Crews rescue two deer stuck on ice in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Crews rescued two deer who became trapped on ice on the Back River in the Essex area over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, January 26, 2025, crews from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine and the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department rescued two deer that were stranded on the ice between Tiki Lee’s and Essex Skypark Airport […]

Oil prices drop, gas prices follow suit

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the US has fallen by 0.9 cents per gallon to reach $3.08, according to GasBuddy data. This decline, observed over the past week, is attributed to a drop in oil prices following President Trump’s urging of Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices at the World Economic Forum. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum […]

Silver Alert issued for missing Essex woman

UPDATE: Police say Sharon Lynch has been located. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Essex woman. Sharon Lynch, 63, was last seen at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025 walking in the Essex area. Lynch is wearing a tan jacket, blue pants, yellow/black kitten hat, and black/purple […]

River Stone Grill closes temporarily after pipes burst

PERRY HALL, MD—A popular Perry Hall restaurant has closed temporarily due to damage caused by ruptured pipes. River Stone Grill on Sunday announced that multiple pipes had burst in the eatery’s sprinkler system overnight. The incident caused extensive damage and the necessary repairs will take some time. “We had multiple pipes burst last night and unfortunately it will take a […]

Joppa crash leaves two injured

JOPPA, MD—A Saturday afternoon crash in Joppa has left two people injured. The crash was reported at around 12:30 p.m. on January 25, 2025 on Joppa Farm Road at Hadley Road. Two patients were transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Photos via JMVFC