Catonsville Archives - Nottingham MD

Despite opposition, plastic bag ban to go into effect on November 1st; Baltimore County to distribute free reusable bags

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Beginning November 1, 2023, Baltimore County will prohibit the distribution of single-use plastic checkout bags at the point of sale and consumers will need to utilize reusable bags. To assist with the transition, Baltimore County officials will soon offer free reusable bags for residents at all Baltimore County Public Library branches, all Baltimore County senior centers, and community pop-up …

Education, Family

Nine Baltimore County public schools to receive Little Free Libraries thanks to grant

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Nine Baltimore County public schools and one Baltimore County community will receive a special delivery in a few short days – the delivery of Little Free Libraries and hundreds of books to share with students and their school communities. The libraries are being installed thanks to the 2023 Read in Color Grant, an inaugural grant program from The Education …

Business, Education

U.S. News & World Report ranks BCPS high schools among best in state, nation

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s public high schools placed well in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list that was released on Wednesday, with five placing among the top 30 high schools in the state, 10 among the top 150, three among the state’s top five magnet schools, and two among the nation’s best magnet schools. Eastern Technical …

Crime, Police/Fire

Police seek to identify Baltimore County theft suspect

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CATONSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect. The man pictured is responsible for two thefts in the Catonsville area. Anyone with information on this man’s identity is asked to call police at 410-307-2020 or 410-887-0872. Tips may also be provided via Baltimore County iWatch.

Business, Entertainment, Family, Sports

New 10-court indoor pickleball venue coming to Greenleigh in Middle River

Posted on August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Seeking to capitalize on the continued demand for indoor pickleball courts, a group of investors including Gil Schuerholz, co-owner of Forty West Tennis Club in Catonsville, a former tennis professional and a member of the Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame, is bringing a new 10-court indoor pickleball venue to Baltimore County. The ownership team, which includes local businessmen …

Business, Entertainment

Windsor Mill retiree is Maryland’s newest Mega Millions millionaire

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A random number selection turned a Windsor Mill man into a millionaire. For as long as he can remember, this loyal player has filled out Mega Millions tickets using the same set of randomly selected numbers. The retiree has won small prizes in the past but the July 18 drawing gave him a $1 million windfall and lots of …

Business, Entertainment

$4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Baltimore, $1 million ticket sold in Catonsville

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing produced big winners in Maryland. Two Maryland Lottery players became millionaires last night, and two other tickets produced $10,000 wins. A winning $4 million Mega Millions with Megaplier ticket was sold at Lobby Shop, located at 1 North Charles Street in Baltimore City. For an extra $1, the lucky winner added the Megaplier feature …

Business, Entertainment

Winning $500,000 Powerball ticket sold in Baltimore County, prize not yet claimed

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Powerball continues to roll along and is now at the billion-dollar mark as there were no top-prize winners from Monday’s drawing, but there was a big winner in Maryland. A $500,000 winning Double Play ticket was sold at Westway Liquors located at 5312 Edmondson Avenue in Catonsville. The Maryland Lottery is looking for the big winner who bought the …