PARKVILLE, MD—A U.S. District Judge on Friday sent a Baltimore man to prison after dealing drugs in the Parkville area. Delonte Wheeler, 28, of Baltimore, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The sentence […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department on Friday announced the promotion of four individuals. The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Fire Captain: They are: Fire Lt. Jessica Greaver Fire Lt. Joshua Levin Fire Lt. Mark Stone Fire Lt. Travis Swonger The promotions will be effective July 17, 2021.
CARNEY, MD—A fundraiser will be held next month for a local coach who is battling cancer. In May, Drew Ignatz received the devastating news that he had stage 4 metastatic colon cancer. Drew, who lives in Carney with his wife, has two children, is a U.S. Army veteran, loves sports, and is an award-winning home brewer. Drew and Tina have […]
Towson, MD – Baltimore County Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals through the Summer Food Service Program from Monday, June 28, through Friday, August 20. Please note that meals will not be available on Monday, July 5, due to the federal Independence Day holiday. During the Summer Food Service Program, meals will be provided Monday through Friday […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating an attempted carjacking that was reported in Hillendale. At 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, a driver was approached by an armed individual in the 7400-block of Forrest Avenue (21234). The suspect pointed a gun at the driver’s side window and the victim then attempted to take the gun. Authorities say the suspect fired the handgun, […]
UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday provided an update on the reopening of the Joppa Road Bridge. Baltimore County officials now advise that the bridge will now likely be reopened in August. Officials say the extended duration is due to workload constraints, labor and material availability, and a more […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews responded to an early morning crash on Interstate 95 on Thursday. The crash was reported at around 5 a.m. on Thursday morning along I-95 between Route 43 and Mountain Road. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that one vehicle overturned in the median. There has been no word on any injuries.
NOTTINGHAM, MD—ZIPS Dry Cleaners, which recently opened in the Perry Hall Square shopping center, has announced a new “Proud to Support Program,” which will support a local nonprofit every quarter. Each quarter, ZIPS will choose a nonprofit working in its service area to promote and raise funds to support. ZIPS will pledge $250 to each selected nonprofit, plus all additional […]