Furlough Notices, Burglaries and Buses: Odenton's Top Stories from May

From now through New Year's Day, Patch is counting down the most-read and most interesting stories in the Odenton-Severn area. Today, we take a look at the top stories from May.

Severn Community Center to Get $1.9 Million in County Funds - The planned health and wellness center on Reece Road got a big boost when it landed a local development grant. 

Government Workers Get Furlough Notices - Notices of furloughs went to Fort Meade garrison workers and other federal staff. Workers were furloughed later in the summer and also were hit by the government shutdown.

Police Warn Hanover Residents About String of Burglaries - Residents reported at least four burglaries over a single weekend in May, all of which took place when homeowners were there and sleeping.

Steve Schuch Talks to Local Chamber - Local businessman Steve Schuch announced his candidacy for county executive in the spring, and spoke in May to members of the West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce.  

Low Ridership Threatens 'M Route' Bus - Officials held a meeting to try and learn why the $1 bus from Piney Orchard to the MARC station doesn't have robust ridership.