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WMCCA creates petition opposing proposed White Marsh crematorium

WHITE MARSH, MD—Some local residents are hoping that plans to open a new crematorium in White Marsh go up in smoke. The White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association has created an online petition opposing Evans Funeral Chapel’s apparent plans to open a crematorium in the local community. Evans plans to open a new funeral home at funeral home on the property located …


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State Highway Administration to begin concrete repairs on westbound Route 40 in Joppa

UPDATE: This roadwork has been postponed and will now begin on April 14, 2023. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will repair concrete pavement on westbound US 40/Pulaski Highway approaching the Joppa Farm Road intersection in Joppatowne beginning Friday night, March 24th. The work is expected to be complete by Friday, March 31, weather …


Vehicle theft, burglaries reported in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Police are investigating an auto theft and three burglaries that were reported in the Rosedale area over the past week. At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, a 2001 Yamaha was stolen from the 8100-block of Sumter Avenue (21237). At just after 9 a.m. on Friday, March 17, an individual stole property from the 8000-block of Philadelphia Road …

Middle River man plans to sit back, relax following $50,000 Pick 5 win

BALTIMORE, MD—A Middle River man is quite at ease after his latest Maryland Lottery win. He plays frequently and has won prizes of up to $10,000 playing Pick 3 and Pick 4 in the past – but his most recent Pick 5 bet gave the happy winner a $50,000 prize, which is big enough to let him kick back. The …

WMVFC to hold multi-vendor craft show in April

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company will be holding its first multi-vendor craft show of 2023 in April. The event will take place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The event will feature over 40 vendors, handmade jewelry, acrylic keychains, ornaments, wood crafts, and more. A flyer with additional information can be viewed below. …

48-year-old killed in fatal Kingsville crash

KINGSVILLE, MD—Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Kingsville last week. The crash occurred at just after 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in the 11900-block of Philadelphia Road (21087). Investigators have determined that a 2019 Nissan Altima was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on Philadelphia Road and entered the northbound lane. The Nissan …

Medevac responding to Kingsville crash, Philadelphia Road shut down

UPDATE: Police now confirm that one person was killed in this crash. Original story below… KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious, Tuesday night crash in the Kingsville area. The crash was reported at around 10:15 p.m. on February 21 in the 11900-block of Philadelphia Road (21087). Units from Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company and White Marsh Volunteer Fire …

Armed robbery reported in Rosedale, suspect arrested following Parkville assault

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the weekend. At 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 17, two armed suspects entered a business located in the 9500-block of Philadelphia Road in Rosedale (21237).  The suspects demanded money, then fled the scene in an unknown direction. At just before 10 p.m. on Friday, February 17, a business owner’s …