BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the selection of three new sites for large-scale oyster restoration in the Chesapeake Bay. This marks the beginning of the state’s next phase of major oyster restoration efforts. The new sanctuaries will be located in Herring Bay, the Nanticoke River, and Hoopers Strait. These sites were chosen based on their potential […]
WASHINGTON—Approximately 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products have been recalled by BrucePac, a Durant, Oklahoma establishment, due to potential Listeria contamination. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The recalled items were produced between June 19, 2024, and October 8, 2024, and distributed […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County businessman has admitted to using more than $1.3 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans to purchase a Mercedes-Benz and make extensive home renovations, federal authorities announced. David Epstein, 46, of Owings Mills, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud after submitting fraudulent CARES Act loan applications, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland. The […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company has placed a second medic unit into service. On Tuesday, October 8, community leaders and WMVFC members dedicated the station’s new unit. The ambulance provides additional emergency services and was, in fact, responding to an incident at the time of the dedication. “We have worked for years in a collaborative effort with […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A federal grand jury has charged two Maryland staffing agency owners with failing to pay at least $10 million in employment taxes, officials say. Jeannette Gomez, 54, and Edgar Gomez, 51, both of Perry Hall, were indicted on October 2 for failure to report and pay employment taxes accrued pursuant to their interest in SND Services, LLC and […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its legislative session on Monday evening, October 7, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed Councilman David Marks’ bill that would allow for a technical trade school in White Marsh. Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 is seeking to repurpose the arena at 5811 Allender Road in White Marsh, which requires a legislative change. “I am delighted to support […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,510,910 in revenue from slot machines and table games during September 2024, an increase of $4,413,131 (2.8%) compared to September 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during September 2024 totaled $68,698,479, an increase of $2,257,334 (3.4%) compared to September 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during September 2024 were $49,528,174, an […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. declined by 4.6 cents over the past week, reaching $3.13 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data. This marks a decrease of 11.6 cents from the previous month and a significant drop of 56.2 cents compared to last year. However, the recent decline may be short-lived, as oil prices surged […]