Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1 billion

The estimated annuity jackpot for the Friday, October 19 Mega Millions drawing has been raised to $1 billion. The estimated cash value is $565.6 million. It marks the largest jackpot in Mega Millions history and the second-largest in lottery history, trailing only the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in January of 2016. The previous record Mega Millions jackpot was $656 million, […]

House fire reported in Overlea

UPDATE: Fire officials now say there was no rescue. Photo from the scene added below. No injuries reported. Original story… ——— Crews are on the scene of a Friday afternoon house fire in Overlea-Fullerton. The fire was reported at about 2:15 p.m. in the 6900-block of Belair Road. The call went out as a fire with rescue, although it is […]

Police identify 7-year-old girl killed in Essex

Police have identified the 7-year-old girl who was struck and killed in Essex on Thursday. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the fatal crash that involved a second grade student at Sandalwood Elementary School. The girl has been identified as NaTasha Newman of the 1000-block of Punjab Drive (21221). Police were dispatched to the driveway of a townhome community across […]

Water mains rupture in Middle River, Essex

A pair of water mains have ruptured, leaving several local residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that a ten-inch main has ruptured in the 7200-block of Golden Ring Road in Essex (21221). Twelve customers and two hydrants are without service. An eight-inch main has also ruptured in the 1000-block of Ramble Run Road in Middle River (21220). […]

BGE addresses loud booms, brief power outages in Carney, Perry Hall

BGE has responded after NottinghamMD.com reached out for comment regarding brief power outages in the Carney/Perry Hall area. Residents reported hearing loud booms, seeing bright flashes, and experiencing momentary power outages early on Sunday and late Monday night. Monday night’s occurrence occurred just before midnight. The occurrences were limited to the areas surrounding Magledt Road and Northwind Road. BGE has responded, stating that they […]