JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a crash on Route 40 in Joppa on Tuesday evening. At around 6:30 p.m. on July 1, units responded to a motor vehicle collision on Pulaski Highway at Oak Avenue. Personnel from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and the Harford County Department of Emergency Services responded to the scene. Route 40 was shut down in both direction […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Statewide Flooring celebrated the grand opening of its new store in the Overlea/Fullerton area on Tuesday. The new location is at 7850 Rossville Boulevard (21236). The family-owned business has been serving the Baltimore area since 1955 and offers flooring installation, hardwood flooring and refinishing. Statewide Flooring‘s new store is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with […]
UPDATE 2: Reports indicate that the fire was caused by a lightning strike. UPDATE: The name of the church has been corrected to St. Rita Catholic Church. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—Crews are on the scene of a fire at a Dundalk-area church. The fire broke out at just after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, in the 2900-block of […]
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the passing of one of its sheriffs. Sergeant George Gregory “Greg” Dietz served with the department for 27 years and passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday night. “Throughout his career, Sgt. Dietz served in many roles exemplifying his commitment to public safety and community involvement, including Patrol Services, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of Maryland on Tuesday. The watch will remain in effect until 9:00 p.m. on July 1, 2025 and includes Allegany County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The Justice Department on Monday announced criminal charges against 324 defendants, including 96 medical professionals, in a nationwide health care fraud takedown involving more than $14.6 billion in alleged schemes. The 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, described by officials as an “unprecedented effort,” spanned 50 federal districts and involved 12 State Attorneys General’s Offices. Authorities seized more than […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery is inviting local artists to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured on an upcoming scratch-off ticket, the agency announced Tuesday. The “Maryland Treasures Art Contest” seeks images that capture what residents value most about the state. Three selected pieces of art will appear on the $2 Maryland Treasures ticket, slated to go on […]
ABINGDON, MD—A 66-year-old Abingdon man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday. David Williams was taken into custody after deputies responded to a shooting report late Monday night in the 2800-block of Bynum Overlook Drive. Deputies, dispatched around 10:45 p.m. Monday, June […]