Maryland Lottery’s 50th anniversary game crowns new multimillionaire

SAVAGE, MD—Although the Maryland Lottery celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, the observance had its last hurrah on August 15 when a player claimed the final remaining $5 million top prize on 50 Years!, which was an anniversary-related scratch-off. An anonymous Michigan player from a rural community west of Grand Rapids, who is half the age of the Maryland Lottery, […]

Councilman Marks: Nottingham Middle School helps eliminate overcrowding

The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks… This fall, we will celebrate the opening of the first new middle school in a half-century. Nottingham Middle School is located at 5210 King Avenue. The $100 million school is one of the largest and most sophisticated schools in Baltimore County, designed to accommodate more than 1,400 students from throughout […]

Joppa crash leaves 3 injured

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon crash in the Joppa area. The crash was reported at around 3 p.m. in the area of Old Joppa Road near Lincrest Road. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that three patients have been transported to local hospitals. Motorists should expect delays in the area. Photo via JMVFC

Councilman Marks to recommend 275 acres to be downzoned in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that he will support one of the largest downzoning efforts ever considered along the Wampler Road and Bengies Road corridors in Middle River. Councilman Marks will recommend that 125 acres be redesignated as Neighborhood Commons, or open space, zoning, and that 150 acres be downzoned to DR 1, or one […]

ALDI recalls 28K Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers due to burn hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—ALDI is recalling around 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers as the devices can expel hot water from the top of the machine, posing a burn hazard. This recall involves the Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Maker. The coffee maker was sold in gray, blue, pink, and purple colors, and measures approximately L 11″, W 4.7″ and H 12.” Ambiano […]

Trader Joe’s recalls 650K Mango Tangerine Scented Candles due to fire hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—Trader Joe’s is recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles as the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879. The candles are white colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. The […]

ICE arrests Guatemalan national convicted of rape in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents apprehended an unlawfully present 19-year-old Guatemalan national convicted of raping a Maryland resident. Deportation arrested Henry Argueta-Tobar on August 14 in Waldorf. “After unlawfully entering our country, Henry Argueta-Tobar made his way to Maryland and victimized one of our residents,” said Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore acting Deputy Field Office Director Vernon Liggins. […]