BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests on Friday, Saturday

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this weekend. APG has firing operations scheduled for Friday, November 17 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, November 18 from approximately 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Military weapons, watercraft and/or aircraft may be visible during testing hours. Residents may hear weapons […]

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine to hold Toys for Tots ‘Fill the Boat’ event

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine will hold its annual Toys for Tots “Fill the Boat” event later this month. The event will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Carroll Island Walmart. BQVFRM is also accepting non-perishable food items to benefit the local food bank at the Eastern Interfaith […]

Outdoor burning discouraged in Baltimore area as fire risks increase

BALTIMORE, MD—Outdoor burning is being discouraged across the state of Maryland on Tuesday afternoon and evening due to dry conditions and gusty winds. The National Weather Service says elevated conditions conducive to wildfire spread are expected through early evening with northwest winds gusting 20-30 mph and minimum relative humidity values between 15 and 30 percent across much of the Mid-Atlantic. […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 13

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 13, 2023. APG has daytime and nighttime testing and training scheduled for Monday, November 13 through Friday, November 16 2023, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight).  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, […]

Baltimore County Public Library to launch community holiday drive next week

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will launch its “Connecting the Community” holiday drive next week. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from Monday, November 13, through Wednesday, December 20. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 6

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 6, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled Monday, November 6 – Thursday, November 9 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 10 from approximately 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Noise may be heard in some areas off […]