Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Sunday

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 Sunday, August 18, 2024. Forecasters say damaging winds and isolated large hail will be the main threats associated with any storms that develop, along with isolated instances of flooding.  A Flood Watch is also in […]

Flood Watch issued for Sunday in Baltimore area as storm chances increase

UPDATE 2: The Flood Watch has been issued extended until 10:00 p.m. UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Forecasters say widespread showers […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for August 16 – 23

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County  MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline Replacement and State Highway Improvements […]

Councilman Marks: Nottingham Middle School helps eliminate overcrowding

The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks… This fall, we will celebrate the opening of the first new middle school in a half-century. Nottingham Middle School is located at 5210 King Avenue. The $100 million school is one of the largest and most sophisticated schools in Baltimore County, designed to accommodate more than 1,400 students from throughout […]

Overlea woman wins trip to 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

OVERLEA, MD—Overlea resident Cheryl Harrow will be heading to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics after she claimed her Mega Millions Team USA second-chance promotion prize. From now until August 12, Maryland Lottery Mega Millions players can submit winning and non-winning Mega Millions tickets into the Maryland Lottery’s My Lottery Rewards (MLR) program for a chance to travel to either […]

Suspect arrested following Nottingham assault, three local robberies reported

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a burglary, an assault, and three local robberies that were reported over the past week. At just after 3:15 a.m. on Monday, July 22, several suspects broke into a business in the 7000-block of Belair Road in Overlea (21206) and attempted to steal property before fleeing on foot. On Tuesday, July 23, a known suspect committed […]

Linover Improvement Association to hold community clean-up on Saturday

OVERLEA, MD—The Linover Improvement Association will be holding a community clean-up event this weekend. The event will be held 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 27th. Those interested in participating should meet at the Terrace Drive entrance to Linover Park. Gloves and bags will be provided, and student learning service hours are also available for the event. Additional information […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces events for 2024 National Night Out

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be participating in the 41st Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. This national campaign aims to promote police and community partnerships through positive activities. Through scheduled events such as block parties, cookouts, games, educational workshops and more, the goal is to foster a spirit of togetherness to ensure that every […]