Year in Review: Top 5 Stories from Odenton in March

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 March. 

Fort Meade Prepares for Looming Sequester - In February, officials at Fort Meade were left wondering how to handle across-the-board cuts to government spending, including the Department of Defense. 

Arundel Color Guard in Middle of 'Fun' Season - The squad earned top honors in several competitions and had the chance to perform at Disney World. 

Verizon Store in Piney Orchard Robbed - Police said two men went into the store right at closing time and stole cash and merchandise. Later in 2013, police said these kinds of thefts were part of broader organized crime spree.

Odenton Could Be Split Under Council Redistricting Plan - In March, the county council considered a bill that would have placed Odenton into two distinct Districts. It was defeated and Odenton remains in District 4.

Odenton Woman Charged in Stabbing Death of Her Husband - Police said Donna Mills Wood was responsible for the death of her husband the previous November. She is scheduled to stand trial in February of 2014.