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Championship ring is returned to Colts legend

Posted on August 24, 2011 by almosthipguy

Art Donovan’s ring was taken during trip to Hong Kong in 1977 By Peter Hermann and Edward Lee (Baltimore Sun, 8/24/11) Colts legend Art Donovan never thought he’d get his ring back. The cherished keepsake of the 1958 NFL championship … Continue reading →

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Former Senator owner vows run for council president

Posted on July 2, 2011 by almosthipguy

Baltimore is ‘swirling around the bowl,’ Kiefaber says By Julie Scharper (The Baltimore Sun, June 30, 2011) The former owner of the Senator Theatre declared his candidacy Thursday for president of the Baltimore City Council, saying he wants to lead … Continue reading →

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Forget Dog Bites Man – try Rat Bites Cop

Posted on June 20, 2011 by almosthipguy

By Peter Hermann (Baltimore Sun, June 16, 2011) Every Baltimore resident has a rat story. Marc J. Camarote, a Baltimore police sergeant, has a tale for the tabloids. Early Wednesday, the 15-year veteran was riding shotgun in an unmarked cruiser, … Continue reading →

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Kraig Krixer, R.I.P. (1951-2011)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by almosthipguy

Kraig Krixer (right) with Accused frontman Dave Cawkwell According to CBS/WJZ news reports, Baltimore musician Kraig Krixer and his friend and roomate John Gurkis were found dead, and somewhat decomposed, inside Krixer’s condo at the Red Fox Farm Condos in … Continue reading →

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