The following is an op-ed piece from Councilman David Marks. On Monday, August 4th, a majority of the Baltimore County Council rejected the County Executive’s choice for Inspector General. I opposed the nomination. In all my years as a Councilman, I have never seen such opposition to an appointment—and support for the current Inspector General, Kelly Madigan. I received emails […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has increased for the second consecutive week, rising to $3.11 per gallon, though a recent move by OPEC+ could soon reverse the trend, according to data from GasBuddy. The national average is up 1.2 cents from a week ago and 1.3 cents from a month ago, but remains 32.8 cents lower […]
UPDATE 2: The leak has been contained and units are clearing the scene. UPDATE: Authorities confirm a chemical leak at Tilley Distribution. No injuries have been reported and there is no threat to the community. Residents and motorists should avoid the area as crews continue to work at the scene. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Hazmat crews are responding […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Summer is more than halfway over and White Marsh Mall is getting families ready for the start of a new school year. The mall will host a Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 9 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will feature live music, arts & crafts, mental health resources, community support services, and more. It will […]
UPDATE: MaKenzy Jones has been located. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. MaKenzy Jones, 14, is 5’01” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen in the Dundalk area wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, and shoes. Anyone with information on MaKenzy Jones’ whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Sidney Fowlkes, 20, is 5’03” tall and weighs 130 pounds. She was last seen in the Middle River area wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black shoes with green & pick accents. Anyone with information on Sidney Fowlkes’ whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Police say several suspects have been arrested in connection with a baby deer that was found dead in Perry Hall last week after being badly burned. The fawn’s body was discovered on Thursday morning, July 24, along Bangert Avenue with ropes tied around its neck after having apparently been burned. Authorities came and removed the dead deer. The […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—A portion of Belair Road has been closed in the Kingsville area on Friday afternoon. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on August 1, the Maryland State Highway Administration advised that southbound Route 1 had been shut down at Open Bible Way for emergency roadwork. There has been no ETA on when the roadway will be reopened. Motorists should use caution […]