UPDATE: The victims have been identified as Kevin Johnson, 53, of Ruther Glen, Virginia and James Hutson, 61, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Original story below… SPARKS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a double fatal multiple-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore County. The driver of a pickup truck and the driver of a mobile crane, whose identities are being […]
UPDATE: Initial reports indicate that at least two people were killed in the crash, which involved a crane. Original story below… PARKTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County. The crash was reported at just before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, along northbound I-83 at the York Road exit (Exit 33). […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $10.6 million that will be used by local governments and land trusts to improve parks, create new green spaces, and enhance existing protected areas. The grants were approved by the Board of Public Works on August 28, 2024, and will fund a variety of projects across the state, including […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Ben Halfpap, an angler from Monkton, has caught all three invasive species in Maryland, and caught them at trophy size. Halfpap has now been awarded the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland Master Angler Milestone Award. The award is given to those who have caught ten trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland. Halfpap is now the 12th person […]
MONKTON, MD—Fire officials will be closely monitoring a controlled burn in northern Baltimore County on Wednesday. The Baltimore County Fire Department and other state agencies are monitoring a permitted burn scheduled for March 13 at Ladew Topiary Gardens, located at 3535 Jarrettsville Pike in Monkton. Those nearby may see flames and smoke during the burn and the smell of smoke […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking volunteers to serve in key roles during upcoming robotics tournaments. The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. “Each event needs a certified head judge and a referee,” said Dr. Michael E. Grubbs, BCPS […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Officials have announced the full list of approved Fourth of July fireworks displays for the holiday weekend. Independence Day fireworks will take place throughout Baltimore County all weekend long. Here’s the full list of 2023 fireworks displays: Saturday, July 1 GALLOWAY POINT, MIDDLE RIVER 8:45pm – 9:30pm Galloway Point, Middle River, 21220 BIG TRUCK BREWERY 9:00pm – 10:00pm 19919 […]
TOWSON, MD—Members of the Baltimore County Public Schools community are invited to participate in public forums from Tuesday, March 21, to Thursday, March 23, regarding the national search for a new superintendent. The meetings will be hosted by McPherson and Jacobson LLC, the executive search firm selected by the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The forums will offer BCPS […]