BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after he lied and said he was paralyzed to receive more than $750,000 in benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland announced this week. William Rich, 43, of Windsor Mill, received $750,000 in special monthly compensation, caregiver assistance compensation, and medical equipment, according to […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The wife of a U.S. Army veteran, who served 28 years in the military, was surprised at how little expression the Middle River man showed upon finding out he won $100,000 on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off. According to his account, when he showed her the prize-winning instant ticket, he wasn’t particularly excited. Although $100,000 is the top prize […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has received a national award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its efforts to support military families. The Hiring Our Heroes Community Leader Impact Award was presented to Governor Wes Moore for his work creating opportunities for military spouses. The award was announced in a press release from the Governor’s office. “When I joined […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A new veterans memorial will soon be built in the Perry Hall area. The Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial will be built in Gough Park to honor the service of local veterans and give recognition to all armed conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, the war in Afghanistan, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Before taking his position at The Big Spin Wheel at Maryland Lottery headquarters, a Baltimore County man walked over to his wife of nearly 50 years to exchange a kiss for good luck. Seconds later, afraid to watch the wheel clicking past the prizes, she turned away as the wheel kept rolling and slowly came to a stop at […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services will be providing one free Chromebook to county residents who receive Survivor Benefits, Veteran’s Pension, or who participate in any of the other qualifying programs. The events will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, February 23 at CCBC Catonsville and on Friday, March 1 at CCBC Essex. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, and other local officials this week attended a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the upcoming transformation of the Pikesville Armory in Baltimore County. The historic military site is set to be revitalized into an intergenerational regional hub to support recreation, sports, and the arts in the community. “We are here […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week declared 2024 as the ‘Year for Military Families’ in Maryland and announced a package of legislation that will support and empower Maryland’s servicemembers, military spouses, and caregivers. This is the first legislation announced by the Moore-Miller Administration for the upcoming 2024 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. “Our military families sacrifice everything so […]