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Middle River fisherman earns FishMaryland’s seventh Master Angler Award

BALTIMORE, MD—A Middle River man has become the latest angler to win a prestigious award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Zeljko Koretic has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland DNR’s FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch ten different species of fish in Maryland at trophy-size length. Koretic is the seventh Master Angler …


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Maryland Attorney General’s Office warns of sports betting scams during March Madness

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is warning of the risks involved in sports betting, especially during March Madness. Officials are urging people to be wary of scams and aggressive marketing that targets getting customers to make bigger and riskier bets. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office listed several precautions people can take to protect themselves. They are recommending checking consumer …


CCBC Essex Knights claim third straight women’s basketball championship

ROSEDALE, MD—The CCBC Essex Knights women’s basketball team has done it again. CCBC Essex defeated CCBC Catonsville 63-61 on Saturday to become back-to-back-to-back Region 20 DII champions, and earning their spot in the NJCAA National Championship Tournament in Joplin, Missouri. This win gives the Knights their fourth regional title in as many seasons since the program’s restart in 2019. This …

Sports wagering contributes $4.2 million to State of Maryland during February

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $4,210,511 in contributions to the state from a handle of $442,557,658 during February 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The $4.2 million contribution to the state last month was a 50.5% increase compared to the $2.8 million total generated in February 2023. The …

Baltimore County man earns FishMaryland Master Angler Award

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County angler caught ten different species of fish in Maryland at trophy-size length and has been named a Master Angler by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hunt is the sixth Master Angler named since the program began.  Originally from East Orange, N.J., the Sparrows Point resident moved to Maryland in 2011 and is now a …

Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk 2024 date announced

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The date has been announced for the 2024 Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Fun Run or Walk. The event will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 16th. Participants will enjoy a beautiful morning at Gunpowder Falls State Park – Hammerman Area, overlooking the Chesapeake Bay for a 5K Fun Run and Walk. Walkers can follow the entire route or …

Ice rink on THE AVENUE at White Marsh announces final 2024 winter date

WHITE MARSH, MD—All good things must come to an end, at least for now. Officials with THE AVENUE at White Marsh have announced that the final day for ice skating for the 2023-2024 season will be this Sunday, March 3, 2024. 2024 HOURS Friday, Noon – 11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. …

Essex-Middle River Fishing Club to hold fishing flea market at Rosedale VFC in March

ROSEDALE, MD—The Essex-Middle River Fishing Club will be holding a flea market at the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company next month. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, 2024. Organizers say the event will be the “biggest fishing flea market north of the Key Bridge,” and will feature fishing …