Middle River man convicted in Abingdon child abuse case

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Middle River man has been convicted in connection with a Harford County child abuse case. On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Douglas Grazuties, 36, of Middle River, was found guilty of second-degree child abuse, two counts of second-degree assault, and two counts of reckless endangerment following a three-day jury trial before the Honorable Diane Adkins-Tobin in the Circuit […]

Protecting Baltimore County’s Future: Why we support the Farmland Preservation Act

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Baltimore County stands at a crossroads. For nearly six decades, the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line (URDL) has been a cornerstone of smart land management, preserving our rural landscapes, safeguarding our water supply, and ensuring that development happens where infrastructure can support it. The URDL is the boundary between urbanized […]

‘Amazing Racer’ collects $3.3 million jackpot after buying lottery ticket in Carney

PARKVILLE, MD—A retired couple from Baltimore City is celebrating a $3.3 million jackpot win after scooping the top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Multi-Match game. The lucky duo, who have chosen to remain anonymous, purchased their winning $6 ticket at J Convenience located at 8765 Satyr Hill Road in Parkville/Carney (21234). This is the fourth largest Multi-Match prize in the […]

Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum to expand, relocate to former Lockheed Martin site

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum is expanding and relocating to a larger space at the former Lockheed Martin facility in Middle River, according to a news release. The museum, currently housed in a 1,200-square-foot space at Martin State Airport’s Hangar 5, will move into the 150,000-square-foot Lockheed Martin Administration building at 2323 Eastern Boulevard. The museum […]

Councilman Marks sponsors farmland preservation legislation

The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks. There are about 640 farms in Baltimore County that include 70,400 acres of land. Unfortunately, these properties—many of which have been farmed by generations of Baltimore Countians—are threatened by development, pollution, and industrial uses such as commercial solar facilities. I am sponsoring legislation that aim to protect important elements of […]