AUBURN HILLS, Mich.–A Parkville resident is driving a brand-new 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten Crew Cab after winning the 2024 Stellantis National Sweepstakes. Hassan Smiley was announced Tuesday as the grand prize winner, receiving a $100,000 voucher redeemable toward any eligible vehicle from the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Truck, or FIAT brands. Smiley, chosen at random from entries collected throughout 2024, […]
JACKSONVILLE, MD—A Baltimore County man celebrated a huge milestone this week. Chester Meros turned 110 years old on Monday, becoming the oldest living person in Maryland and the fourth-oldest person in the country. Chester is a regular at the Jacksonville Senior Center. The oldest living person in the United States is currently Naomi Whitehead, who was born on September 26, […]
CARNEY, MD—Ken Mihalyov, a science teacher at Pine Grove Middle School, is preparing for a grueling 329-mile journey across Maryland to raise funds for children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Mihalyov will participate in the annual Maryland Trek, a weeklong event organized by local meteorologist Justin Berk, from August 3-9. The Maryland Trek, now in its 12th year, supports […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews rescued a trapped dog in Joppa over the July 4th weekend, and officials are searching for its owner. On Friday July 4, crews from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were called to Falconer Road for a report of a dog trapped in a storm drain. The dog was eventually brought to safety. There was no collar on the dog […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Firefighters came to the aid of a trapped kitten on Monday. Personnel from the Baltimore County Fire Department responded after a kitten became trapped inside the engine compartment of a vehicle at Weis Markets in Perry Hall. After about 30 minutes of careful work, the trapped kitten was freed unharmed. No injuries were reported. Photos via the Baltimore […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual awards ceremony Thursday, recognizing conservation law enforcement officers and professional staff for their achievements in 2024, including acts of bravery and significant contributions to public safety and environmental protection. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz and Natural Resources Police Col. Orlando Lilly presented the honors at Annapolis High School […]
ESSEX, MD—A community school facilitator at Kenwood High School was named the 2025 Ravens/M&T Bank Touchdown for Teachers winner on Monday, celebrated for his tireless advocacy for students in a surprise ceremony that drew cheers from 900 students. Andrew Goldbeck received the award from Baltimore Ravens star defensive lineman Roquan Smith, who presented him with a personalized Ravens jersey. M&T […]
TOWSON, MD—Dulaney High School senior Emily Noonan has been named Baltimore County’s Young Woman of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission for Women. Noonan was honored alongside other awardees at a ceremony on May 22 at the Sheraton Baltimore North in Towson. The annual award recognizes exceptional women in various categories, including “Woman of the Year,” “Young Woman of […]