Serious injuries reported in Joppa crash

JOPPA, MD—A Sunday evening crash in Joppa has left two people injured. The crash was reported at around 5:30 p.m. on October 20 in the area of Joppa Farm Road and Trimble Road, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Two patients were transported to nearby hospitals. One person is reportedly in serious condition. Photo via JMVFC

Chesapeake Bay Foundation awarded $500K grant

BALTIMORE, MD—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) has been awarded a $500,000 grant to design and implement 100 new forested riparian buffer acres and maintain existing buffers on agricultural lands in central Pennsylvania. The grant was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Section 319 Grant program. Forested riparian buffers are trees and shrubs planted along streams that […]

Mountain Road closed due to crash in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday afternoon crash in the Joppa area. The crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on October 19 in the 2600-block of Mountain Road. All northbound and southbound lanes on Mountain Road have been shut down, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists […]

Fall Foliage Report: Western Maryland past peak, central counties reach mid-point

BALTIMORE, MD—Parts of Western Maryland are past peak foliage for the season, while on the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland leaves are approaching their midpoint. In Patapsco Valley State Park, there are pockets of green, as well as holes in the forest canopy where winds have knocked down foliage. Foliage in Frederick is near its peak, according to the report. […]

Linover Halloween costume contest, parade to be held on Sunday

LINOVER, MD—The Linover Improvement Association will present its annual Halloween costume contest and parade this weekend for paid members of the association. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, with festivities beginning at 2 p.m. There will be a costume contests for children, adults, and pets. The event will be located at Alberta Avenue between Sipple Avenue & […]

Suspect commits suicide following double-shooting in Baltimore County

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a double shooting that occurred on Thursday evening in Owings Mills. At around 6 p.m. on October 17, officers responded to a reported shooting near Deer Park Road and Wards Chapel Road (21117). The incident occurred shortly after the female victim and adult male suspect exchanged […]