Baltimore County Army veteran facing federal charges for falsely claiming to be a paraplegic, obtaining more than $1 million in government disability benefits

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County U.S. Army veteran has been charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in government disability benefits. A federal criminal complaint charges William Rich, 41, of Windsor Mill, for allegedly fraudulently obtaining a total of more than $1 million dollars in disability benefits and Social Security Administration disability benefits by falsely claiming that he was a […]

Looney’s Pub Perry Hall offering free meals to first responders, military on Wednesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Looney’s Pub in Perry Hall is giving back on Wednesday. The restaurant is holding a 9/11 Patriot Day event on Wednesday, September 22, and all first responders and members of the military eat free. “We would like to acknowledge all our first responders & military that sacrifice so much for all of us,” the restaurant’s Patriot Day flyer reads.  […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests on Tuesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct daytime and nighttime testing on Tuesday, September 14th. The base will be conducting tests from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our surrounding communities and are integral to […]

Governor Hogan commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11 at Maryland National Guard Fallen Warrior Ceremony [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Saturday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during the Maryland National Guard’s Fallen Warrior Ceremony at Camp Fretterd Military Reservation. Following are Governor Hogan’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: “It is my honor to be here, on behalf of all the people of Maryland, as we pay tribute to the […]

U.S., Maryland flags lowered to half-staff to honor service members killed in Afghanistan

UPDATE: Governor Hogan has issued the following statement: “We are devastated and outraged by the murder of American service members and all who lost their lives in today’s horrific violence. The First Lady and I are praying for their loved ones, and we ask all Marylanders to join us. “This administration’s decisions have put the lives of thousands of Americans […]

Maryland Air National Guard to conduct active shooter exercise in Middle River on Thursday afternoon

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, will be conducting an active shooter exercise at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Middle River on Thursday afternoon, August 26th. The exercise is intended to evaluate the ability of 175th Wing Airmen to respond to an active shooter situation on the military side of base at Martin State Airport. During […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing August 23–27

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct daytime and nighttime testing this week. The base will be testing from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our surrounding communities and are integral to […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing August 17 – 20

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct daytime and nighttime testing each day this week. The base will be testing until midnight on Tuesday and from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. These operations are not hazardous to […]