BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing on Saturday

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert!  Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests on Saturday. APG will conduct testing on February 19, 2022 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The surrounding communities may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off-post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in surrounding […]

High winds bring down trees, power lines around Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Friday morning’s high winds wreaked havoc in and around the Nottingham area, bringing down trees and power lines and blowing transformers. Fire department units from White Marsh, Kingsville, Perry Hall, Fullerton, Long Green, Chase, Middle River, and Fallston responded to dozens of incidents involving downed trees and arcing wires. Below are just a few of the incidents that were […]

Baltimore County Commission for Women seeks nominees for 40th annual Women of the Year Awards

UPDATE: The deadline has been extended to 4 p.m. on March 31st. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission for Women is seeking nominations for its 40th annual Women of the Year Awards to honoring women for their outstanding contributions to the community. Nominations are open until February 28, 2022 (now extended to March 31). Each year the […]

Baltimore County Fire Department announces promotions to Fire Captain, Lieutenant

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department announced several promotions on Thursday. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced promotions to the ranks of Fire Captain and EMS Lieutenant. The following are promoted to Fire Captain, effective February 26: Fire Lt. Stacey Gail Fire Lt. Kirsten Koenig Fire Lt. Ronald Mintz Fire Lt. April Owens Fire Lt. Bryan Schulz Fire Lt. Brandon […]

Wind Advisory issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The Advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. Thursday night through 10 a.m. Friday morning. South to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected with gusts of up to 50 mph. Winds will quickly turn northwest behind a cold front after 3 a.m. […]

Olszewski to end Baltimore County building mask requirement, employee testing on February 28

TOWSON, MD—Amid continued decreases in COVID-19 metrics, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to lift the indoor mask requirement for County buildings and facilities and to end required COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees, effective Monday, February 28 2022. “As we approach the two-year mark of this pandemic, we are actively working to responsibly provide as much normalcy […]