Police/Fire

House fire reported in Middle River

UPDATE: The location has been corrected to Wilson Point. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are responding to a Monday evening house fire in Middle River. The blaze was reported at just before 5:30 p.m. on Gladiolus Place (21220) in Wilson Point. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.


Education, Obituaries

Obituary: Jane W. Michael, longtime Baltimore County Public Schools educator

NOTTINGHAM, MD—On February 6, 2021 Jane W. Michael, 77, died of heart failure at Oak Crest Village in Parkville, MD. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and worked for 38 years as an elementary school teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools. Following retirement in 2006, a long-time love of the water drew her to Middle River, MD where she became …


Baltimore County releases 2019 list of Independence Day fireworks displays

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County has released its 2019 list of dates and locations for fireworks displays that have been approved by the Fire Marshal’s Office. Additional displays will be added as the Fire Marshal issues permits. Check this page regularly for a display near you. The use of backyard fireworks is illegal.  Some ground-based and hand-held sparklers are legal …

Crews searching for man who fell into water in Middle River

UPDATE 3: Miller’s body has been recovered. Full details here. UPDATE 2: As of 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, 8/18, divers are resuming their search for Richard A. Miller, 71, of Joppa. UPDATE: As of 6:10 p.m., rescuers still have not found the missing. Maryland Natural Resources Police are now assisting in the search & rescue effort. Original story below… —— …