Head of Maryland State Police issues statement after determining origin of controversial ‘challenge coin’

PIKESVILLE, MD—An investigation into the origin of a controversial challenge coin that included the Maryland State Police shield has led to the identification of the individual responsible, officials announced on Wednesday. The investigation was conducted by the Maryland State Police Internal Affairs Division. The investigation determined that the design and manufacture of the coin were coordinated by a former member […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area for Wednesday evening, Thursday morning

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County and the surrounding areas and will be in effect from 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening through 6 a.m. on Thursday morning. Forecasters say heavy rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Numerous showers and thunderstorms with […]

Police seek to identify Joppa burglary suspect

JOPPA, MD—Police in Harford County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a theft and burglary suspect. Between June 3 and June 4, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office investigated several thefts and a burglary in the Joppa area that are believed to involve the same individual. In each of these incidents, the suspect pictured stole items out of the […]

California man facing federal charges in Maryland for attempted murder of Supreme Court Justice

GREENBELT, MD—A criminal complaint was filed on Wednesday charging Nicholas John Roske, 26, of Simi Valley, California, for federal charges of attempted murder of a Supreme Court Justice. Roske is expected to have an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt at 3 p.m. on Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan. The criminal complaint was announced by […]

Baltimore County among jurisdictions to receive more than $81 million in federal funding to support emergency transport services

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), this week announced more than $81 million in funding to Jurisdictional Emergency Medical Services Operational Programs (JEMSOPs). The funding, made available by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), offsets costs incurred by eligible emergency medical service (EMS) jurisdictions that delivered […]

Perry Hall, Parkville senior centers recognized for innovative older adult programming

TOWSON, MD—The National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers is honoring the outstanding work of senior centers with the 2021 Programs of Excellence Awards. Seven Oaks Senior Center, Ateaze Senior Center, and Parkville Senior Center are three of the 14 programs receiving recognition for innovative, creative, and replicable programs for older adults. The Programs of Excellence winners and […]

St. Stephen School Annual Carnival returns to Kingsville this month

KINGSVILLE, MD—An annual tradition returns to Kingsville next week. The St. Stephen School annual carnival will be held 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. on June 16, 17, and 18.  The event will feature rides, games, pit beef, fried dough, live music, a beer truck, and more. “Ride all night” wristbands cost $30 per night. Discount wristband vouchers are now being sold for […]

Three retiring Perry Hall Middle School educators recognized

PERRY HALL, MD—Three retiring Perry Hall Middle School educators were recognized this week. Tammy Mills, Patricia Chlan, and Leslie Klock are retiring from Baltimore County Public Schools after this school year. Councilman David Marks, Delegate Harry Bhandari, and Senator Kathy Klausmeier recognized the trio on Tuesday afternoon. “Congratulations and thank you to Tammy Mills, Patricia Chlan, and Leslie Klock on […]