ROSEDALE, MD—“I guess I can finally get that toaster oven I’ve always wanted,” joked the winner of a $1,000-a-week-for-life Cash4Life prize. The Baltimore man claimed the life-changing fortune at Maryland Lottery headquarters this week after matching five winning numbers from the August 8 drawing. The lucky player was returning from out of town when he thought about playing Lottery games. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory and the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Baltimore metro area on Friday. Heat index values of 105 to 108 degrees are expected through the afternoon and early evening hours. Isolated severe storms along with isolated instances of flash flooding are possible […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Construction has officially begun at the future site of a playground that will be dedicated to the memory of a fallen police officer. The Officer Caprio Playground Project this week announced that demolition and construction had begun on the grounds of Gunpowder Elementary School. In June, officials announced that all remaining funds for the project had been secured, thanks […]
UPDATE: A $100,000 reward is now being offered. Original story below… ——— WESTMINSTER, MD—As Maryland State Police continue to investigate the 2003 murder of a Carroll County man, the family of the victim is now offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the victim’s death. The victim, Richard Atkins Jr., […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that Baltimore County employees and the general public will be required to wear masks inside all local government offices and facilities, effective Friday, August 13th. “This common sense step will help limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our workforce and visitors to our buildings and facilities,” […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported in recent days. At approximately 3 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, an individual attempted to break into a residence in the 9100-block of Deviation Road (21236) by breaking the front door handle. They were not successful and entry was not gained. At around 3 p.m. on Friday, August 6, an […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis on Friday announced his retirement from baseball. Davis missed all of the 2021 season due to an injury. The Orioles organization has issued the following statement: “The Orioles support Chris Davis as he retires from baseball today. We thank Chris for his 11 years of service to the club, to Orioles fans, and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday ordered the U.S. and Maryland flags to be flown at half-staff to honor a fallen firefighter. Capt. Joshua Laird lost his life on Wednesday battling a house fire in Ijamsville in Frederick County. It happened at just before 5 p.m. in the 9500-block of Ball Road. The home had reportedly been struck by lightning […]