DNR: Drought conditions bring heightened risk of wildfires

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning residents and visitors that potential for wildfires has steadily increased in the past several weeks due to a lack of rain and unseasonably high temperatures. While open-air burning is legal in parts of Maryland, DNR is strongly encouraging homeowners to refrain from outdoor burning until the state receives significant steady rainfall […]

Police seeking identity of Greenleigh at Crossroads burglary suspects

MIDDLE RIVER—Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying burglary suspects who struck in White Marsh/Middle River earlier this month. Authorities say three burglary suspects made off with electronics stolen from the business center at The Berkleigh in Greenleigh at Crossroads. A female suspect was dropped off at the apartment complex in the 6200-block of Greenleigh Avenue (21220) at […]

Edgewood retiree wins $100K on Maryland Lottery scratch-off

EDGEWOOD, MD—Every morning, Edgewood retiree “Jim Smith” starts his day by playing Maryland Lottery games with friends at different local retailers. As a player for more than 20 years, he isn’t choosy about which game he selects. “I play all of the games but I only play them when I’m feeling lucky,” said “Jim,” while smiling about his $100,000 top-prize […]

Olszewski visits striking UAW workers at GM plant in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—As the United Automobile Workers’ strike against General Motors entered its twelfth day, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited striking workers in White Marsh on Friday. This week, 49,000 auto workers are walking the picket lines at General Motors factories across the U.S. in the biggest private sector strike in more than a decade. Production has stopped at […]

Towson University rape suspect denied home detention in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—The man being held in police custody in connection with a rape that occurred at Towson University has been denied home detention in Perry Hall. Onyekachukwu Chukwuebuk Igwilo, 20, of the 400-block of Towson Way (21286), has been charged with first-degree rape, attempted first-degree rape, false imprisonment, and first- and second-degree assault after allegedly raping a woman in […]

Frosh announces charges against Event Ticket Sales LLC, Guinio Volpone for deceptive marketing practices

UPDATE: A settlement has been reached in this case. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced on Thursday that the Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against Event Ticket Sales, LLC and Guinio Volpone for violations of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act and Maryland’s Interference With Internet Ticket Sales law. Event Ticket Sales and Volpone […]