Two-alarm building fire shuts down York Road in Cockeysville

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Crews are battling a two-alarm building fire in Cockeysville. The fire broke out at just before 3 p.m. in the 10800-block of York Road.  A second alarm was quickly sounded. A partial building collapse is now being reported.  Portions of York Road are being shut down.  Units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company are responding to assist. No injuries […]

Rosedale woman scores winning $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off on Mother’s Day

ROSEDALE, MD—For birthdays and other celebrations, she generally gives friends and relatives Maryland Lottery scratch-offs so it was no surprise when the loyal player gifted herself a $50,000 Cash instant ticket on Mother’s Day. The surprise: she won the game’s $50,000 top prize. “I play every day. She never plays,” the Rosedale woman’s husband said on June 1 when she […]

Arrest made in connection with fatal Baltimore County shooting

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police have made an arrest in connection with a homicide that occurred in Cockeysville in April. On Wednesday, May 31, Baltimore County detectives arrested and charged 42-year-old Larry Edwards in connection with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Earl Bodkin Jr. The homicide occurred on April 30, 2023, in the area of Cranbrook Road at Halesworth Road (21030). Officers arrived […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library to hold second annual ‘Big Give’ fundraising event

BALTIMORE, MD—Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library will be hosting The BIG Give, their second annual dedicated day of giving on Friday, May 19, 2023 to raise additional funds for vital projects to the 21st century library. Donations can be made online to support Baltimore County Public Library initiatives, including digital equity, Summer Reading Challenge, bookmobiles, Storyville, and building improvements. […]

Fatal shooting reported in Baltimore County

UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in connection with this case. UPDATE: The male victim has been identified as 28-year-old Earl Bodkin Jr. Original story below… ——— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal shooting that left one person dead on Sunday morning. At just before 5 a.m. on April 30, 2023, officers responded to Cranbrook Road and […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces activities for 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

TOWSON, MD—Each year in April, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime coordinates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week link to promote victims’ rights and services, and honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. The theme for this year’s NCVRW is “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.” National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is scheduled for […]

Baltimore County celebrates 20th year as a Tree City USA with free tree giveaway

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Baltimore County is offering free trees to residents in honor of Earth Day and the County’s 20th year as a designated Tree City USA. Trees must be preordered online and supplies are expected to run out quickly. County Giving Away 500 Trees to Baltimore County Residents The County’s Earth Day weekend […]

Dulaney Valley Road shut down due to possible Loch Raven drowning

UPDATE: Authorities say the body has been recovered.  The victim has not yet been identified. Original story below… JACKSONVILLE, MD—Dulaney Valley Road has been shut down as crews attempt to retrieve a possible drowning victim. The incident was reported at around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Dulaney Valley Road has been shut down from Old Bosley Road to […]