Baltimore County angler catches new state record yellow perch in Chesapeake Division

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County angler fishing in the lower Susquehanna River has broken a state record for yellow perch that had stood for more than four decades. On February 7, Thomas Dembeck Jr. of Hydes caught the 2.3-pound, 16-inch fish in the tidal waters of the lower Susquehanna River. Dembeck was deep jigging in about 50 feet of water using […]

Uzbekistani man convicted of sex offense arrested by ICE in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested an Uzbekistani native convicted of fourth-degree sex offense in Owings Mills on February 4, 2025. Islom Gaziev, 65, had been convicted of fourth-degree sex offense in Carroll County in 2024.  He entered the United States legally in October 2015 via John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. He later violated […]

Maryland casinos generate $151.8 million in gaming revenue during January

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $151,795,660 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2025, a decrease of $1,447,656 (-0.9%) compared to January 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during January 2025 totaled $63,651,034, an increase of $496,642 (0.8%) compared to January 2024. The January 2025 contributions included $45,992,850 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

Medevac responding to Hydes crash

HYDES, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash in Hydes. At around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, the Long Green Volunteer Fire Company reported that units were responding to a motor vehicle accident in the 4800-block of Hydes Road. Hydes Road is closed to traffic. Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 1 is en route and […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to close early on Tuesday

UPDATE 2: Baltimore City Public Schools will release two hours early on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. All after-school activities are canceled and Tuesday night’s Board of School Commissioners’ meeting will be held virtually. UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools will also close three hours early on Tuesday. There will be no afterschool activities or daycare. Second shift custodians do not report. […]