CARNEY, MD—Motorists may notice a different traffic pattern in the Carney area on Thursday. On August 3, the State Highway Administration will improve safety for pedestrians traveling along northbound MD 147 at East Joppa Road (21234). Officials say this work will require a temporary traffic pattern directed by the Maryland State Police. The work is expected to last for approximately […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery, a burglary, and five vehicle thefts that were reported over the past week. Sometime between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, an individual stole two vehicles from the 8600-block of Rock Oak Road in Parkville/Carney (21234) and unsuccessfully attempted to steal a third before fleeing. Sometime between 4:00 and 4:45 a.m. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new restaurant is officially open for business in White Marsh. On Tuesday morning, The Local cut the ribbon on its newest location on THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Mrs. Maryland, the Ravens Cheerleaders, and Baltimore County elected officials were on-hand to celebrate as the Fallston-based dining establishment opened its newest location. Executive Chef/Owner Zack Trabbold was recently named […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library and Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the seventh annual Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. The contest runs August 1 through September 22, 2023. Winners will be announced on October 2. The theme this year is “Petrifying Poe.” Each story should contain an element, appearance, or mention of Edgar […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library this week announced that the shelving at the Rosedale Branch will soon be updated. As a result, the branch and its Storyville will close for two weeks. The branch will be closed from Monday, August 7 to Sunday, August 20, 2023. The last day for customers will be Saturday, August 5. Summer meals will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced the sentencing of Vitalis Ohakwe Ojiegbe, 68, of Bowie, who pleaded guilty to one count of Medicaid Fraud for writing prescriptions for controlled dangerous substances without a legitimate medical purpose in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County in June. The Honorable Judge Carol Coderre sentenced Ojiegbe to a five-year suspended […]
FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon accident in Fallston. The crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 2023 on Belair Road near Wilgis Road. The Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company reports that a single vehicle struck a utility pole. At this time, one patient is being evaluated and BGE crews are being […]
JOPPA, MD—Two people were injured in a crash in the Joppa area on Monday. At around noon, crews responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Route 152 at Old Joppa Road. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that four vehicles were involved in the crash. Two patients were transported by ambulance to local hospitals for treatment. There […]