JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a fuel spill in the Joppa area. The incident was reported at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Route 40 at Route 152. Hazmat crews are being dispatched for a reported “large fuel spill.” No additional information is available at this time. Motorists should use caution in the area.
KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday morning house fire in Kingsville. The fire was reported at around 9:45 a.m. in the 11700-block of Reynolds Road. Units arrived to find a residential garage fully involved in fire. Several local fire companies are on the scene and Bradshaw Road has been shut down. Motorists should avoid the area. Photo […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fire officials say a man was struck by lightning in Nottingham on Thursday night. During the severe storms that moved through Baltimore County on the evening of August 4, crews responded to the 8400-block of Walther Boulevard (21236) for a report of a contractor who had been struck by lightning. The Baltimore County Fire Department says the adult male […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—A popular local bookstore will soon be getting a facelift. Barnes & Noble, one of the original tenants to open at THE AVENUE at White Marsh, will be remodeling to provide the community with their newest concept store. Work is slated to begin in early September, and will require a temporary closure to complete construction. The store will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—More storms are expected to sweep through the Baltimore area on Friday and the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the entire region. The watch will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday for most of central Maryland. Forecasters say localized heavy rainfall may cause rapid rises in creeks and streams, as […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Nottingham man has been sentenced to prison for production of child pornography involving an underage female patient who was unconscious at the time. U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Donald Benson, 42, of Nottingham, to 18 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for production of child pornography. Judge Blake also ordered that, […]
SMITH ISLAND, MD—A waterspout ran aground during Thursday evening’s severe storms in Maryland, injuring at least one person. Video shared on social media shows the waterspout moving along the water on Smith Island, then continuing onto land, causing significant damage, according to Governor Larry Hogan. “Somerset County is reporting that a waterspout landed onshore, causing significant damage on Smith Island,” […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools’ officials are encouraging eligible youth to apply for a program designed to assist students from low-income families in preparing for careers and removing academic barriers. Students who enroll in the CareerLINK program will receive individualized support aligned with their interests, needs, and goals, and will participate in workshops related to financial planning, career readiness, and […]