Perry Hall man sentenced for assault of vulnerable adult captured on security camera footage

BALTIMORE, MD—A Perry Hall man has been sentenced to four years of supervised probation after being found guilty of assaulting an intellectually disabled resident at a Baltimore group home. Omubo Micah, 55, was convicted of second-degree assault in December for the April 2024 incident at Creative Options, Inc., a housing facility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities located on […]

Parkville man wins $50K Powerball prize after buying ticket in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Baltimore County resident is $50,000 richer after scooping a third-tier Powerball prize in the December 16 drawing. The lucky winner, a retired laborer from Parkville, plays the same numbers for every Powerball and Mega Millions drawing. He randomly chose five rows of numbers and played them daily. His persistence paid off this week when he matched four of […]

Councilman Marks: Priorities for new County Executive must include public safety, no tax hikes

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The following is an update from Fifth District Councilman David Marks on the search for a new Baltimore County Executive: A new Baltimore County Executive will be inaugurated in early January to complete the term of John Olszewski, Jr., elected to Congress. I would like to thank those who have submitted their names to replace County Executive Olszewski, and […]

Pizzeria 081 officially opens in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall has a brand new pizza shop. Pizzeria 081 officially opened its doors on Thursday, December 12th. “Pizzeria081 is family-owned, serving scratch-made pizza, pasta, subs, and more,” reads the shop’s Instagram profile. “Naples-inspired, rooted in Baltimore. Join us for a taste of home!” The restaurant is primarily be a carry-out, although a few high top tables and […]

Councilman Marks: Seven playgrounds to be updated in 2025

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that equipment will be replaced at seven playgrounds throughout the Fifth District. The playgrounds are located at Belmont Park, Eastern Regional Park, Honeygo Regional Park, Snyder Lane Park, Oakhurst Park, Loreley Community Building, and Cowenton Ridge Park. The County Council approved $3 million for playground replacement in Fiscal Year 2025. “Over […]