Five suspects detained, ghost gun recovered after shots fired in Hillendale

HILLENDALE, MD—Five potential suspects have been detained by police and two weapons have been seized after shots were fired in Hillendale earlier this month. On December 18, following reports of shots fired in the area of Wycombe Way and Glenbarr Court (21234), officers detained five potential suspects. An investigation resulted in the recovery of two firearms. One of the firearms […]

MDOT MVA offers year-end safety reminders

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is reminding residents about important safety reminders and service updates as the new year approaches. These reminders aim to ensure the safety of all road users, whether they are driving, biking, or walking. One major change taking effect on January 1, 2025, is a new tiered fine system for work […]

Middle River, Essex shops sell winning $100K scratch-offs as Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Lottery-mania is in the air as three winning scratch-off tickets were sold in eastern Baltimore County and the Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion. $100,000 Christmas Win Shocks Baltimore Man They fully expected the holiday get-together with friends to be full of fun and laughter, a Baltimore man told Lottery officials this week. He and his wife were […]

GoFundMe created following tragic Christmas morning house fire in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—A GoFundMe has been created for Courtney Butash and her son after they experienced a house fire that killed Butash’s father on Christmas morning. At just after 6:45 a.m. on December 25, 2024, firefighters responded to a house fire in the 200-block of Doncaster Road. Upon arrival, crews found the single-family home with significant fire and smoke visible. The […]

69-year-old Joppa man dies in Christmas Day house fire

UPDATE: A GoFundMe has been established for the family. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—The Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office have released additional details on a Christmas Day house fire in Joppa that left one man dead. At just after 6:45 a.m. on December 25, 2024, the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire and surrounding departments responded […]

Councilman Marks to sponsor bill strengthening land preservation

NOTTINGHAM, MD—In 1967, Baltimore County passed one of the most far-reaching land preservation acts in Maryland history, creating the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line. The URDL, as it is commonly known, separates the county into “urban” and “rural” areas. Sewer systems, public water, and infrastructure is generally focused within the urbanized part of the URDL, while farmland dominates the region outside this […]

Fatal Joppa house fire leaves 1 dead

UPDATE 2: A GoFundMe has been established for the family. UPDATE: Authorities have released additional details on this fire. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the Joppa area. The fire broke out at just before 7 a.m. on December 25, 2024 in the 200-block of Doncaster Road. Arriving units found smoke and […]