Maryland Department of Health issues consumer advisory for enoki mushrooms due to Listeria risk

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Shandong Youhe Biotechnology Co Ltd. in Shandong Province, China, because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. Samples collected and tested by MDH in early January were positive for the Listeria bacteria. MDH is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other states […]

Police searching for missing Dundalk teen

DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing Dundalk teen. Joshua Zimmerman, 14, is 5’5” tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. He was last seen on Thursday in the Dundalk area wearing a black/red coat, grey sweatpants, and black shoes. Anyone with information on Joshua Zimmerman‘s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-307-2020.

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests on Saturday, Jan. 28

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that firing operations are scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2023 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring continued […]

BCPS issues statement regarding release of the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education report on November 2020 cyberattack

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have issued a statement following this week’s release of the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education report on the November 2020 cyberattack on BCPS. The full statement from BCPS reads as follows: “The OIGE report highlights BCPS’ extensive and immediate recovery efforts that have now positioned the system years ahead of other […]

Middle River woman arrested in connection with death of elderly patient at care facility

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Investigators have arrested a Middle River woman in connection with the death of an elderly patient at a senior care facility in 2022. Obiageriaku Jane Iheanacho, 35, was arrested on January 24 in the 4900-block of Hazelwood Avenue without incident. At around 3:45 p.m. on May 18, 2022, officers with the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 5000-block […]

Foundation For Baltimore County Public Library launches Charlie Robinson Memorial Scholarship

TOWSON, MD—The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library this week announced plans to recognize long-time Baltimore County Public Library Director Charles Robinson by launching the Charlie Robinson Endowed Master of Library Science (MLS) Memorial Scholarship. This renewable annual scholarship will support one Maryland resident pursuing an MLS or MLIS. The student must plan to work in a public library upon […]