NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon house fire in the Seven Courts community. At just before 3:30 p.m.,the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that units were on the scene of a fire on Powder View Court (21236). There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.
UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that crews will mobilize at the Joppa Road bridge in Perry Hall the week of November 8th to start replacing the structure. The bridge has been closed for repairs since January. Bearing assemblies and precast concrete slab units will […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s COVID-19 health metrics continue to improve across the board, as the state has now surpassed more than 400,000 booster shots administered, officials announced on Tuesday. Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate (2.95%) has declined by 42.2% since Aug. 22, and has dropped under 3% for the first time since July 30. Maryland’s COVID-19 case rate per 100K (11.8) has declined […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department last week announced several promotions. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced promotions to the rank of paramedic and fire specialist. The following have been promoted to paramedic: EMT Lawrence Coonfare Jr. The following members have been promoted to Fire Specialist: EMT/FF Anand Chelliah PM/FF Thomas Gagliano EMT/FF Keith Hardesty Jr. EMT/FF Traci Jackson The […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3rd. Overnight temperatures will drop down to around the freezing mark, causing frost to develop. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Residents should take steps to protect tender […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a large fire overnight in Kingsville. The fire was reported at around 1 a.m. in the area of Kings Court Motel, located in the 12200-block of Belair Road. The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company says units arrived to find a 40×40-foot structure engulfed in flames with several propane tanks involved. A tanker strike team was dispatched to […]
ROSEDALE, MD—On Monday, Councilman David Marks and the Baltimore County Department of Aging helped a local woman celebrate her 104th birthday. Rose Boughter, of Rosedale, survived the Spanish flu as an infant. She lived in Hampden where she and her husband operated Davis’ Grocery, then she moved to Rosedale. Boughter has four children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She has also […]
TOWSON, MD—On Monday night, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that provides significant relief to homeowners who are connecting to the public water or sewer system due to a health situation. When this occurs, homeowners must pay construction or connection costs. The current law sets the interest rate over the 40-year period at 5 percent. […]