Date announced for rescheduled JMVFC open house

JOPPA, MD—The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company has announced a new date for its annual open house. Originally scheduled for September 24, the open house was moved due to inclement weather. The event will now take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2023. The free open house will feature demonstrations, giveaways, kids activities, and much more. […]

Edgewood woman charged with attempted murder after setting house on fire

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—An Edgewood woman has been charged with arson and attempted murder after she intentionally set the front porch of her home on fire while someone was inside early Sunday morning. At around 3:00 a.m. on October 1, Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, surrounding departments, and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were called to 1127 Shady Drive for a reported […]

Injuries reported in multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a crash on Interstate 95 in Joppa on Sunday evening. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that multiple vehicles were involved in an accident on southbound I-95 at the Mountain Road/MD 152 exit. At least one vehicle overturned in the crash and all lanes were closed. One patient was transported to a nearby hospital. There has […]

JMVFC to hold open house this month

UPDATE: Due to predicted inclement weather, the open house has been postponed. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual open house later this month. The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The free open house will feature demonstrations, giveaways, kids activities, and much more. […]

Massive tractor-trailer fire shuts down southbound I-95 in Joppa

UPDATE 2: All lanes have now been reopened. UPDATE: The tractor-trailer reportedly contains clothing that continues to burn. Additional tankers from the Maryland Department of the Environment are being deployed. Traffic along southbound I-95 is being detoured at Exit 77. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 95 in the Joppa […]

Mountain Road shut down after vehicle overturns in Joppa crash

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious, Sunday night crash in Joppa. At just before 9 p.m., units responded to a motor vehicle accident on Mountain Road/MD-152 at southbound I-95. One vehicle has overturned onto its side and one person is trapped, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Southbound MD-152 has been shut down. Motorists should use […]