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Maryland Department of Health opens COVID-19 test sites at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program locations

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The list of VEIP locations available for testing has been expanded. Original story below… —— Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland National Guard, Maryland State Police, local health departments, and private partners, will begin offering drive-through COVID-19 testing to residents who are symptomatic and at high risk for complications from […]

One coronavirus case confirmed at Aberdeen Proving Ground

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Officials at Aberdeen Proving Ground have confirmed one case of coronavirus on the site. In a Monday statement, Garrison Commander Col. Tim Druell confirmed that one person on the Aberdeen military base had tested positive and several other employees had been tested. Those results have not yet come back. Aberdeen Proving Ground has upgraded its health protection condition […]

Baltimore County requests National Guard assistance to support COVID-19 response

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday requested Maryland National Guard support in Baltimore County to provide humanitarian and emergency management assistance to county government as it continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve asked for the Guard’s help to support our County’s evolving response to this unprecedented pandemic,” Olszewski said. “These are neighbors from our communities who […]

Kingsville Independence Day Parade 2019 schedule, lineup announced

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD – An annual tradition continues this Fourth of July in Kingsville. The Greater Kingsville Civic Association and The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor the 39th annual Kingsville Independence Day Parade. Pre-parade music and celebration, sponsored by BrightView Senior Living Perry Hall and PNC Bank, commences 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th at the judge’s viewing stand at […]

Essex Army veteran snags winning $100K Md. Lottery scratch-off

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

A disabled U.S. Army veteran who hadn’t purchased Maryland Lottery scratch-offs in six months decided to try his luck again with two $10 games – and it paid off to the tune of a $100,000 win. One of the All the Money instant tickets he purchased on a whim delivered its top prize to the Essex resident. “Moe” said he […]

Md. National Guard intel soldier from Nottingham places in top three at Best Warriors competition

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Spc. Gerald L. Villamar, 629th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Battalion, took third place in this year’s U.S. Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition July 22 – 27. The Nottingham resident arrived before sunrise to the busiest Army Guard training center in the nation with confidence and ambition, seeking to take the title of Best Warrior. To get here, Villamar was previously named […]

Sgt. Eric Houck’s name added to Baltimore County war memorial

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Chris Montcalmo

Over the weekend, contractors added the name of Sergeant Eric M. Houck, formerly of Perry Hall, to the Baltimore County memorial commemorating those who have died in the Persian Gulf. The Department of Defense announced in June that Sgt. Houck, 25, had died while supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Two other soldiers were also killed. The men died on Saturday, June […]

Local pub to host fundraiser for fallen Perry Hall soldier

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Chris Montcalmo

A local, Perry Hall pub will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the family of a fallen Perry Hall soldier. The Department of Defense announced in June that Army Sgt. Eric M. Houck, 25, of Perry Hall, died while supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan. Two other soldiers were also killed. The fundraiser will be held at BJ’s Pub, located […]

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