BALTIMORE, MD—The owner and operator of the ship that struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year have agreed to pay $101.9 million to resolve a civil claim brought by the United States, officials announced this week. The settlement between the U.S. and the Singaporean corporations Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited covers federal […]
ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Essex on Wednesday. At around 7:30 p.m. on October 23, officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian in the 1000-block of Eastern Boulevard (21221). A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2023 Kia was traveling westbound when it struck the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the street […]
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 […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a vehicle fire in the Nottingham area on Wednesday. At just before noon on October 23, units from Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company responded after a street sweeper caught fire near Rossville Boulevard and Lillian Holt Drive (21236). The cause was determined to be a mechanical failure on the sweeper. No injuries were reported. Photo via RVFC
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 […]
UPDATE: Initial reports indicate that at least two people were killed in the crash, which involved a crane. Original story below… PARKTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County. The crash was reported at just before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, along northbound I-83 at the York Road exit (Exit 33). […]
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 […]
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 […]