Tyson Foods recalls Weaver brand ready-to-eat chicken patty products due to possible contamination

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 39,078 pounds of Weaver brand frozen chicken patty product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Thursday. The frozen, fully cooked chicken items were produced on January 31, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: – 26-oz. resealable […]

Watchdog group claims Gov. Hogan’s ‘clean energy’ plan is bait and switch

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Could Governor Larry Hogan’s latest push for clean and renewable energy projects in Maryland be a bait and switch? One watchdog group seems to think so. Earlier this week, Governor Hogan signed Executive Order 01.01.2019.09, establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Renewable Energy Development and Siting, which will work to develop consensus-based recommendations on the siting of […]

Governor Hogan launches new push for clean, renewable energy

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced new initiatives to promote clean and renewable energy projects in Maryland. Governor Hogan signed Executive Order 01.01.2019.09, establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Renewable Energy Development and Siting, which will work to develop consensus-based recommendations on the siting of new solar and wind energy projects in the state. To jump-start that process, the […]

NWS: severe weather threat shifts south

NOTTINGHAM, MD – While Tuesday is shaping up to be a gray day in Baltimore, the severe weather will likely miss our area. The National Weather Service says that, thanks to abundant cloud cover, the threat for severe storms has shifted south. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is not out of the question, however. Most strong to severe storms will […]

NWS: enhanced risk for severe storms on Tuesday

UPDATE: Forecasters now say the threat for severe weather has shifted south of our area. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD – While Monday was a fairly quiet weather day in Maryland, don’t expect the same on Tuesday. Forecasters say there is an enhanced risk of strong to severe storms throughout the state Tuesday afternoon and into Tuesday evening. Residents […]

Heavy rains contribute to sewer overflows, Herring Run affected

NOTTINGHAM, MD – This week’s heavy rains contributed to three sewer overflows, discharging 1.87 million gallons of stormwater mixed with sewer water, according to the Department of Public Works. Most of the overflow volume stemmed from the severe rain that pounded parts of Baltimore City during the Tuesday, August 6, evening rush hour. As a result of these downpours, approximately […]

Baltimore County anti-litter ad campaign wins international award

TOWSON, MD – County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced on Thursday that the Baltimore County’s anti-litter outreach campaign, “Litter Doesn’t Stop Where it Drops”, won a prestigious international award for its artistic imagery and clear messaging that highlights the connection between litter and its damaging effect on aquatic life, including the seafood that we eat. The ads, designed by the Towson […]