Councilman Marks: Local volunteer fire companies to receive $1 million in grant funding

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that, as previously announced here, Baltimore County’s 29 volunteer fire companies will receive $1 million in grants as a result of the 2021 American Rescue Plan. Marks is a cosponsor of Resolution 30-22, which allocates the grants based on formula funding. The following local fire companies will receive funding: White Marsh ($74,094.70); Bowleys […]

House fire reported in Overlea/Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon house fire in the Overlea/Fullerton area. The fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 4300-block of Fullerton Avenue (21236). Units arrived to find smoke showing from the residence, according to the Providence Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should use caution in the […]

Injured person rescued from Loch Raven bike trail

CARNEY, MD—Crews performed a rescue along a popular bike trail on Sunday morning. The Providence Volunteer Fire Company reports that an engine, a special rescue unit, and an ATV responded to a report of an injured person on a bike trail in the Loch Raven Watershed. One person was rescued from the woods using specialized, all-terrain rescue equipment. The individual […]

Dog dies in Glen Arm house fire

GLEN ARM—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Glen Arm. The fire occurred on Monday morning in the 12900-block of Kanes Road. A tanker strike team was requested to assist with the blaze, which broke out in the basement. No injuries were reported, however the Providence Volunteer Fire Company says that a dog perished in the fire. […]