JMVFC, Red Cross to install smoke detectors in Edgewood area on Saturday

UPDATE: Due to the forecast, this event has been reschedule for Saturday, February 24, 2024. Original story below… ——— EDGEWOOD, MD—On Saturday, the American Red Cross of Central Maryland, along with volunteers from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, will be going door-to-door in Edgewood, distributing and installing smoke detectors to those in need. Areas targeted will include Brookside Drive, Judy Way, […]

I-95 crash snarls traffic in Harford County

UPDATE: One patient was evaluated and released on scene, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company.  The scene has now been cleared. Original story below… EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday afternoon crash on Interstate 95 in Harford County. The crash was reported at around 3:30 p.m. on February 14 along southbound I-95 between the MD 24 […]

21-year-old pedestrian killed in Dundalk crash

DUNDALK, MD—Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Dundalk on Tuesday. At around 2:30 p.m. on February 13, 2024, officers responded to the 1900-block of Graves Court (21222) for a report of a pedestrian crash involving a truck. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department determined that this crash occurred as the truck was traveling toward […]

Clipper system likely to bring snow to Baltimore area to start weekend

UPDATE: Expected snow totals have increased slightly. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The next potential snow-maker for the Baltimore area will arrive early this weekend. Forecasters say a clipper system is expected to bring accumulating snow to central Maryland late Friday night and into Saturday morning. While it’s still too early to pin down specific amounts, preliminary forecasts seem to indicate […]

Baltimore County to distribute free Chromebooks to veterans at CCBC

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services will be providing one free Chromebook to county residents who receive Survivor Benefits, Veteran’s Pension, or who participate in any of the other qualifying programs. The events will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, February 23 at CCBC Catonsville and on Friday, March 1 at CCBC Essex. […]

CDC reports 101 confirmed cases of illness due to elevated lead, chromium levels in cinnamon applesauce pouches

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food & Drug Administration continue to investigate cases of reported illnesses due to elevated levels of lead and chromium found in recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met FDA’s complainant definition, are between zero and 53 years of […]

COLD CASE: Police still searching for clues in Valentine’s Day 2009 murder of Towson University graduate

TOWSON, MD—As detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department continue to search for information on the Valentine’s Day 2009 murder of Towson University graduate Daniel Coverston, his parents remain hopeful that someone will come forward with information about his killing. Daniel’s body was discovered in his apartment in the 7000-block of Lachlan Circle (21239) at just after 2:45 p.m. on […]

Nottingham Middle School name approved by Board of Education

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At Tuesday night’s Baltimore County Board of Education meeting, in a unanimous vote, the Board approved the name for the new northeast area middle school: Nottingham Middle School. The new middle school is scheduled to open at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Board of Education Policy and Superintendent’s Rule 7520 addresses the naming of a new school. […]