TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will be hosting a recruitment event for school nurses and health assistants in November. The event will be held 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. Interested professionals are encouraged to apply online before the event. BCPS officials say school nurse applicants must […]
BALTIMORE, MD—ProSource Produce LLC has announced a voluntary recall on whole raw onions (red, yellow, and white) shipped from Chihuahua, Mexico, between July 1, 2021, and August 31, 2021, because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, are asking Maryland residents to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at state police barracks. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day. Each […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A water main break in the Parkville area has left several residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that a six-inch diameter main has ruptured in the 3000-block of Moreland Avenue (21234). Approximately thirty customers and one hydrant are without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the release of a new data dashboard displaying detailed information about fatal and nonfatal opioid overdose incidents occurring in Baltimore County. “Every opioid overdose death is the tragic loss of a loved one. We hope this latest dashboard not only provides residents with access to this critical information, but also informs our […]
UPDATE 2 (10:00 a.m.): The gas leak has been secured and the building has been deemed safe. Staff and students have re-entered the school. Fire department crews have cleared the scene. UPDATE (9:40 a.m.): The Baltimore County Fire Department and BGE are investigating a malfunctioning natural gas line. The school remains evacuated. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Hazmat crews are […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that rat extermination efforts have begun in an area south of Silver Spring Road. The extermination area includes Heathrow Manor Court, Manorfield Road, and Ambermill Road. “We are making an extra effort to address rat problems that have been reported by numerous residents along the Silver Spring Road corridor,” said Councilman […]
UPDATE: U.S. and Maryland flags are being flown at half-staff in honor of Gen. Powell. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has issued a statement following the death of General Colin Powell. General Powell’s family on Monday morning announced that he had passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Powell made history by becoming the 12th chairman of […]