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New driving simulator at Anne Arundel County library helps new drivers before they hit the road
A library in Annapolis recently added a driving simulator, helping people learn to navigate the roads before they actually get there. The driving simulator offers multiple educational courses. It can help rookie drivers and experienced drivers who want to test their reaction times. Gabby Norton lobbied for it. “I figured...
Public hearing to be held in repurposing of Maryland's notorius Crownsville Hospital
BALTIMORE -- Anne Arundel County held a third public workshop meeting Thursday to compile community input about the future of the former Crownsville Hospital site.The facility opened in 1911 as a Black psychiatric hospital until it was desegregated in 1963. Patients there were subjected to neglect and poor living conditions. It closed in 2004. The county acquired the deed from the State of Maryland for the 500-acre property in 2022. The meeting to discuss the master plan was held at Rolling Knolls Elementary School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Some options being weighed for the open space could include multi-purpose trails, sports fields,...
Marley Creek closed due to large sewage spill
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Anne Arundel County health officials closed Marley Creek in the Glen Burnie area amid what they called a "large sewage spill." County health officials said the emergency closure of Marley Creek is in effect Thursday between Brewers Island and Marley Creek Drive in Glen Burnie.
FBI Baltimore warns criminals targeting bank and ATM customers
(WBFF) — FBI Baltimore issued a warning about the increase in armed robberies at banks and ATMs in Maryland. At least 21 bank and ATM customers have been victimized by these crimes in the first week of July, according to FBI Baltimore. A majority of the crimes have taken...
Seven heat-related deaths reported in DC area
Seven people in Maryland and Virginia have died as a result of heat-related illness, according to state health officials. Maryland announced its first heat-related death of 2024 at the beginning of June. The victim was a 59-year-old man in Prince George’s County. Since then, the state has recorded five more heat-related deaths. Three of them […]
Police in Anne Arundel search for escaped prisoner | PHOTOS
Jul 11, 2024: Police search for an escaped prisoner in an area near the Annapolis Exchange complex on Jennifer Road. (Paul Gillespie/Staff) Jul 11, 2024: Police search for an escaped prisoner in an area near the Annapolis Exchange complex on Jennifer Road. (Paul Gillespie/Staff)
Glen Burnie Bancorp declares regular dividend
GLEN BURNIE, Md. - Glen Burnie Bancorp (NASDAQ:GLBZ), the parent company of The Bank of Glen Burnie, announced on Thursday the declaration of a regular quarterly dividend. The company's Board of Directors has approved a ten-cent ($0.10) per share dividend, continuing its long-standing practice of returning value to shareholders. This latest dividend represents the 128th consecutive payout by the Maryland-based community bank.
Police capture escapee with community tips near Bestgate Road in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, MD (WBFF) — Anne Arundel County say the escapee is now in custody. He was located by Anne Arundel County Police Officers in the area of Bestgate Road and Annapolis Exchange. Police were searching the wooded area near the Annapolis Exchange for the escapee on Thursday afternoon. The...
Six heat-related deaths reported in Maryland, health officials confirm
BALTIMORE -- Two people were killed this past week due to extreme temperatures in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County, according to the Maryland Department of Health. So far this year six people have died from heat-related illnesses in Maryland. The first four came out of Prince Georges County. WJZ's...
Police capture escapee in Annapolis Exchange area
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — UPDATE(1:45 p.m.): Anne Arundel County police said the escapee was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon in the area of Bestgate Road in Annapolis Exchange. Annapolis police said William Raynard Herold was wanted on charges out of Anne Arundel County of escape and fleeing and eluding, and...
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