Retired police officer collects $50,000 Powerball prize after purchasing ticket in Parkville

BALTIMORE, MD—Playing Maryland Lottery games isn’t routine for retired police officer John Boyd. However, the Towson resident does spend $20 on Powerball tickets whenever the jackpot rolls past the $100 million mark. Now, the occasional player is celebrating a $50,000 win. The 64-year-old bought his lucky ticket at Maria’s, his regular Maryland Lottery retailer, which is located at 1812 Taylor […]

Man run down by vehicle during Nottingham altercation, attempted stabbing reported in Middle River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At shortly after 6:15 p.m. on Monday, April 28, two armed individual entered a business in the 1700-block of Taylor Avenue (21234) and fled with a bag of merchandise without paying for the items. Sometime between 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 and 6 a.m. on […]

Nottingham, Parkville players land big Maryland Lottery prizes

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A few local players scored big prizes from the Maryland Lottery over the past week. Lottery officials say the following winning tickets were sold in and around the Nottingham area: $50,000 Powerball ticket sold on April 1 at Maria’s, located at 1812 Taylor Avenue in Parkville (unclaimed) $15,514 RACETRAX ticket sold on March 31 at Perry Hall BP located […]

Parkville man lands $29,655 Maryland Lottery prize

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville resident’s go-to Maryland Lottery games were Pick 4 and Keno until he switched his focus to Racetrax. It didn’t take much convincing for the 45-year-old to begin betting on the computer-animated horse racing game or too long for him to win his latest $29,655 prize. The loyal player, who is calling himself “GMF,” visited 8 Days Liquors […]

Gas prices skyrocket, nearing all-time high

UPDATE: A new, all-time high gas price record has been set. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Americans have seen one of the most profound weeks at the pump with energy prices skyrocketing, marking the 10th straight weekly rise. The nation’s average gas price has risen a staggering 46.5 cents from a week ago and stands at $4.06 per gallon on […]

Police responding to barricade situation in Parkville

UPDATE: All roads have been reopened. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—Police are on the scene of a Thursday morning barricade situation in the Parkville area. At just before 11 a.m., officers responded to a call on Taylor Avenue (21234). Additional details have not yet been provided, but Taylor Avenue has been shut down between Perring Parkway and Old Harford […]