Perry Hall Crafts & Collectibles holds grand opening, ribbon-cutting

HYDES, MD—A new small business has opened its doors in northeastern Baltimore County. Perry Hall Crafts & Collectibles held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening on Thursday evening at their new location in Hydes. Owners Pam Fleagle, Dianne Webster, Connie Wallace, and Peggy Rhodes teamed up to open a boutique chocked full of handmade crafts and unique items. “Congratulations to […]

Bethesda angler catches Maryland state record rainbow trout

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Jean-Philippe Lartigue of Bethesda as a new state record holder for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in the Nontidal Division. Lartigue caught a 17.44-pound rainbow trout February 10 in the section of Antietam Creek running through Devil’s Backbone County Park in Washington County. Lartigue was fishing with a long, 12-foot crappie-style rod, […]

Middle River warehouse manager snags winning $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Vacation planning tops the to-do list for a Middle River resident who is celebrating a scratch-off win of $50,000. A warehouse manager for four decades, the loyal player bought a 100X The Cash instant ticket and just claimed the game’s second-tier prize. He plays scratch-offs two to three times a week, the player told Maryland Lottery officials. The […]

Sports wagering contributes $8.2 million to State of Maryland during January

BALTIMORE, MD—Fueled by the NFL playoffs, Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $8,246,847 in contributions to the state from a handle of $544,971,369 during January 2024. Contributions to the state from sports wagering go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The $8.2 million contribution to the state surpassed the previous single-month high of $6.5 million […]

Winning lottery tickets sold in Nottingham, Essex, Joppa remain unclaimed

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Maryland Lottery officials are looking for a few lucky winners who have yet to claim their cash prizes. A winning $50,000 PICK 5 ticket that was sold on Friday, February 9, at the Walmart located at 8118 Perry Hills Road in Nottingham remains unclaimed as of Monday morning. A winning $50,000 FAST PLAY (Snowflake Ca$h) ticket that was sold […]

Governor Moore proclaims Sunday as Lamar Jackson Day in Maryland

​ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed Sunday, February 11, 2024 as Lamar Jackson Day in honor of the Baltimore Ravens quarterback being named the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player for the second time. “Lamar Jackson is a generational talent and this Sunday across Maryland we will recognize him for his accomplishments, both on and off the field,” said Governor […]