BALTIMORE, MD—On Wednesday, Dayon Cooper was handed a life sentence for the first-degree murder of Cameron Anderson in the 5400-block of Cedonia Avenue (21206). The deadly shooting occurred in 2018. Cooper was also given 28 years, to be served concurrently with the life sentence, for handgun and reckless endangerment charges. Assistant State’s Attorneys Bethany Durand and Alyssa Ragland prosecuted the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for the Nottingham area. The advisory covers southern Baltimore County and Baltimore City and will be in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Thursday morning. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Residents should […]
ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating a fatal Halloween crash in Baltimore County that left one man dead. Roger Dyer, 25, of Winston Avenue (21239) died in a single vehicle crash on October 31, 2021. At just before 2 a.m., authorities say Dyer was driving a 2012 Honda Accord southbound on Rossville Boulevard past Stemmers Run Road when the vehicle left the […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are responding to a Wednesday afternoon building fire in Parkville. The fire was reported at around 1:15 p.m. in the 7200-block of Harford Road (21234). Arriving units found smoke showing from a two-story combined residential and commercial building. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks, Weis Markets, and the Marian Preparatory Academy will be holding a food drive this month to help families in need. Donations will benefit the Student Support Network. The event will be held at Weis Markets, located at 7927 Belair Road in Fullerton (21236). Food will be accepted 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 5, 6, […]
TOWSON. MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced spending proposals for Baltimore County’s $160.7 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan, which advance a broad range of innovative, equity-focused efforts in addition to ongoing pandemic response needs. Officials will utilize approximately $80 million in funds to support Baltimore County’s ongoing public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Baltimore County […]
TOWSON, MD—During Monday night’s meeting, the Baltimore County Council passed the Joy Freedman Care for Cats Act. The legislation, which was introduced by County Executive Johnny Olszewski in October, formalizes the county’s existing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) pilot program to humanely and effectively maintain the free-roaming cat populations. “We know that TNR is an ethical, humane, and non‐lethal way to lower our […]
TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools has announced the launch of the “Putting Students First” grant program in partnership with First Financial Federal Credit Union (FFFCU). This grant program will award up to 10 BCPS educators with grants of $500 each to enhance student learning with additional supplies, resources, and/or opportunities/experiences. The application deadline is Wednesday, November […]