Sgt. Eddison Hermond killed in Ellicott City flooding, Maryland flags to fly at half-staff

On Tuesday evening, Governor Larry Hogan ordered Maryland flags to fly at half-staff to commemorate a local National Guardsman. Sergeant Eddison Hermond disappeared on Sunday trying to rescue someone from the catastrophic flooding that wiped out historic Ellicott City for the second time in three years. Sgt. Eddison’s body was found in the Patapsco River on Tuesday, according to authorities. […]

Councilman Marks endorsed by firefighters association

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has been endorsed by the association representing Baltimore County’s professional firefighters and paramedics, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1311. “Councilman Marks has been a strong supporter of first responders, and he has always been helpful to our fire fighters and paramedics. David Marks works hard and builds coalitions to get things done,” said […]

Person found dead outside White Marsh Mall

UPDATE: Authorities now say this incident is being investigated as a suicide. No other details have yet been released. Original story below… —— Authorities say they have found a deceased person in a White Marsh Mall parking lot. Police in Baltimore County say  they found the body Tuesday morning in a vehicle in the parking lot outside of J.C. Penney. […]

Deadlines announced for requesting absentee ballots for 2018 primary elections

Baltimore County officials have announced the deadlines to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming 2018 elections. The deadline to request a 2018 Primary Election absentee ballot for mail delivery is June 19, 2018.  The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the Primary Election for online delivery is June 22, 2018.  Any registered voter in Maryland may request and […]

Governor Hogan announces statewide flood response efforts

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan has directed Maryland state agencies to coordinate and work together to keep Marylanders safe and informed following Sunday’s severe weather, which included extensive and persistent rain, major flooding, and power outages in multiple locations throughout the state. Ellicott City in Howard County was particularly devastated by this weather event, which also included significant flooding in […]

Serious crash reported in White Marsh

UPDATE: The trapped individual has been freed and taken to a trauma center with non-life-threatening injuries. Original story below… —— Crews are on the scene of a serious, Monday night crash in White Marsh. The crash was reported at just before 9 p.m. at the intersection of Pulaski Highway and Ebenezer Road. Emergency personnel are attempting to extricate one trapped […]