2012 in Review: Top Stories from September

Patch is counting down the top stories of 2012. Today, we take a look at the biggest stories in September.

Grand Jury Indicts Parents After Child Ingest Methdone

Police said Paul Brooks drove into Baltimore to obtain methadone and his 5-year-old son drank some on the way home. Both of the child's parents faced child abuse charges.

Class Ring Turns Up After 23 Years

Stephanie Mowery thought her Arundel High class ring was gone for good. But it turned up at a local pawn shop, just days before Mowery was to attend a class reunion.

Committee Tackles Crofton School Redistricting

A 16-member committee met to explore options to reduce overcrowding at Nantucket Elementary and other schools in west Anne Arundel County. It later presented it plan to the school board, where it is awaiting approval.

Chamber Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its birthday with a big bash on the site of the former Nevamar plant. Within weeks, the site became the home of the new Flats170 apartments.

The Waugh Chapel Town Centre got two new tenants in early September. The Greene Turtle opened in time for football season, while Starbucks offered one fo the few drive-thru locations in the area.

See also:

• Top Stories from January
• Top Stories from February
• Top Stories from March
• Top Stories from April
• Top Stories from May
• Top Stories from June
• Top Stories from July
• Top Stories from August