BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will remain in effect until 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. At 9:52 a.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to storms moving through the area. Flooding […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Nottingham man is $100,000 richer after changing his Maryland Lottery routine. Playing mostly Keno every once in a while, he decided to switch things up with a scratch-off and landed a $100,000 top-prize winning $100,000 Ca$h instant ticket. The Baltimore County resident bought two scratch-offs during a lucky visit to Golden Ring Liquors located at 8651 Philadelphia Road […]
ROSEDALE, MD—After 50 years serving the CCBC Essex community, the Wellness and Athletics Center recently received a well-deserved $16.8 million makeover. “The Essex Wellness and Athletic Center renovation has created a stunning space for our students, faculty, staff and teams that instills CCBC and Knight pride immediately upon entry into the facility,” said Melissa Miller, director of College Athletics. “The […]
ROSEDALE, MD—State Highway Administration crews will upgrade concrete traffic barriers and metal barrier end treatments along US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between the Baltimore City line (near 64th Street) and Chesaco Avenue in Rosedale beginning on Monday, September 23rd. The $1.2 million traffic safety enhancement project should be complete late fall, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday night, contractor […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will improve highway safety by treating sections of asphalt pavement on several roads in Baltimore County and Harford County next week. Officials say the work should be complete by the end of the month, weather permitting. Beginning on Sunday night, September 22, crews will travel to selected locations and use slow-moving, specialized heavy equipment […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police Financial Crimes Unit is warning the public about an internet scam targeting Gmail accounts. This scam has been seen in August and September, and police say it can be very dangerous for victims. The scammer sends an email to a potential victim’s Gmail account with a picture of their home from Google Maps. The scammer […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Two Baltimore County men were sentenced to federal prison on Monday, September 9, 2024, for their involvement in three armed carjackings, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Maryland announced. Franklin Jay Smith, 34, of Catonsville, received 9 years in prison for carjacking and 60 months consecutive for use of a firearm during a crime. Davon Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County and southern Harford County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. All work is weather permitting. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale […]