Weis Markets donates 120 gallons of water to Belmont South residents affected by water main break

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Weis Markets went the extra mile on Wednesday evening to help some local residents who are without water. A large water main break in the Belmont South community has left hundreds of residents without service. On Wednesday, the Weis Markets on Joppa Road donated 120 gallons of water to those affected. Councilman David Marks and Delegate Carl Jackson loaded […]

Large fuel spill reported on Route 40

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a fuel spill in Middle River. On Wednesday evening, the Baltimore County Fire Department reported that units were responding to a large fuel spill from a fuel truck that occurred in the 9500-block of Pulaski Highway (21220) at just after 6:00 p.m. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should […]

Attempted robbery reported in Nottingham, assault reported in Middle River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported in recent days. At just before 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, officers responded to a disturbance in the 6000-block of Lanette Road (21206), after two victims and an armed suspect got into a verbal argument. The suspect assaulted the victims, then another victim approached to de-escalate the situation. He […]

Councilman Marks: Belmont South residents without water can use Maximum Fitness, The Y for hot showers

CARNEY, MD—Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that his office has arranged for any Belmont South residents without water to use Maximum Fitness and The Y for hot showers. Maximum Fitness and The Y in Perry Hall are located in the Perry Hall Square Shopping Center, at the intersection of Belair Road and Ebenezer Road.  Residents may also use The […]

Baltimore County, BGE officials asking residents to report purple streetlights

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and BGE officials are asking residents to help them locate any purple streetlights in the county. Officials say a manufacturer defect has caused some streetlights to turn purple. Anyone who comes across a purple streetlight in Baltimore County is asked to report it to BGE at https://bge.streetlightoutages.com. Step 1: Type the address of where you saw the […]

Downed wires shut down Ebenezer Road

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A portion of Ebenezer Road was shut down on Wednesday afternoon. At just before 3:45 p.m., the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that an engine was responding after wires came down along the busy roadway. Ebenezer Road is currently closed between Philadelphia Road and Route 40. Motorists should use an alternate route.

Water main break reported in Belmont South community

UPDATE: Councilman David Marks has arranged for any residents without water to use Maximum Fitness and The Y for hot showers. Original story below… —— CARNEY, MD—A water main break in the Belmont South community has left several hundred residents without water. The break was reported on Tuesday, October 12, along Kintore Drive. Officials say a third-party vendor is working […]

Edgewood house explosion caused by disconnected gas range, candle

EDGEWOOD, MD—Investigators with the Office of the State Fire Marshal have determined the cause of an explosion that leveled a home and critically injured an Edgewood man on Sunday evening. Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded that 67-year-old Delbert L. Markley, Jr., the homeowner, lit a candle after he improperly disconnected a gas range, subsequently allowing the home to fill […]