Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler

Public health alert issued for ready-to-eat charcuterie products due to possible Salmonella contamination

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses. Officials say the contamination may be associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie meat products in Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta. The Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta […]

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Long Green Volunteer Fire Company to hold free car seat check next week

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GLEN ARM, MD—The Long Green Volunteer Fire Company will hold a free car seat check next week. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at LGVFC. Attendees should schedule one appointment per child. Anyone with more than one child is advised to make another appointment during the next time slot. For a successful appointment, officials say the […]

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Freezing drizzle to continue through midday in Baltimore area, Maryland State Police respond to 186 crashes

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BALTIMORE, MD—The bulk of the wintry weather has ended in and around the Baltimore area, however the National Weather Service says freezing drizzle and sleet will continue through midday.  The precipitation may end with another period of light snow. From 2 p.m. on Monday to 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Maryland State Police responded to 186 crashes and 117 disabled […]

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TSA detects 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2023

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WASHINGTON—During 2023, the Transportation Security Administration intercepted a total of 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft. Approximately 93% of these firearms were loaded. This total surpasses the previous year’s record of 6,542 firearms stopped at checkpoints and represents the highest one-year total in TSA’s history. “We […]

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Governor Moore declares first State of Preparedness ahead of dangerous winter weather system, State officials ask residents to share flood photos on MyCoast Maryland app

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday morning signed the State’s first State of Preparedness declaration (PDF) ahead of a potentially hazardous winter weather system that is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding to areas of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service, the significant weather system is expected to impact the region Tuesday afternoon and evening, […]

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Maryland Emergency Operation Center Level Enhanced

Forecasters warn of hazardous weather conditions in Baltimore area on Tuesday evening, State Activation Level raised to ‘ENHANCED’

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says weather conditions will deteriorate as a strong frontal system approaches on Tuesday afternoon, then passes through the greater Baltimore/Washington region Tuesday evening. This will result high winds capable of downing trees and powerlines, tidal flooding, and the potential for flooding of small streams and creeks. This will create hazardous travel conditions late Tuesday afternoon […]

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