BALTIMORE, MD—The J.M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Jif® peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported in recent days. At just after noon on Tuesday, May 3, an individual met two other individuals in the 1100-block of Deanwood Road in Hillendale (21234) to sell a pair of shoes. One suspect provided the victim with counterfeit money and displayed a weapon. At just before 12:30 p.m. on […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Middle River man has been sentenced for a 2020 murder in which he shot his victim 14 times. Jaekwan Jacob Stephens, 25, was sentenced on Tuesday in Baltimore County Circuit Court for first-degree premeditated murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. In the early morning hours of August 18, 2020, […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The iconic green and black helicopters of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC), bearing the State flag across the tail, are an easily recognized focal point for the Department’s commitment of service. However, many people who have seen these state-of-the-art helicopters traverse the Maryland skies are probably unaware what it takes to keep the Department’s fleet of […]
CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County and the Baltimore County delegation in officially breaking ground for a new addition and major renovations project at Pine Grove Middle School. The groundbreaking event will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Nottingham on Monday. At around 4:00 p.m. on May 23, officers responded to the intersection of Silver Spring Road at Belair Road for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, they found a male pedestrian who appeared to have been struck by a motor vehicle. The male […]
OVERLEA, MD—A water main break in the Overlea area has left many residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a 10-inch diameter main has ruptured in the 600-block of Dale Avenue (21206). Forty customers and two hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.
BALTIMORE, MD—With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday serving as the unofficial start of summer travel season, the Maryland Transportation Authority is urging motorists to commit to safe driving practices and travel off-peak to minimize delays when crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Motorists may also find time savings by utilizing the I-95 northern route traveling the Tydings Bridge to and from […]