Maryland’s Board of Public Works approves $13 million for community centers, playgrounds, and land conservation in 16 counties

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $13 million in grants for community centers, playgrounds and land conservation projects in 16 counties across the state, the Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, which comes from several state programs, will support 12 recreation projects and the permanent protection of more than 1,000 acres of land. Approximately $6.6 […]

Ten local educators honored with Freedom Federal Credit Union’s 2025 Golden Apple Awards

BEL AIR, MD—Ten educators from Harford County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City were honored with grants totaling $10,000 at the 14th annual Golden Apple Awards, hosted by Freedom Federal Credit Union. The awards ceremony, held on August 13 at Mountain Branch Grill & Pub in Joppa, recognized teachers for their innovative classroom projects. This year marked the first time the […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests June 23 – 27

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has daytime testing operations scheduled for Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 2025. Firing tests will occur from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weapons firing may be heard in some areas off the installation. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are […]

Parkville man named 19th FishMaryland Master Angler

BALTIMORE, MD—A Parkville man has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award from Maryland’s FishMaryland program. The FishMaryland program recognizes anglers who catch and release ten trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland waters. Jeffrey Spicer achieved the milestone on March 16, 2024, when he caught a 32.25-inch Chesapeake Channa (northern snakehead) near Aberdeen. Spicer, who learned about the program from […]

Edgewood man arrested after accidentally shooting his brother with 3D-printed ‘ghost gun’

EDGEWOOD, MD—Police say a Harford County man has been arrested after accidentally shooting his brother on Tuesday. At just before 2 p.m. on April 29, 2025, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 600 block of Yorkshire Drive in Edgewood for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an 18-year-old male, suffering a gunshot […]

Harford County man wins $500K Powerball prize

BALTIMORE, MD—A Harford County man is celebrating a $500,000 Powerball Double Play prize after matching all five white balls in the March 24 drawing. The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the $1 Double Play option, which gives players a second chance to win with the same ticket numbers. The winner, who calls himself “Double the Fun,” […]

Investigation continues into double fatal Harford County house fire

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Investigators with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Aberdeen Police Department continue their investigation into the cause of a house fire in Aberdeen that claimed the lives of two people on Friday morning. At around 8:15 a.m. on February 21, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Department, Inc. & Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire & Emergency Services were initially […]