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West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize
A Maryland native living in West Virginia is feeling lucky after crossing the state line to claim a five-figure Lottery prize after years of playing. Annette Smith, who is known to make her way back to Maryland to play her favorite games, finally got her big win on a winning $50,000 Pick 5 ticket sold at Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
Southern Maryland ag center sits at crossroads
HUGHESVILLE, Md. — As they work to finally build a regional agricultural center after years of delay, Southern Maryland officials now find themselves straddling two different visions for the project while the clock ticks on a key piece of state funding. St. Mary’s County is quickly nearing the bidding...
Boyle, Stabler honored at Commodity Classic
CENTREVILLE, Md. — The Maryland Grain Producers Association honored two stalwarts in the grain industry during the Maryland Commodity Classic. Gene Boyle received the Dr. James R.Miller Award for outstanding service to state’s grain industry and Drew Stabler was handed the inaugural Lawrence E. Meeks Farmer Lifetime of Service Award July 25 at the Queen Anne’s 4-H Park.
Power line project would cut through Baltimore region’s preserved land, farms
Central Maryland residents in growing numbers are vowing to stop a proposed upgrade to the region's energy grid involving a 500,000-volt overhead transmission line that would cut across farms, parks, neighborhoods, wetlands and forests in three counties. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project would carve a 70-mile path through largely rural...
Local art organizations face budget cuts after Maryland approval
Maryland approved a 1% budget cut to local art organizations, for the fiscal year, with the cut of the Maryland State Arts Council, which gives grant money to many organizations across the state. Local groups and advocates alike are not pleased with the new changes. The Art League of Ocean...
Maryland is unfairly suspending driver’s licenses over child support, Legal Aid alleges
On July 28, 2023, Donte Peoples was working as a truck driver and making a delivery at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana when he encountered a problem. A security guard, he said, informed him that his driver’s license was suspended for unpaid child support. The development set off a chain of events that “totally […] The post Maryland is unfairly suspending driver’s licenses over child support, Legal Aid alleges appeared first on 92 Q.
1,740 tons of rocks accidentally dumped into Susquehanna River
A local notice to mariners has been issued near the mouth of the Susquehanna River, TowBoatUS Chesapeake City shared Friday morning on Facebook. The announcement comes after 1,740 tons of rocks was, “Accidentally dumped over the side of the barge,” by the mouth of the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace.
Yacht “Lovebug” Sinks In West River, Five Rescued
EDGEWATER, Md. — The 122-foot yacht Lovebug ran aground and sank approximately a half-mile offshore between Beverly Beach and Curtis Point at the mouth of the West River on July 27, 2024. The Coast Guard, along with partner agencies, responded to the incident around 12:30 p.m. and found the...
Juvenile arrested with handgun and drugs on North Potomac Street
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A juvenile was arrested with a handgun and drugs Saturday evening in East Baltimore according to police. Police say at around 6:57 p.m., Eastern District Action Team members were conducting proactive enforcement in the 1200 block of North Potomac Street. Detectives initiated an investigation that led...
Four-star cornerback Blake Woodby commits to Auburn
Auburn is adding an elite talent to its 2025 recruiting class, as four-star cornerback and top-40 overall prospect Blake Woodby announced his commitment to the Tigers today. The Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore, Maryland) star was back on Auburn's campus this weekend for the program's "Big Cat Weekend" event and made the decision to pledge to the Tigers while on campus.
Two-alarm fire in Elkridge displaces 40, three pets perish
(WBFF) — An apartment building in Elkridge caught fire this morning, leading to the death of three pets, while one firefighter and two residents sustained non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. Firefighters from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) responded to the 6300 block of Orchard Club...
15-Year-Old Girl Missing from Columbia, MD Since July 16
Authorities in Columbia, Maryland, are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating Summer Marie Harbison, a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since July 16, 2024. Summer was last seen in the area, and concerns for her welfare grow as each day passes. Details of the Missing Person:. Name:...
Crime-fighting robots showcased at church in Baltimore can assist police and people in danger
A policing robot could be coming to a community near you. X9 Intelligence showcased the crime-fighting robots Friday morning at Northside Baptist Church of Baltimore. The Knightscope robots are cutting-edge security robots that can help municipalities in a number of ways. The robots are for detecting and mitigating crime, and...
Lamar Jackson practices for the Ravens for the 2nd time since the start of training camp
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson was back at practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday after missing time because of an illness. Jackson had practiced only once since the start of camp last weekend, and he didn’t make it to the end of that practice Wednesday. But on Saturday he was back, and coach John Harbaugh said he brought a lot of energy.
Roquan Smith Influenced The Ravens Signing Eddie Jackson
Roquan Smith Influenced The Ravens Signing Eddie Jackson Did Roquan Smith have something to do with the Ravens going out and signing Eddie Jackson? You bet your ass he did. The two played together with the Chicago Bears and will now be reunited in Baltimore. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta simply replied “Yes” when asked […] The post Roquan Smith Influenced The Ravens Signing Eddie Jackson appeared first on Vendetta Sports Media.
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