to a scholarship fund. The top story for Washington County readers: We counted at least four references to Del. LeRoy E. Myers, R-Washington/Allegany, and his bill to outlaw depictions of human and animal nudity on moving vehicles.

Arbutus Mary Hollinger, 80, of Maugansville, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at Williamsport Nursing Home. Born Jan. 15, 1932, in St. Ignace, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Roy Ora and Eva Ruth (Dunn) Abbe. Mrs. Hollinger was a member of Maugansville Bible Brethren Church. In addition to being a homemaker, she also had worked for the Harvest Baptist Church as a custodian, and in the bakery at Martin's food store. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy A. Perrow and husband, Robert “Bo,” of Cearfoss; a son, Donald C. Hollinger and wife, Susan, of Greencastle, Pa.; four grandchildren, and two great-grandsons.

AUG. 22, 1929-DEC. 26, 2009 BALTIMORE - Mildred Anne "Sue" Fertitta, age 80, of Baltimore, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore. Born Aug. 22, 1929, in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Notley Showe and the late Helen Higgs Showe Hose. She was the wife of the late Stephen Paul Fertitta Sr., who died in 1990. Sue had been a waitress for many years and had also operated a courier business. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Parish, Baltimore, for more than 50 years.

MAY 27, 1927-AUG. 17, 2009 Arbutus Mae "Boot" Whorton, 82, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, as a guest well cared for at the Golden Living Center in Hagerstown, Md. Born May 27, 1927, in Tilghmanton, Md., she was the daughter of the late Florence and John Carter. Besides her parents, she survived the demise of three husbands, William A. Whorton Jr., Kenneth E. Kline and James F. Howell Sr. Arbutus loved all animals, and particularly found great comfort and companionship with her beloved poodle, Ralph.

RISING SUN, Md. - Federal made the most of four home runs to advance to the losers' bracket semifinals of the Maryland 11-12 state tournament with an 11-3 win over Arbutus on Monday. Federal plays West Salisbury tonight at 7. Down 3-0, Aaron Showe got Federal started with a solo home run in the fourth inning and the momentum continued. In the fifth with one runner on, Alex Courtney singled and Showe put Federal ahead with a three-run homer. Zane Schreiber singled and scored on a triple by Cole Myers for a 5-3 lead.

Legislators sing, dance, have laughs about themselves Lawmakers became guffawmakers for an evening on Wednesday as the annual "Legislative Follies" Vaudevillesque variety show returned. Politicians got on stage, donned costumes, sang, danced and cracked bawdy jokes targeting colleagues, some of whom were in the audience, with lobbyists and reporters. Tickets cost $10 apiece, with proceeds going to a scholarship fund. The top story for Washington County readers: We counted at least four references to Del. LeRoy E. Myers, R-Washington/Allegany, and his bill to outlaw depictions of human and animal nudity on moving vehicles.

WILLIAMSPORT - South Caroline pitcher Robbie Payne had his back against the wall on more than one occasion during the second round of the Maryland Little League Baseball 11-12 Tournament at Ebersole Field on Sunday. But the way he responded made it seem like that wasn't such a bad place to be. Payne pitched out of several jams, leading South Caroline to a 4-1 win over Maugansville - which received a first-round bye - for a spot in Tuesday's winners' bracket final against Hughesville - a 7-5 winner over Rising Sun. Maugansville will face West Salisbury - a 4-3 winner over Arbutus - in a losers' bracket game tonight at 8. "We were fortunate to be able to get (Maugansville)

WILLIAMSPORT - Saturday's first round of the Maryland Little League 11-12 Tournament at Conococheague's Ebersole Field seemed to showcase a little bit of everything. There was a thrilling finish, a couple of stellar pitching performances and an offensive explosion that didn't take very long to get off the ground. Mike Bowie went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs and Josh McGhee proved dominant on the mound for Hughesville in a 13-0 victory over Arbutus in four innings in the third game of Saturday's tripleheader.

Halfway scored nine runs in the bottom of the third inning to break a 2-2 tie on the way to a 12-2 win over Arbutus in the losers' bracket final of the Maryland State 9-10 Little League Tournament at American Little League on Monday. The game was stopped after five innings because of the 10-run rule. Halfway plays South Caroline in the championship round of the double-elimination tournament tonight at 6 p.m. Halfway must win to force a final game on Wednesday. South Caroline beat Halfway 7-4 in Sunday's winners' bracket final.

Halfway is heading to the losers' bracket of the Maryland 9-10 Little League Baseball Tournament after being defeated 7-4 by South Caroline Sunday at American Little League. "South Caroline is a good team," Halfway manager Scott Herbert said. "They scored when they had the opportunities. Unfortunately, we didn't get the big hit when we needed it today. All we can do is fight tomorrow. " Halfway will play Arbutus tonight at 6 p.m. in the losers' bracket final. The winner will play South Caroline in the championship round of the double-elimination tournament on Tuesday.

ARBUTUS, Md. - The only thing halfway about the Halfway Little League All-Stars were the names on the front of their jerseys. It played all-or-nothing baseball to get to the losers' bracket final of the Maryland State Tournament. And Halfway put it all on the line in the sixth inning on Wednesday against Arbutus. It came away with nothing ... but not without the help of some circumstances out of its control. [cont. from sports page ] Halfway scored two runs in the sixth and had the bases loaded with none out until Arbutus got three outs on one pitch to survive with a 4-3 victory and advance to the tournament championship.