BEL AIR, MD—The family members of Rachel Morin will be holding a Remembrance Walk in her honor in August. On August 5, 2023, Morin was brutally murdered while walking on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air. In June, 23-year-old Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, a citizen of El Salvador who came to the U.S. illegally in February 2023, was taken […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Sunday, July 21, in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. […]
BEL AIR, MD—A Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been indicted on theft and forgery charges, officials said Wednesday. Shawn Forton, 40, was suspended without pay after a grand jury indicted him on July 16. The charges stem from allegations that were investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division and the Office of Professional Standards. A female victim told police that […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17th. Forecasters say quarter-sized hail, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph will be the main risks associated with any storms that develop. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts.
BALTIMORE, MD—Extreme heat and humidity will continue on Wednesday in the Baltimore area, along with the threat for showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may be severe, especially along and east of the Blue Ridge. A Flood Watch is in effect for the Baltimore-DC corridor for the potential for flash flooding later on Wednesday. A Heat Advisory is also in effect […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, July 16th. Forecasters say quarter-sized hail, frequent wind gusts, and 10 mph wind gusts are possible with any storms that develop. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts.
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 17, 2024 as heat index values are expected to reach 105 degrees. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Edgewood area on Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at around 8:30 a.m. on July 16 in the 300-block of Canoe Lane. Firefighters rescued one occupant from the structure. No other injuries were reported, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating […]