Governor Moore announces Delegate Kumar Barve appointment to Public Service Commission

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that Delegate Kumar Barve will be appointed to the Public Service Commission. The appointment will occur after the 2023 legislative session. “I am proud to announce the selection of Delegate Kumar Barve to serve on the Public Service Commission. He is a veteran of the Maryland House of Delegates and his leadership within the […]

Maryland man sentenced to 33 months in prison for $1.2 million bank fraud scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a $1.2 million bank fraud scheme. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Daniel Ongele, 33, of Bowie, to 33 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. […]

Investigators seeking tips in massive in Soldiers Delight Wildfire in Baltimore County

OWINGS MILLS, MD—The Office of the State Fire Marshal and several other agencies are asking for assistance in the ongoing investigation of the massive, 8-alarm wildfire that consumed nearly 700 acres around Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area on Tuesday and into Wednesday. A joint investigation between the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Maryland State Forest Service, Department of Natural […]

Perry Hall student selected to present at Centenary University Academic Symposium

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ—Centenary University showcased outstanding research and professional experiences by 19 students at its annual Academic Symposium on Thursday, April 6, 2023. At Centenary, student researchers and interns are mentored by faculty who are experts in their fields. “Independent research and professional experiences are hallmarks of the Centenary University academic experience,” explained David Dauwalder, Ph.D., interim vice president for academic […]

Freeze Watch issued in Baltimore area for Saturday night, Sunday morning

BALTIMORE, MD—After a brief warm-up earlier this week, some chilly temperatures will return to the Baltimore area over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch that will be in effect from Saturday night into Sunday morning. Forecasters say sub-freezing temperatures of around 28-32 degrees are possible in the Baltimore area. Frost and freeze conditions could kill […]

Olszewski nominates Robert McCullough to serve as Baltimore County Police Chief

UPDATE: Robert McCullough has been sworn in as Chief of Police. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday nominated Robert O. McCullough, to serve as Chief of the Baltimore County Police Department. A 35-year veteran of the department, McCullough would be the first African-American to lead the nation’s 21st largest police agency. “Keeping our communities safe […]

Crash reported on I-695 in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday morning crash on I-695 in Rosedale. The crash involves an overturned truck and was reported at around 10:30 a.m. along the inner loop at Exit 35A (Route 40/Pulaski Highway). The two right lanes and the off-ramp along the inner loop are blocked. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists […]