ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Program confirmed this week that a horse in Baltimore County had tested positive for equine herpesvirus (EHV-1). Samples from the symptomatic horse were sent to the Frederick Animal Health Laboratory, where the non-neurotropic strain of EHV-1 was confirmed. The horse was euthanized on Thursday due to complications. The Baltimore County farm, which […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state health authorities are investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by E. coli in the United States. Evidence indicates that romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California growing region is a likely source of this outbreak. Consumers should not eat romaine lettuce harvested from Salinas, California. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—With the holiday season upon us, the Maryland State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint next week. On Wednesday, November 27, 2019 troopers will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Harford County. The goal will be to locate impaired drivers and to promote public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. In addition to the checkpoint, additional troopers […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Community Assistance Network has an urgent need for donations for their Eastside Family Shelter in Rosedale. They are in need of the following items: • Twin sized blankets (new or gently used) • Bars of soap • Body lotion • Toothpaste and toothbrushes Anyone wishing to make a donation is asked to call 410-285-4674 for drop-off instructions The […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Baltimore City resident walked into the Maryland Lottery Winner’s Circle with a huge smile after claiming a $20,200 prize on the 2020 Cash scratch-off. The 57-year-old, who works for the State of Maryland, is only the third top-prize winner in the $20 game. As he left the room, the happy player told everyone he would “be back […]
TOWSON, MD—Fifty-one dance students from 17 Baltimore County public schools have been named to the BCPS High School and Middle School All-County Honors Dance Ensembles for the 2019-2020 school year. “We are thrilled to see our All-County ensembles continue to grow and strengthen with the addition of more dance programs in our middle and high schools,” said Sonia Synkowski, BCPS […]
TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools has announced its newest 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients. Fifteen schools and one office earned 17 grants (most around $2,000 each). The total value of the grants is more than $32,500. Grants were awarded in the categories of Arts & Culture, Civic Literacy, Environmental Literacy, Global Awareness, and STEM (science, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The ribbon has officially been cut. Chase Bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning for their new branch located at 8903 Belair Road in Nottingham/ Perry Hall (21236). Last year, the company announced that Chase would be expanding its branch network into the Greater Baltimore & Washington D.C. areas by opening up to 70 new branches, hiring up […]