ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases surpass 11,000; hospital resource use peaked 7 days ago

UPDATE 2: The updated zip code report for Monday, April 20, can be viewed here. UPDATE: The updated zip code report for Saturday, April 18, can be viewed here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health confirmed on Friday that the number of novel coronavirus cases in the state had surpassed 11,000. As of Friday morning, there […]

Councilman Marks recognizes Perry Hall resident for making masks, White Marsh restaurant feeds workers

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday recognized a local resident who made masks for the vulnerable. “Perry Hall resident Kim Franke is our Fifth District Good Samaritan today,” said Councilman Marks. “Kim has manufactured more than 300 face masks for vulnerable populations in our area.” “She came to the rescue last week when Morningside House of Satyr […]

Woman reported missing from Hillendale may be in emotional distress

UPDATE: Melissa Hanline has been located and is safe. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Police are searching for a woman who has been reported missing from the Hillendale area. Melissa Denise Hanline, 38, is about 5’5″ tall and weighs approximately 137 pounds. She has gone missing from the 8000-block of Dalesford Road (21234). She was last seen wearing a shirt, […]

Construction funding for new northeast Baltimore County schools uncertain due to COVID-19

UPDATE: Funding for a new northeastern Baltimore County elementary school has been approved. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Construction funding for the proposed new schools in northeastern Baltimore County is now uncertain due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday night, the Baltimore County School Board approved a contract modification that authorizes the school system to purchase new technology for […]

Maryland COVID-19 cases surpass 10,000

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday that the number of novel coronavirus cases in the state had surpassed 10,000. As of Wednesday morning, there were 10,032 COVID-19 cases in Maryland, 349 related deaths, 2,231 hospitalizations, 45,731 negative test results, and 607 individuals had been released from isolation. Baltimore County has confirmed 1,485 COVID-19 cases and Harford County […]

Four COVID-19 deaths reported at Parkville nursing home

PARKVILLE, MD—Four COVID-19 deaths have been reported at a Parkville nursing home. Four residents at Genesis Loch Raven Center have died, according to Councilman David Marks, and 46 others have tested positive at the facility. The novel coronavirus outbreak at Genesis in Parkville was first reported on April 1st. “Let me begin by expressing sympathies to the families of these […]