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Anne Arundel County launches new cellphone guidelines for all public schools
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — Anne Arundel County officials have announced a new cellphone policy scheduled to go into effect at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. In a press release issued by Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell, he says the decision comes as part of a move to maximize focus on instruction and improve student mental health. The guidelines are different based on school grades.
Large Sewage Spill in Severna Park
A sanitary sewer overflow occurred yesterday in Severna Park due to a force main break in the 800 block of Ritchie Highway. The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works (DPW) reported that approximately 16,200 gallons of sewage spilled into Cypress Creek before crews could contain the overflow. The incident...
Severna Park Sewage Spill: 16,200 Gallons Contaminate Cypress Creek, Crews Rush to Mitigate Impact
A major sewer spill has occurred in Severna Park, causing thousands of gallons of sewage to flow freely into Cypress Creek yesterday. The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works reported that a force main break on the 800 block of Ritchie Highway was the culprit, leading to 16,200 gallons of sewage spilling into the local waterway before the issue was contained.
Suspect arrested at Motel 6, handgun recovered from the scene
(WBFF) — On August 10, 2024, at approximately 8:10 p.m., officers responded to an assault at the Motel 6 located at 5179 Raynor Avenue in Linthicum, according to Anne Arundel County Police said. A male suspect and a 24-year-old male victim were engaged in an argument when the suspect...
Kenneth Schneider Arrested On Child Porn Charges In Maryland
Chestnut Hill Cove resident Kenneth Schneider is facing multiple charges after being arrested over the weekend by members of the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force probing reported child porn incidents in the region. In June special agents from the Homeland Security Investigations initiated a probe into...
Daily News Brief | August 12, 2024
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Sanitary Sewage Overflow Causes Closure In Anne Arundel County Park
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health has issued an emergency closing for the headwaters of the southern branch of Cypress Creek between Dill Road and Oak Grove Circle.An alert was issued by officials on Monday afternoon advising that the waters will temporarily be closed for swimming, …
OCTOBER 6: 10th Annual Lifeline 100 Bike Ride
Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks, Anne Arundel County Police and Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County (BikeAAA) will host the tenth annual Lifeline 100 Community Bicycle Event on October 6, 2024 for the. This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100! What...
Pasadena Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A Pasadena man was arrested on August 9, 2024, following an investigation by the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The suspect, identified as a 34-year-old male from Chestnut Hill Cove, community, is facing multiple charges related to child pornography. The suspect has been charged with...
Child attempts suicide after being sexually extorted by Maryland man, police say
PASADENA, Md. — A Maryland man is facing multiple felony charges related to child sex crimes. On Friday, Maryland State Police arrested Kenneth J. Schneider, 34 in connection to soliciting, promoting/distributing child pornography and displaying obscene material to a minor. In June, special agents from the Homeland Security Investigations...
Pickleball franchisor eyes Kent, Sussex locations
Dill Dinkers, a pickleball franchise company announced commitments for at least 30 locations in Baltimore, Anne Arundel , and Sussex and Kent counties in Delaware, with a focus on Delaware and Maryland Beach towns. Spearheading the expansion are Alex Kukich, Bob Flynn and Stella Vavas Sabracos. Flynn and Vavas Sabracos...
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