Aberdeen Proving Ground ordnance explosion shakes eastern Baltimore County

ABERDEEN, MD—A loud explosion was felt in many parts of eastern Baltimore County on Wednesday morning. At around 11:30 a.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department says reports began pouring in regarding a loud boom and homes shaking.  NottinghamMD.com received dozens of reports from Middle River to Parkville to Kingsville. The source of the explosion was an ordnance detonation at Aberdeen Proving […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests July 12-16

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will be conducting daytime and nighttime firing tests this week. The testing is scheduled for the following times: Monday, July 12: approximately 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13: approximately 8:30 a.m. to midnight Wednesday, July 14: approximately 7:30 a.m. to midnight Thursday, July 15: approximately […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests June 14–19

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will be conducting daytime and nighttime firing tests this week. The testing is scheduled for June 14 – 19, 2021, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to midnight. Loud noises may be heard in some portions of Harford County and Baltimore County. Officials say these operations are not hazardous […]

Governor Hogan announces new initiative to support women veterans [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday proclaimed June 12 as Women Veterans Day in Maryland and announced the establishment of the Women Veterans Inclusion Program to support women veterans. This year marks the 73rd anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on June 12, 1948. “This new initiative will increase outreach […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests June 7–11

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will be conducting daytime and nighttime firing tests this week. The testing is scheduled for June 7 – 11, 2021, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to midnight. Loud noises may be heard in some portions of Harford County and Baltimore County. Officials say these operations are not hazardous […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests May 24 – 28

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will be conducting daytime and nighttime firing tests this week. The testing is scheduled for May 24 – 28, 2021, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to midnight. Loud noises may be heard in some portions of Harford County and Baltimore County. Officials say these operations are not hazardous […]

Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests May 3 – 8

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will be conducting daytime and nighttime firing tests this week. The testing is scheduled for May 3 – 8, 2021, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. EST. Loud noises may be heard in some areas surrounding the installation. Officials say these operations are not hazardous to […]