Overnight house fire in Joppa draws response from multiple fire companies

Crews from several local fire companies responded to a house fire in the Joppa area early Thursday morning. At just after 2 a.m., firefighters from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire & Emergency Services, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, and White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 400 block of Trimble Road. At the scene, crews found a […]

Henn, Marks: Proposed FY 2019 budget funds planning for 2 new high schools

Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn and Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday that the school system’s proposed Fiscal Year 2019 budget will include $15 million to plan for a new Towson High School and a second high school in central or northeastern Baltimore County. “I thank Interim Superintendent Verletta White and my School Board colleagues for recognizing […]

Soda Pop Shop employee snags Md. Lottery top prize thanks to ‘tip’

Last year ended on a $50,000 high note for Veronica Spekis of Baltimore, who saw her year-end “tip” from a customer turn into a top-prize win in the Maryland Lottery’s Holiday Riches scratch-off game. The 41-year-old, who is nicknamed “Ronnie,” endured an emotional roller-coaster of a year marked by her engagement and the deaths of two family members. She works […]

Water main break reported in Nottingham

Crews are responding to the scene of a water main break in the Nottingham area. The Department of Public Works reported that a ten-inch water main has ruptured in the 3700 block of Putty Hill Avenue (21236). Fifty customer, two fire hydrants, and several apartment complexes are currently without service. There has been no ETA provided on repairs. Motorists should […]

Water main break reported in Parkville

A Wednesday morning water main break is causing headaches for some Parkville residents. The Department of Public Works reports that a six-inch water main has ruptured in the 7700 block of Daniels Avenue (21234). Approximately forty residents and one fire hydrant are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.