Baltimore County Public Library announces 2023 Tales of the Dead short horror story contest

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library and Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the seventh annual Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. The contest runs August 1 through September 22, 2023. Winners will be announced on October 2. The theme this year is “Petrifying Poe.” Each story should contain an element, appearance, or mention of Edgar […]

Arson suspect in custody after 3-alarm fire rips through Baltimore County business

UPDATE: Baltimore County Police have arrested 19-year-old Elijah Morgan in connection with this incident. Original story below. ——— REISTERSTOWN, MD—Authorities say one person is in custody after a three-alarm fire tore through a Baltimore County business overnight. At just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, units responded to the Advance Auto Parts located in the 11900-block of Reisterstown […]

Baltimore County woman lands winning $1 million scratch-off ticket

BALTIMORE, MD—After years of playing Maryland Lottery scratch-offs, a Baltimore County resident kept seeing the big prizes others were winning and recently had one simple wish: “Let ME win some money!” That wish has finally come true to the tune of $1 million. Her lucky story begins at the Royal Farms located at 11510 Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills. “I […]

30-year-old killed in fatal Baltimore County crash

TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating a fatal, Baltimore County crash that left a 30-year-old dead. At around 5 a.m. on Sunday, February 19, officers responded to a crash at Worthington Avenue and Timber Knoll Road in Reisterstown (21136). Upon arrival, investigators determined that the crash occurred when a Ford F350 traveling eastbound along Worthington Avenue struck a Honda Civic that was […]

Dulaney, Franklin, and Loch Raven high school teams named 2023 Special Olympics Indoor Bocce State Champions

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools teams earned state titles in three of seven divisions at the 2023 Special Olympics State High School Indoor Bocce Tournament. The teams named state champions represent Dulaney High School (coach: Anita Shaw), Franklin High School (coaches: Anthony Burgos and Maria Powers), and Loch Raven High School (coach: Rob Persing). In addition, Parkville High School (coach: […]

Federal indictment returned charging Baltimore County woman, Florida man for plotting to attack Baltimore power grid, including Perry Hall substation

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury in Maryland on Tuesday returned an indictment charging Sarah Beth Clendaniel, 34, of Catonsville, and Brandon Clint Russell, 27, of Orlando, Florida, with conspiracy to destroy an energy facility. The defendants have been detained since their arrest on February 3, 2023, on related charges. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District […]