Double fatal crash on I-83 leaves 2 dead, 4 injured

UPDATE: The victims have been identified as Kevin Johnson, 53, of Ruther Glen, Virginia and James Hutson, 61, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Original story below… SPARKS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a double fatal multiple-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore County. The driver of a pickup truck and the driver of a mobile crane, whose identities are being […]

Police officer assaulted during theft at Royal Farms in Joppa, suspect arrested

JOPPA, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has charged multiple suspects in connection with an attempted theft and assault that occurred in Joppa. At just after midnight on October 23, 2024, a deputy from the Southern Precinct was flagged down by employees of the Royal Farms store located in the 500-block Joppa Farm Road reporting an active robbery, later determined to […]

Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire danger in Maryland on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says elevated fire conditions are expected throughout Maryland on Thursday due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Relative humidity values of around 20 to 30 percent are expected along with sustained westerly winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts 20 to 25 mph. This will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels. Residents […]

Weber’s Farm announces passing of Jo-Ann Weber

CARNEY, MD—Weber’s Cider Mill Farm on Wednesday announced the passing of Jo-Ann Weber. The full statement reads as follows: It is with profound sadness that we share that on October 17, 2024, Jo-Ann Weber (nee Mullican) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Jo-Ann was born on July 26, 1947 in Ellicott City, Maryland, to Jean and Maxine Mullican. The […]

Essex Skypark to host annual Wings & Wheels event this weekend

ESSEX, MD—Essex Skypark will host its annual Wings & Wheels event this weekend. The event will take place 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024. There will be airplane rides, helicopter rides, show cars, a banner towing demonstration, a pumpkin drop, food truck, flight simulators, snowballs, amateur radio club, RC airplane club, hay rides, STEM program, and […]

Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Pooles Island Brewing Company to hold trunk-or-treat event next week

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Pooles Island Brewing Company will hold a trunk-or-treat event next week. The event will take place 5:00  – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Pooles Island Brewing. Each $20 registration secures a parking space to decorate your vehicle and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. Those interested in participating should […]