House fire reported in Essex

Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon house fire in Essex. The fire was reported at about 12:45 p.m. in the 1700 block of Newport Circle, near Hopkins Landing Drive (21221). Units from the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company arrived to find fire through the roof of the single-family home. There has been no word on any injuries. […]

White Marsh Rec Council awards Bryan Thomas Palmer Scholarship to 4 high school grads

On Wednesday evening, the White Marsh Recreation Council presented four high school graduates with the Bryan Thomas Palmer Scholarship. Each year, the WMRC awards scholarships to high school seniors who have volunteered their time. The Bryan Thomas Palmer Memorial Scholarship is awarded to qualified seniors through a competitive application process. The Bryan Palmer Foundation also contributes to the White Marsh […]

Crews battled overnight car carrier fire along I-95

Crews battled a car carrier fire that was reported in White Marsh last night. At just before 11:30 p.m., units responded to southbound Interstate 95 between the Big Gunpowder River and New Forge Road, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Crews from WMVFC, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, and Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company worked to douse the flames. The […]

White Marsh, Essex police officers to be promoted

Towson, MD – The Baltimore County Police Department will hold a promotion ceremony for ten officers on Thursday, May 24, at 1 p.m. The promotion ceremony will be held at the Baltimore County Public Safety Building, located at 700 East Joppa Road in Towson. Chief Terrence B. Sheridan will speak at the ceremony and present the certificates. The oath of […]

Essex woman indicted for bankruptcy fraud

Baltimore, MD – On Tuesday, a federal grand jury indicted Patricia Mulford, 66, and Joseph Mulford, 67, both formerly of Berlin, Maryland; and Maria Denise Gangler, 62, of Essex, Maryland, on charges of conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and tax evasion. According to the four-count indictment, from July 2011 through November 2017, the Mulfords and Gangler committed bankruptcy […]

Governor Hogan eliminates up-front E-ZPass transponder fee

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) would permanently eliminate the up-front $7.50 E-ZPass Maryland transponder fee for all new customers, putting $46 million back into Marylanders’ wallets over the next five years. In 2015, the governor also announced major toll rollbacks across the state, resulting in $270 million in savings for […]

Auto fire reported on I-695 in Essex

Crews battled an automobile fire in Essex on Wednesday morning. The fire was reported along the outer loop just prior to Route 702 (21221). Crews from multiple fire departments used fire extinguishers control the blaze. No injuries were reported but the vehicle was a total loss. Motorists should expect delays in the area.