The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Last week, we attended several community celebrations of National Night Out (NNO). This year marks the 40th annual National Night Out event celebrated nationwide in communities, towns, and cities. NNO brings together law enforcement leaders and officers with community organizations to strengthen the relationships in the communities […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Lottery officials say winning $50,000 scratch-off tickets were sold in Middle River and Joppa over the past week. Essex Man Takes a Seat after $50,000 Scratch-off Win Was it the fact he bought the Cash Money scratch-off after work instead of before work that made a difference or was it just pure luck? The loyal Essex player doesn’t […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Wednesday announced the expansion of Baltimore County’s electronics recycling program under a new partnership with a leading electronics recycling firm, Securis. The partnership allows the county to accept a more comprehensive range of electronics including several harder-to-recycle items such as CRT televisions that contain leaded glass, hard drives and […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A 69-year-old woman died on Monday in a one-alarm Middle River trailer fire. The victim has been identified as Judith Ann Newbauer of the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane (21220). At just after 9:30 p.m. on Monday night, fire crews responded to the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane for a report of a residential fire. Arriving units found […]
BALTIMORE, MD—BGE crews are working around the clock to restore power to those affected by Monday night’s severe storms. As off 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, almost 43,000 residents in BGE’s coverage area are still without power. The hardest hit areas were Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Harford County, there is widespread damage throughout the BGE service area. […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking approval from the Board of Education of Baltimore County for a new $2.66 million contract spending authority for gun detection technology, according to Board member Julie Henn. This contract will provide Omnilert Gun Detection software, monitoring, camera surveillance equipment, 24/7 support, and training for all schools. The system will be piloted at […]
UPDATE: One person has died in this fire. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—One person was seriously injured in a Middle River fire on Monday night. At just after 9:30 p.m., crews responded to the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane (21220). Arriving units found fire showing from a single-wide trailer and reports of a trapped individual. One person was […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday night. Forecasters say a few tornadoes are likely along with widespread damaging winds and gusts of up to 75 MPH. Hail of up to 1.5 inches in diameter is also possible. Residents should stay tuned […]