MEMA becomes Maryland Department of Emergency Management

REISTERSTOWN, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency will become the Maryland Department of Emergency Management effective Friday, October 1, 2021. It will be a principal department reporting directly to the Governor’s office, and will have greater flexibility to handle administrative functions, especially during emergencies. As part of this transition, the Maryland 9-1-1 Board will become part of the newly established department. […]

Police searching for missing Essex teen

UPDATE: Keira has been found safe and unharmed. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing Essex teenager. Keira Jones-Dollinger, 16, is 5’4″ tall and weighs 185 pounds.  She has been reported missing from the 300-block of Candry Terrace (21221). Keira was last seen at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28th. Authorities say she […]

Police searching for missing Baltimore man last seen on September 17, vehicle found

UPDATE: Police say Faruq Osilalu is no longer missing.  This case is now being handled by the Baltimore Police Department.  No additional information is available at this time. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Police are searching for a missing Baltimore man who was last seen earlier this month. Faruq Osilalu, 22, was last seen on September 17 in Baltimore City […]

Powerball rolls to sixth-largest jackpot at $620 million

BALTIMORE, MD—The jackpot for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing is $620 million, making it the sixth-largest jackpot in the game’s  history. The cash option is $446 million. Maryland Lottery officials encourage all winners to sign the back of their tickets immediately and put them in a safe location. They have 182 days from the date of the drawing to claim their […]

Governor Hogan encourages eligible Marylanders to get COVID-19 booster shots, details outreach efforts [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In response to widespread confusion over existing federal guidance, Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced the current status of COVID-19 booster shot eligibility in the State of Maryland, and strongly encouraged those Marylanders who are eligible to immediately get their booster shot. “If you are confused about boosters, you are not alone,” said Governor Hogan. “In spite of that, […]

Royal Farms store in Nottingham sells winning $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Harford County  man walked into a Royal Farms store in Nottingham last week for a cold drink and unknowingly walked out with a $50,000 winning scratch-off game. The lucky winner just wanted to quench his thirst, but while at the store he picked up two scratch-off games including a Cash Bonus ticket. He didn’t play the games until […]

Councilman Marks: Perry Hall High School Homecoming Parade to be held along Ebenezer Road in October

UPDATE: The parade has been moved up to 4 p.m. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School’s annual Homecoming Parade will be held on Ebenezer Road in October, Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. The parade will take place on Friday, October 8 in the late afternoon, with a start between 4:45 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (now 4:00 […]