Middle River, Fallston residents each claim $50,000 lottery prizes

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Maryland residents, a woman from Fallston and a man from Middle River, have each claimed a $50,000 lottery prize, according to recent announcements from the Maryland Lottery. The winners secured their prizes on two different games—a scratch-off ticket and a Powerball drawing. Patricia Dowdy of Fallston, a self-proclaimed lottery enthusiast, won her $50,000 prize on a “Let’s Make […]

Powerball creates Baltimore County millionaire, delivers a dozen more big wins in Maryland as jackpot roll ends

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery announced that a $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold in Baltimore County as the game’s jackpot, which reached a near-record $1.787 billion, was won by two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas. While no one in Maryland hit the jackpot in the Sept. 6 drawing, a Pikesville player matched all five white balls to win […]

Gas prices tick higher nationwide

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has seen a slight increase over the past week, rising to $3.16 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The average price is up 0.3 cents from last week and 3.1 cents from a month ago, but remains 6.1 cents lower than a year ago. The average price of diesel also […]

Baltimore County Council passes legislation restricting industrial uses near Greenleigh residents

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—At its legislative meeting on Tuesday, September 2, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that restricts industrial uses in the MD 43 overlay zone near the Greenleigh community. The legislation blocks roll-on/roll-off dumpster processing facilities, truck parking, and power plants in the MD 43 overlay district closest to residential neighbors. “There are established […]

Police searching for missing person last seen in Perry Hall area

UPDATE: Fernando has been located. Original story below… PERRY HALL, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. Fernando Lewis, 49, is 5’9″ tall and weighs 210 pounds. He was last seen in the Perry Hall area, possibly driving a black Nissan Atlima with Maryland tag “4FD5922.” Anyone with information on Fernando Lewis’ whereabouts is asked to dial […]