Richardson Farms announces passing of Donald Richardson

WHITE MARSH, MD—Richardson Farms on Friday announced the passing of Donald Richardson. The full announcement reads as follows: Our Dearest Family, Friends, Employees, Customers, and Community,It is heartbreaking for our family to announce the passing of Donald Richardson. He is now looking after our farm with our father, Bill Richardson. We appreciate all the well wishes, thoughts, and prayers which […]

Baltimore County Fire Department announces passing of Fire Lt. Raymond Vargas Jr.

UPDATE: Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Original story below. TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced the passing of one of its members. Fire Lt. Raymond Vargas Jr. died on Thursday, March 27, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Lieutenant […]

Former Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Hagner Mister passes at 90

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Hagner Mister, who served as Maryland’s sixth Secretary of Agriculture from January 2001 to January 2003, passed away on December 30, 2024. He was 90 years old. Prior to his appointment as Secretary, Mister served as the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Deputy Secretary for three years. Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks expressed deep sadness over the passing […]

END OF WATCH: Officer Keona Holley laid to rest

BALTIMORE, MD—Officer Keona Holley has been laid to rest, almost one month after she was shot ambush-style while sitting in her patrol car in Baltimore City. Her funeral was held at the Baltimore Convention Center on Tuesday. At just after 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, officers received a report of a vehicle crash in the 4400-block of Pennington Avenue. […]

Funeral, viewing arrangements announced for Officer Keona Holley

BALTIMORE, MD—Funeral and viewing arrangements have been announced for Officer Keona Holley. Officer Holley was killed in an ambush-style attack in December.  Two suspects have been arrested and charged. Her funeral and viewing will be held at Wylie Funeral Home, located at 701 N. Mount Street in Baltimore (21217). Viewings will be held on Sunday, January 9, from 11 a.m. […]

Funeral arrangements announced for Susan Schley, Fallston woman who went missing

FALLSTON, MD – Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Fallston woman who went missing earlier this week. Susan Schley was reported missing on Monday morning. Her body was found later that day in a wooded area in Fallston following an extensive search. Authorities have stated that they do not suspect foul play. From her online obituary: On June 3, […]

Gov. Hogan declares Maryland state government closure for funeral of President George H.W. Bush

Governor Larry Hogan on Monday declared that Maryland state government agencies and offices would be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, as a mark of respect for President George H.W. Bush’s lifetime of service. “Today, I ask that you take time to remember and honor the immeasurable contributions of President George H.W. Bush and his legacy of principled leadership, decency, […]