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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announces key personnel appointments

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the following major personnel appointments: Horacio Tablada, former secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), has been named Director of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS), effective July 31. Tablada will succeed current Director David Lykens, who will be retiring from Baltimore County government. Marcus L. […]

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Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Maryland, bringing Code Orange conditions

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BALTIMORE, MD—After a brief respite, Canadian wildfire smoke returned to Maryland on Monday. Smoky, hazy conditions will likely persist into Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the Maryland Department of the Environment to issue a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups […]

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Police in Baltimore County searching for sexual assault suspect

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TOWSON, MD—Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a sexual assault suspect. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit are searching for Kenny Clifford Gilbow. Gilbow is wanted in reference to a sexual assault investigation involving a 13-year-old victim. Authorities say the crime occurred on June 11, 2023. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of […]

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BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of July 17

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ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing scheduled for Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. each day and ending at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21. Additional training will end at 2 a.m. on Saturday, […]

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Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

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UPDATE: The Flood Watch has been extended and will now expire at 8 p.m. on Sunday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 4 a.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Forecasters say developing showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy […]

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Voluntary Water Restriction issued for residents, businesses in Baltimore area

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BALTIMORE, MD—Out of an abundance of caution, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, in conjunction with county and state partners across the Baltimore area, on Thursday evening issued a ‘Voluntary Water Restriction,’ urging residents and businesses throughout the regional service area to voluntarily reduce excessive water usage. This system-wide water conservation request is effective immediately for Baltimore City, Baltimore […]

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Three suspects arrested in connection with Fullerton homicide

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UPDATE: The suspects have been identified as 18-year-old Bryson Butterfly, 32-year-old David D. Lofton, and a 17-year-old juvenile. Each faces first-degree murder charges. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Three suspects have been arrested in connection with an April homicide in Fullerton. On Thursday, U.S. Marshals apprehended a third suspect in connection with the April 23 homicide of 17-year-old Elias Cieslak. […]

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