HAVRE DE GRACE, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union has announced that Aiden Jablon, a senior at North Harford High School, has wone FFCU’s first annual Freedom to Help Award. The award is intended to celebrate an unpaid volunteer, who has chosen to spend their free time in the service of a local charitable mission – someone who has gone above and […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Joppa. The fire was reported at just after 7 p.m. on Saturday in the 3400-block of Dorothy Avenue. The structure was engulfed in flames upon arrival and found to be abandoned, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. No injuries have been reported. Photos via T. Spurell & JMVFC
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Maryland Lottery officials say a Joppa woman has won $50,000 after she purchased a Pick 5 ticket in Nottingham. The woman, who is a retired banker, purchased a $5 ticket at the Nottingham Walmart for the February 9 drawing and then forgot about the $1 quick-pick ticket. “I didn’t check it until Monday. When I saw that I had […]
UPDATE: Police say a suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with this crime. Original story below… EDGEWOOD, MD—A man is dead after a shooting that occurred in Edgewood at just after midnight on Saturday, February 17, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Dajuan Kyree Simmons, 24, of Aberdeen, was found suffering from gunshot wounds inside D&M’s Tiki Bar […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews battled a brush fire in Joppa on Friday evening. The fire was reported on February 16 in the 2400-block of Taylor Brook Lane. Units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, and Fallston Volunteer Fire Company were able to contain the blaze before it could extend to any homes. No injuries were reported. Photos via JMVFC
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from 11 p.m. Friday night through 5 a.m. on Saturday morning. Forecasters say heavy snow is likely, with total accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible for a few […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has a single test scheduled for Friday. Between approximately 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on February 16, there is a single testing event scheduled that will be heard in some off-post locations. Officials say these operations are not hazardous to residents in surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are reminding residents to use caution and verify credentials when using Automotive Dismantler and Recycler (ADR) and Scrap Processor services in Maryland. More commonly, Automotive Dismantler and Recycler (ADR) and Scrap Processor services post signs and advertisements, meant to entice citizens to purchase and/or sell automotive goods, ranging from used cars, RV’s/campers, trailers, to scrap […]