Crash with injuries reported in Edgewood

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews were on the scene of a crash with reported injuries in Edgewood on Sunday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of Route 40 and Edgewood Road. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company says that one patient was treated for minor injuries at the scene and refused transport. Motorists should use caution in the […]

Rev. Elmer Klein, longtime minister at St. Michael Lutheran Church, dies

PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall lost a great spiritual and community leader this week. Rev. Elmer Klein, longtime minister at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Perry Hall, has died. Rev. Klein served for many years on the Executive Board for the Perry Hall Improvement Association. “Rev. Klein was a gentle, quiet man,” said Councilman David Marks on Saturday. “During Perry Hall […]

House fire reported in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday morning house fire in Carney. The fire was reported at about 9:45 a.m. in the 9100-block of Orbitan Road (21234). Arriving units found smoke and fire showing from the single-family home. All occupants are believed to be out of the residence. Crews are working to control the fire. Motorists should use […]

Edgewood man sentenced to 14 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl trafficked From Mexican drug cartels

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow has sentenced Nevone McCrimmon, 48, of Edgewood, to 14 years in federal prison; and sentenced co-defendants William Elijah, 52; and Terrance Mobley, 51, both of Baltimore, each to 10 years in federal prison, all followed by five years of supervised release, for the federal charge of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent […]

Shops in Fullerton, Middle River sell winning Md. Lottery scratch-offs

NOTTINGHAM, MD—It’s been a lucky few days for local lottery players.  Shops in Fullerton and in Middle River sold big winning tickets this week. Nottingham/Fullerton A loyal scratch-off player from Havre de Grace who enjoys trying his luck with a variety of Maryland Lottery games found a top-prize win with the 2020 Cash instant ticket. The Harford County resident has […]

William Pines named Chief Engineer for MDTA

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has named Harford County resident William Pines, P.E., as Chief Engineer. Pines had been serving as Acting Chief Engineer for the agency since April 2019. “Will demonstrated exceptional leadership in the role of Acting Chief Engineer, and I’m confident he will continue to do so in this new role,” said MDTA Executive Director James F. […]

BCPS issues coronavirus update

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools this week issued an update to parents on the developing coronavirus situation. In the alert, Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams says that BCPS is monitoring the situation closely and that staff members are in close communication with the Baltimore County Department of Health, the CDC, and the Maryland Department of Health. On Thursday, Governor Larry Hogan […]

Gov. Hogan: Two Marylanders being tested for coronavirus, MEMA offers preparedness tips

MARYLAND—During a Thursday press conference on Maryland’s response to the coronavirus, Governor Larry Hogan announced that two Marylanders who recently traveled to China have met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for testing of COVID-19. State officials said the patients’ samples are being flown to the CDC for testing. The governor added that there is currently no immediate […]