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FDA recommends voluntary recall of ground cinnamon products due to elevated lead levels

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended a voluntary recall of several ground cinnamon products sold at six different retailers across the U.S. over concerns they may contain elevated levels of lead. The agency has sent a letter to all cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors and facility operators in the U.S., reminding them of the requirement to implement controls […]

NWS Baltimore Dense Fog Advisory 20240306a

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore area

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers the entire Baltimore region will remain in effect until noon on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Due to dense fog, visibility has been reduced to one quarter mile or less. Motorists are urged to slow down, use headlights, and leave plenty of stopping […]

Businesses burglarized in Parkville, Carney; robberies reported in Middle River, Essex

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two burglaries and two robberies that were reported over the past week. At just after 3:15 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, a suspect entered a business located in the 7900-block of Harford Road in Parkville (21234) and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. At around 4 a.m. on Friday, March 1, a suspect entered a […]

Police searching for missing woman last seen in Middle River

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Police say Debora Cummings has been located. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Debora Cummings, 68, is 6’0” tall and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen at around 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, in Middle River wearing a burgundy Puma hoodie, black pants, and black boots. Anyone with […]

64-year-old killed in fatal Essex crash

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating a Sunday morning crash in Essex that left one person dead. At just before 7 a.m. on March 3, 2024, officers responded to a crash that occurred in the 200-block of Back River Neck Road (21221). Investigators have determined that a 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Back River Neck Road when the vehicle left […]

Baltimore County continuing Back River midge treatments following declines in bug levels

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Following significant declines in nuisance midge levels along the Back River in eastern Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced that midge reduction treatments will continue this spring. Aerial spraying – along with remediation inside Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – is expected to begin on Monday, March 4, and continue through the fall. “We remain […]

Vehicle overturns in Essex crash

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—A vehicle ended up on its roof in a dramatic Essex crash earlier this week. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported that units responded to the two-car accident at just before 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, in the 1000-block of Foxcroft Lane (21221). One vehicle overturned onto its roof in the crash. All occupants had exited the vehicle […]

Baltimore County to host online compost bin, rain barrel sale for Earth Day

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will host an online pre-order sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 each and rain barrels are available for $65 each. Prices include tax. This sale is not limited to residents of […]

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