JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday evening crash in Joppa. The crash was reported at around 5:30 p.m. in the 1200-block of Joppa Farm Road. One vehicle overturned in the crash and one patient is being treated for injuries. Joppa Farm Road has been shut down from Philadelphia Road to Route 40. Motorists should use an alternate […]
JOPPA, MD—A house fire that broke out in Joppa on Tuesday did an estimated $200,000 in damage, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire was reported at around 6:15 p.m. in the 2000-block of Mountain Road. Units arrived to find smoke and fire showing from the dwelling. The Fire Marshal’s office states that the blaze caused […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that, as previously announced here, Baltimore County’s 29 volunteer fire companies will receive $1 million in grants as a result of the 2021 American Rescue Plan. Marks is a cosponsor of Resolution 30-22, which allocates the grants based on formula funding. The following local fire companies will receive funding: White Marsh ($74,094.70); Bowleys […]
JOPPA, MD—An avid Racetrax and Keno player, Pensione LaFalaise visits his nearby Maryland Lottery retailer often to pursue his fun hobby. He won $7,000 playing Racetrax in the past, the Joppa man told officials, and he gave the entire prize to his wife. With this big win, however, there’s a much larger prize at stake because he won $27,792.20 via […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Monday evening as cold front passes through the region. Hail, lightning, and wind gusts of up to 65 MPH are possible with any storms that develop. Flooding may also occur. Residents should stay tuned to […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the sixth straight week, the nation’s average gas price has dropped, falling 17.4 cents from a week ago to $4.33 per gallon on Monday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 56.7 cents from a month ago and $1.19 […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing and training scheduled daily Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Testing will include military weapons and watercraft visible during the daytime and nighttime hours. The surrounding communities may […]
TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday, August 2, the Baltimore County Police Department will participate in the 39th year of National Night Out. This annual community-building event promotes police-community partnerships and provides an opportunity for neighbors and members of law enforcement to come together. The celebrations will be as diverse as our communities. Some of the scheduled events include block parties, carnival games, […]