Teenagers

Three juveniles were arrested Wednesday morning in connection with a burglary at a vacant house in the 16000 block of Virginia Avenue, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The teenagers were in the house and were involved in illegal drug activity, police said. The teenagers were arrested at about 10:30 a.m. after they fled the house and were apprehended near Virginia Avenue and Interstate 81, police said. The teenagers were expected to be charged with fourth degree burglary and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia, police said.

Two Boonsboro teenagers were arrested Sunday and charged with possession of marijuana after a vehicle was stopped for speeding on U.S. 40 at Ridge Road, according to Maryland State Police. The vehicle was stopped at 3:29 a.m., police said. The juveniles also were charged with possession of paraphernalia, police said. The individuals were released to the custody of their parents, police said.

DETROIT - If the teen summer-job market remains as healthy as last year's, about 8.8 million teens are heading to work this month, according to a study by Northeastern University's Center for Labor Market Studies. What makes a good impression? How do labor laws affect teens? Here's what career coach Lesley Delgado and lawyer Linda Burwell have to say. · Attitude is everything : "Smile, be punctual, make eye contact and show enthusiasm," says Delgado, owner of StaffPro America Inc., a Southfield, Mich.

Four teenagers were rescued Wednesday night from a rock in the area where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, according to a Washington County 911 dispatcher. The teenagers were apparently tube riding in the water when they became stranded, the dispatcher said. The teenagers were being checked out by rescue crews, who were wrapping up their work at the scene at about 9:40 p.m., the dispatcher said.

WAYNESBORO, Pa. -- A Waynesboro psychologist says he sees pros and cons associated with a Gay-Straight Alliance for high school students. On the plus side, the club could provide a connection, support and networking opportunity for same-sex students. However, Dr. David Leaman worries the club would provide nonfactual materials designed to support an agenda for gay and lesbian rights. Those could be detrimental for students questioning their sexual identity, whereas Leaman feels many of those teenagers need professional counseling.

Do you know what today is? Another school day canceled because teachers want a break? Big Foot took over the world? Think again. Students do not have school today because of Election Day. Many teenagers are oblivious to why they get a free day but could really care less. The main reason? Teenagers don't think elections matter to them. In order to vote, a person must be 18 or older. Teenagers today do not seem to take a big part in politics. Sure, everyone has opinions about who is running for office and what they believe in, but teenagers seem to think that politics are about nothing but fun. Although if teenagers today had more of a say in what laws took place, they would probably think a little bit differently when Election Day rolled around.

HAGERSTOWN - A search for two missing Maryland teenagers went national last Saturday when "America's Most Wanted" aired a 15-second segment about the Montgomery County residents. A national correspondent for the television show said that at least one tip received after the broadcast placed the pair in Hagerstown. Rachel Smith, 16, of Potomac, and Rachel Crites, 18, of Gaithersburg, have been missing since Jan. 19. The teenagers told their parents that they were going to see a movie in Georgetown that night and never returned, said Michelle Sigona, a national correspondent for "America's Most Wanted.

scottb@herald-mail.com WILLIAMSPORT - About 10 teenagers attended Monday's Williamsport Town Council meeting to ask for a place in town where they can ride their skateboards. "Skating keeps me out of trouble ...," Andrew Shupp, 15, told the council. "That is the truth. That is what keeps me in shape. " Councilman Earle P. Pereschuk Sr. said people on skateboards ride into the streets and give motorists no respect. But Councilman Monty R. Jones said that was why the teenagers at the meeting were asking for a place to ride their skateboards legally and safely.

Committee presents teen mom statistics See also: Pregnancy poll results By SCOTT BUTKI scottb@herald-mail.com Eleven percent of births at Washington County Hospital in 2000 were to mothers under the age of 20, according to information given to the Washington County Commissioners on Tuesday. continued That and other statistics about teenage pregnancies were provided by members of the Interdepartmental Committee on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Parenting, a group of volunteers from across the county who are working to prevent teenage pregnancy.

CLEAR SPRING -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office was looking for three teenagers who walked away from the Oak Hill House School at 12806 Independence Road last week. The three teenagers, Jonathan Ballinger and Jody D. Laprade, both 18, and 17-year-old Roy Thomas Adams, left the facility at about 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, deputies said. Adams is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 152 pounds with shoulder-length dreadlocks. Laprade is 6 feet tall and 165 pounds with brown hair and eyes and shoulder-length dreadlocks.

A teenage boy was struck with a handgun during an armed robbery near the Hager House in City Park on Wednesday afternoon, according to a Hagerstown Police Department spokesman. Sgt. John Lehman of the Criminal Investigation Division said the robbery was not a random act. Lehman said the victim and at least two teenage boys involved knew each other. The victim was taken to Meritus Medical Center east of Hagerstown, where he was treated and released, Lehman said. An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the victim, Lehman said.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is looking for two teenage sisters who were last seen at their cousin's house at 414 McDowell Ave., in Hagerstown at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The sheriff's office was called to 14109 Shelby Circle in Hagerstown because of the missing sisters, identified as Shauntika Unique Chandler, 17, and Tyasia Neekolor Chandler, 15, according to a news release. Anyone with information about the girls can contact the sheriff's office 240-313-2172.

A Hagerstown man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a weekend stabbing of a teenager on North Jonathan Street, according to a news release from the Hagerstown Police Department. Jenerette Bartholomew Dixon, 38, of 340 Jonathan St., was charged with attempted murder, assault and possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure, and reckless endangerment, the news release states. Dixon was being held without bond Sunday at the Washington County Detention Center.

In a report that left two Washington County Board of Education members feeling “shocked” and “depressed,” a team of local health care providers and other officials told the board Tuesday afternoon that there have been 34 teenage pregnancies this school year and that in some cases children in the community are becoming sexually active as young as 8 years old. There were 44 teenage pregnancies last school year, and if this school year's trend...

Three juveniles were arrested Wednesday morning in connection with a burglary at a vacant house in the 16000 block of Virginia Avenue, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The teenagers were in the house and were involved in illegal drug activity, police said. The teenagers were arrested at about 10:30 a.m. after they fled the house and were apprehended near Virginia Avenue and Interstate 81, police said. The teenagers were expected to be charged with fourth degree burglary and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia, police said.

Angalena K. Robinson was the kind of teenager who made her parents proud. The 16-year-old split her time between cheerleading and volunteering with homeless animals and youths with special needs. She was a favorite among customers at the McDonald's where she worked, and she helped a girl being bullied on the school bus. “She was very giving, very friendly and never shy,” said her father, Dwayne Robinson. The girl knew how to speak her mind, he said. “She was so full of life,” said her mother, Tammy Lushbaugh.

Two Fulton County, Pa., teenagers were killed and two others suffered major injuries Tuesday morning when the car in which they were riding went off the roadway and struck several trees on Pa. 915 in Wells Township, Pennsylvania State Police said. Bryant Andrew White, 18, of 4275 N. Valley Road in Wells Tannery, and Cody Gracey, 17, of Hustontown, Pa., were killed in the crash, according to Fulton County Coroner Berley Souders and state police. Cheyenne Nicole Hege, 18, of 4917 Cito Road in McConnellsburg, Pa., and William Joseph Hess, 19, of 32132 Great Cove Road in Fort Littleton, Pa., were flown to Altoona Regional Health System in Altoona, Pa., to be treated for major injuries, state police said in a news release.

Four teenagers were rescued Wednesday night from a rock in the area where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, according to a Washington County 911 dispatcher. The teenagers were apparently tube riding in the water when they became stranded, the dispatcher said. The teenagers were being checked out by rescue crews, who were wrapping up their work at the scene at about 9:40 p.m., the dispatcher said.

Leah Ellis, 13, has been selected to represent Chesapeake State at the 2012 Miss American Junior Teen Pageant.  Leah, the daughter of Charles and Sheryl Ellis of Hagerstown, is an eighth-grade student at Smithsburg Middle School. In addition to the being crowned, the Miss Chesapeake Junior Teen, she also received awards for her volunteer service, academic achievement and best interview. As the Chesapeake State Junior Teen, Leah will attend the national pageant for her age group in Florida and Disney World during the week of Thanksgiving.

Two Boonsboro teenagers were arrested Sunday and charged with possession of marijuana after a vehicle was stopped for speeding on U.S. 40 at Ridge Road, according to Maryland State Police. The vehicle was stopped at 3:29 a.m., police said. The juveniles also were charged with possession of paraphernalia, police said. The individuals were released to the custody of their parents, police said.