Overnight commercial fire reported in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a commercial fire in the Nottingham area overnight. The blaze broke out at just before midnight on Monday night in the 7800-block of Fitch Avenue (21236). Crews arrived to find smoke showing from the bay doors of the Schmidt Baking Company building. The fire was brought under control and no injuries were reported.  There has been […]

Freeze Warning issued for Wednesday morning in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected overnight with lows in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor […]

50-year-old killed in fatal I-95 crash in Baltimore County

ARBUTUS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred overnight on Interstate 95. The three-vehicle crash occurred at just before 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 along southbound I-95 at the I-695 interchange in Arbutus. The driver of a Jeep Cherokee, whose identification is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced dead at the […]

Councilman Marks: Farmland Preservation Act sent to voters

The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks. On April 7, the Baltimore County Council approved placing the Farmland Preservation Act on the ballot in the 2026 general election. I was the main sponsor of this legislation, with Councilmen Todd Crandell, Mike Ertel, Wade Kach, and Izzy Patoka cosponsoring and supporting the bill. Should the voters approve this […]

Crews to improve roads in Towson, White Marsh, and Pikesville

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start several paving projects on state highways within Baltimore County this week. All projects are weather permitting and some projects may have to be rescheduled due to inclement weather. The following projects include asphalt or concrete pavement patching and resurfacing: MD 45 (York Road) from the Baltimore City Line (Gittings/Walker […]

Mother, son split $50,000 lottery win after buying ticket in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A mother and son in Maryland are celebrating a $50,000 lottery win after uncovering a winning scratch-off ticket that was originally intended as a holiday stocking stuffer. The lucky son, who wishes to remain anonymous, found the five scratch-off tickets while moving furniture at his mother’s house in Nottingham. The tickets were part of a larger cache of tickets […]