Rabid groundhog confirmed in Monkton

MONKTON, MD—The Harford County Health Department confirmed Friday that a groundhog found in the Monkton area tested positive for the rabies virus. The confirmation came from the Maryland Department of Health on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The rabid groundhog was discovered near the 3500-block of Jarrettsville Pike in Monkton, potentially exposing individuals and pets in the surrounding vicinity. While simply […]

Lightning strike sparks 3-alarm apartment fire, partial roof collapse in Baltimore County

PIKESVILLE, MD—A lightning strike was the cause of a three-alarm apartment fire in Pikesville on Thursday that brought nearly 100 firefighters to the scene and resulted in minor injuries to two firefighters, according to fire investigators. The Baltimore County Fire Department announced Friday that investigators confirmed the lightning strike using a report from Core Logic, which indicated a direct hit […]

Police searching for missing 70-year-old man last seen in Towson area

UPDATE: Eugene Mobley has been located. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. Eugene Mobley, 70, is 5’09” tall and weighs 150 pounds. He was last seen in the Towson area wearing a light brown plaid shirt, light blue jeans, and black shoes. Anyone with information on Eugene Mobley’s whereabouts is asked to […]

Maryland Department of Health annual ‘Let’s Talk Tech’ event

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced it will host its annual “Let’s Talk Tech” event on Aug. 18, highlighting the state’s commitment as a “Technology First State” for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The virtual event, running from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will showcase a range of technologies designed to support greater independence. The event […]

Maryland Forest Service crew deployed to assist western states battling wildfires

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Forest Service has deployed a 20-person wildland fire crew to the western United States to help combat ongoing wildfires, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced this week. The crew, comprised of firefighters from the Forest Service, Park Service, Wildlife and Heritage Service, Maryland Conservation Corps, and the Maryland Fire Service, left Green Ridge State Forest on […]

Medevac responding to serious crash on I-95

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash on Interstate 95 in Harford County. The crash was reported at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday along northbound I-95 just prior to Exit 74 (Mountain Road), according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. One person is being flown to a trauma center via Maryland State Police Aviation Command. Two other […]

Loreley Community Center playground to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony

UPDATE: The ribbon has been cut and the playground has been dedicated. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Loreley Community Center playground later this month. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 23rd. “The Loreley Community Center playground is one of seven […]