Winning $25K Pick 5 ticket sold in Perry Hall, $10K Racetrax ticket sold in Parkville

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A few big winning tickets were sold in and around the Nottingham area over the past week, Maryland Lottery officials announced on Monday. In all, 31 winning tickets worth $10,000 or more were sold or redeemed around the state in the seven days ending August 7, and the Lottery paid more than $28.5 million in prizes during that span. […]

Essex man killed in Cecil County boat explosion

ESSEX, MD—Maryland Natural Resources Police are investigating after an Essex man was killed in a weekend boat explosion in Cecil County. Authorities say Michael Steinmetz, 69, died in Saturday night’s explosion on the Bohemia River. A good Samaritan tried to save Steinmetz but he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to MyEasternShoreMD.com. The Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company reports that […]

Dead body found by side of road in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County say a dead body was found in Essex on Sunday. At around 11:00 a.m. on July 31, homicide detectives responded to the 1400-block of Diffendall Road (21221) for a report of a dead body on the side of the road. The decomposing body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner where an […]

Councilman Marks: Improvements under way at Parkville, Perry Hall, White Marsh libraries

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that improvements have been made to multiple public libraries across northeastern Baltimore County, with further improvements to come. The Parkville-Carney Public Library has completed an ADA accommodated sidewalk and is currently formulating estimates to repave and re-stripe the parking lot. The Perry Hall Public Library will be making improvements to the […]

2022 National Night Out activities, events announced in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday, August 2, the Baltimore County Police Department will participate in the 39th year of National Night Out. This annual community-building event promotes police-community partnerships and provides an opportunity for neighbors and members of law enforcement to come together. The celebrations will be as diverse as our communities. Some of the scheduled events include block parties, carnival games, […]

Olszewski, Metzgar announce new state funding for Essex streetscape projects

ESSEX, MD— Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Delegate Ric Metzgar on Thursday announced $1.4 million in FY2023 state funding for streetscaping and roadway improvements in Essex. These projects are part of the multi-departmental Essex recovery initiative that the County Executive announced in June 2021. “An attractive and inviting streetscape can draw in visitors, attract new businesses and instill a […]