Maryland holds Medicaid evaluation and management reimbursement rates steady

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced that it will maintain the current Medicaid reimbursement rates for evaluation and management services for enrolled Marylanders. For the first time, Medicaid’s rates paid to physicians are more than Medicare for E&M visits, enabling doctors to provide the same access to care to Medicaid patients as it does to Medicare patients. […]

Police searching for missing Essex man

UPDATE: Police say Gregory Dotterer has been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing Essex man. Gregory Dotterer, 65, is 5’8” tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen in the Essex area wearing a blue t-shirt, blue jeans, and Nike shoes. Authorities say he is driving a blue Hyundai Elantra […]

Governor Moore proclaims March as Irish American Heritage Month in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed the month of March 2023 as Irish American Heritage Month in Maryland. The proclamation recognizes the millions of Irish who immigrated to the United States and their role in making both our country and our state a place of hope and opportunity. “The history of the Irish in America reflects a very American story […]

River Watch Restaurant to become LoonAsea Maryland, owned by Looney’s Pub

ESSEX, MD—A familiar Essex restaurant is changing ownership – as well as its name. River Watch Restaurant & Marina will soon become LoonAsea Maryland after being purchased by the owners of the popular Looney’s chain. This will mark Looney’s fifth location, with the others being in Perry Hall, Bel Air, Maple Lawn (Howard County), and College Park. River Watch had […]

Apartment fire reported in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon apartment fire in Nottingham. The fire was reported at just after 3 p.m. on March 20, 2023 in the 8700-block of Blairwood Road (21236). Units arrived to find fire on the second and third floor balconies of two units, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. There has been […]

Harford County restaurant owner is Maryland’s newest lottery multimillionaire

BALTIMORE, MD—A Harford County man arrived at Maryland Lottery headquarters with a winner’s story that serves as a reminder that one can never know when hard times are going to improve. Last Wednesday found him stopping at the Wawa located at 709 Belair Road for gas and a cup of coffee. Maryland’s newest multimillionaire admits to feeling a bit down […]

Police searching for missing Essex 17-year-old

UPDATE: Police say Peter L. Bennett has been located. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a teen who has been reported missing from the Essex area. Peter L. Bennett, 17, is 5’6″ tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen at noon on Friday, March 17, 2023, in the Essex area wearing unknown clothing. […]