Gas prices decline for fifth straight week

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the fifth consecutive week, the nation’s average gas price has fallen, declining 14.4 cents from a week ago to $3.21 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 56.5 cents from a month ago and 11.0 […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of December 12

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that daytime and nighttime testing operations are scheduled for Monday, December 12 through Friday, December 16, 2022, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 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 […]

Essex teacher receives Military Bowl College Football Playoff Foundation grant

ESSEX, MD—An Essex school teacher has been awarded a special grant. The Military Bowl Foundation and the College Football Playoff Foundation support teachers who have gone above and beyond to help their students. Through the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers program, the Military Bowl is providing grants to the following teachers in the National Capital Region to […]

Water main break reported in Bowleys Quarters

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A water main break in Bowleys Quarters has left several residents without water. The rupture was reported on Sunday morning in the 900-block of Bowleys Quarters Road (21220). The break has caused extensive damage to the roadway and many homes are currently without service. Crews are on-site but no ETA has been provided on restoration. Motorists should use […]

Baltimore County hiking, biking loop dedicated to late public servant

EDGEMERE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has dedicated a half-mile trail loop at North Point State Park in honor of former public servant and avid bicyclist, Steven L. Kreseski. A native and resident of Baltimore City, Kreseski served three years as chief of staff for former Governor Robert Ehrlich Jr. and was his legislative director on Capitol Hill from […]

Two juveniles charged in connection with threats made against Towson High School

TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have identified and charged a juvenile suspect in connection with multiple recent threats targeting Towson High School. Charges are also pending against a second juvenile suspect in North Carolina. Investigators believe the suspects intended to incriminate an uninvolved juvenile with their actions. Authorities have determined that no students, faculty, or staff were […]

Crash reported on I-695 inner loop

TOWSON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday afternoon crash on I-695. The crash was reported at around 1:30 p.m. along the inner loop at the Providence Road exit. Two vehicles were involved in the crash and several lanes are blocked along the inner loop. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should use caution in the area.