NOTTINGHAM, MD—All funding has been secured for a playground that will honor a local hero. The Officer Caprio Playground Project on Saturday announced that all remaining funds had been secured for all parts of playground thanks to funding provided by Crossroads Reserve LLC/Perry Hall Station. Officer Amy Caprio was run down in the line of duty in Nottingham in May […]
UPDATE 3: The Baltimore City Fire Department now says there are no reports of any damage. UPDATE 2: The Baltimore County Fire Department says that no injuries are being reported at this time. UPDATE: The Baltimore Firefighters Union says crews are responding to multiple reports of damage around Baltimore City. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Geological Survey […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A U.S. District Judge on Friday sent a Baltimore man to prison after dealing drugs in the Parkville area. Delonte Wheeler, 28, of Baltimore, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The sentence […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department on Friday announced the promotion of four individuals. The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Fire Captain: They are: Fire Lt. Jessica Greaver Fire Lt. Joshua Levin Fire Lt. Mark Stone Fire Lt. Travis Swonger The promotions will be effective July 17, 2021.
CARNEY, MD—A fundraiser will be held next month for a local coach who is battling cancer. In May, Drew Ignatz received the devastating news that he had stage 4 metastatic colon cancer. Drew, who lives in Carney with his wife, has two children, is a U.S. Army veteran, loves sports, and is an award-winning home brewer. Drew and Tina have […]
Towson, MD – Baltimore County Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals through the Summer Food Service Program from Monday, June 28, through Friday, August 20. Please note that meals will not be available on Monday, July 5, due to the federal Independence Day holiday. During the Summer Food Service Program, meals will be provided Monday through Friday […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating an attempted carjacking that was reported in Hillendale. At 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, a driver was approached by an armed individual in the 7400-block of Forrest Avenue (21234). The suspect pointed a gun at the driver’s side window and the victim then attempted to take the gun. Authorities say the suspect fired the handgun, […]
UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday provided an update on the reopening of the Joppa Road Bridge. Baltimore County officials now advise that the bridge will now likely be reopened in August. Officials say the extended duration is due to workload constraints, labor and material availability, and a more […]