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Marley Creek closed due to large sewage spill
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. The waters are closed...
Marley Creek closed due to large sewage spill. Here's what to know.
ANNAPOLIS – Marley Creek has issued an emergency closing due to a large sewage spill between Brewers Island and Marley Creek Drive in Glen Burnie, according to Anne Arundel health officials. Recreational waters are closed for swimming, waterskiing, and other direct water contact due to the potential health risks...
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...
New driving simulator at Anne Arundel County library helps new drivers before they hit the road
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — 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.
'Brazenly targeting bank and ATM customers' | 7 dozen bank jugging offenses so far this year in Maryland, FBI says
WASHINGTON — Law enforcement agencies are teaming up with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) as more people are reporting being robbed after leaving banks and ATMs. The crime is called "bank jugging" and involves thieves targeting people they believe may be carrying large amounts of cash. These suspects often survey customers at banks, credit unions, or ATMs. They may rob them in the parking lot of the financial institutions or follow them to their next locations to rob the victim there instead.
Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident Claims Life Of 77-Year-Old Man
SEVERNA PARK, Md. — On July 11, 2024, at approximately 1:05 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash at Jumpers Hole Road and Yorkshire Drive in Severna Park. The police investigation revealed that the 2002 Jaguar XK8 was traveling west on Yorkshire Road when it left the roadway...
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,...
The Canines & Crosstreks Adoptable Pet of the Week
Welcome to Canines & Crosstreks. And whenever we have puppies, it gets a little crazy, but here we are with Bob. & Burger! And the craziness did not disappoint!. Bob & Burger are two of FIVE Rat Terrier-Mix puppies that were surrendered to the SPCA. John thought they looked very Jack Russell-ish with longer tails. Bob & Burger and their siblings are all 12 weeks old and ready for their forever home! Along with the puppies, the SPCA also has their father, the mother, and apparently a girlfriend as well–draw your own conclusions (we did). Bob & Burger were insatiably curious and explored every nook and cranny of the Annapolis Subaru conference room , but were equally pleased to sit on an available lap and chill out! As you look at the photos, Kelly believes that they are very close to full-grown (they are like 12 pounds) based on their age and the size of their parents.
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 […]
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