Downed utility pole snarls Belair Road traffic in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Motorists traveling along Belair Road in the Overlea area can expect some delays on Friday afternoon. At just after 1:15 p.m. on June 6, 2025, the Baltimore County Police Department that a downed utility pole was causing traffic delays in both directions along Route 1 near Fullerton Avenue (21236). Authorities say repairs and traffic delays are expected to last […]

Baltimore County women win $50,000, $1 million lottery prizes

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Baltimore County women are celebrating after scoring two big winning lottery tickets. Kingsville – $50,000 A Kingsville woman won $50,000 playing the $5 MONOPOLY X20 scratch-off game. The lucky lady takes home the fourth top prize on the popular game. It was about a week ago when the Baltimore County woman visited one of her favorite Maryland Lottery […]

Crews to resurface Route 1 in Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin a resurfacing project on US 1 Business between Tollgate Road and MD 924 (Bond Street) in Bel Air starting as soon as Sunday night, June 1. The US 1 paving project is expected to be completed in early summer, weather permitting. Crews will work overnights, Sundays through Thursdays from 8 p.m. to […]

Police investigating 4 local robberies, 2 assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating four local robberies, two assaults, and two burglaries that were reported over the past week. At approximately 3:30 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, a suspect burglarized a business located in the 7900-block of Belair Road in Fullerton (21236) and stole various items. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, a suspect used a weapon […]

Parkville trio plead guilty to Medicaid fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—Three individuals have admitted to defrauding Maryland Medicaid of over $3.6 million through two behavioral health companies. The guilty pleas were announced on Monday by Attorney General Anthony G. Brown. On February 25, 2025, Tasha S. Saunders, 44, of Parkville, admitted to defrauding the program on two counts. Saunders, who was previously convicted and served time for a similar […]

Downed tree snarls Belair Road traffic in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—A downed tree is backing up traffic along Belair Road on Friday afternoon. Councilman David Marks reports that the tree came down along northbound Route 1 in the area of Miller Road (21128). Several lanes are blocked and the Maryland State Highway Administration has been alerted. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via Councilman David Marks