ESSEX, MD—An Essex resident’s affinity for the Joker’s Wild instant ticket game culminated in a big win. The Baltimore County woman won the game’s top prize of $50,000. The winner told Maryland Lottery officials that she has been a fan of the Joker’s Wild game and has consistently won $50 prizes. She always had a feeling that she would eventually […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating a Sunday evening shooting that occurred in Middle River. At around 5:30 p.m. on December 1, officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of Tailspin Lane and Langs Road (21220). An adult male was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. As detectives continue to […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine officials have announced the passing of Chaplain Joyce Elder. “Joyce was a faithful servant and strong leader in our organization,” BQVFRM officials said in a statement last week. “Joyce served in many capacities. President, Board Chairman, Secretary, Special Events Coordinator, and more. Perhaps most noted for her faithfulness to God serving […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Over the weekend, Ravens Roost 139 members were joined by first responders and local elected officials to distribute full meals to 215 families – including turkey, pie, green beans, stuffing, yams, etc. – who are experiencing financial difficulties. The event took place at the Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association headquarters, located at 1124 Bowleys Quarters Road in Baltimore County. […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A 50-year-old Bowleys Quarters man has died after sustaining burn injuries from a fire pit accident on November 16, according to a news release from the Baltimore County Fire Department. Glen Himmelheber Jr., of the 3600-block of Bay Drive (21220), was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center with serious burns following the incident. He succumbed to his […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced a bill to allow for golf courts to be legally used on certain roads in Baltimore County, taking advantage of recently-passed state legislation. The bill would create a pilot program that would be reviewed after two years, based on feedback from the Police and Public Works and Transportation Departments. The pilot program […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—An investigation is under way after a body was pulled from the water at a Middle River marina. Maryland Park Service Rangers were notified of a white SUV submerged near the boat ramp at Dundee Creek Marina in Gunpowder Falls State Park at around 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, November 20, 2024. The vehicle was towed from the […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—On Monday, November 18, the Baltimore County Council approved securing 35 acres of land under the state’s Rural Legacy Program, permanently protecting undeveloped land at 736 Earls Beach Road in the Bird River Beach area. This creates a continuous area of 389 acres protected from development, helping to ensure less damage to the Bird River, which has historically […]