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Baltimore City Assistant Sheriff Nicholas Blendy Arrested for DUI in Ocean City
Baltimore City Assistant Sheriff and Legal Advisor Nicholas Blendy was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Ocean City, with the incident occurring early Thursday morning. According to FOX Baltimore, after dealing with a separate traffic stop shortly after 2 a.m., an officer noticed a vehicle, driven by Blendy, exceeding the speed limit and moving erratically between lanes.
Maryland Weather: Flash Flood Warning issued in the Baltimore area
BALTIMORE --Flash Flood Warnings continue after thunderstorms dumped inches of rain throughout Maryland.Some of those storms produced up to 60 mph wind gusts with heavy rain and flooding.A flash flood warning has been issued for Howard County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City until 12:45 a.m. The areas of concern include Baltimore, Columbia and Ellicott City.Areas that received multiple thunderstorms may experience flash flooding with localized rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches.Storms will exit the area after 11 PM. Expect partial clearing with patchy fog overnight. Low temperatures will dip down into the middle to upper 60s.Monday will be another...
Since Key Bridge Collapse, Several Ships Have Experienced Trouble in Maryland Waters
The massive ships that regularly sail into Maryland carry cars, cargo, commerce -- and a degree of potential calamity. That minute, but real, risk that each vessel presents became horribly apparent March 26, when the 100,000-plus-ton Dali cargo ship decimated the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six men, after losing power at the most inopportune moment. It was an unprecedented disaster, but a huge ship losing propulsion had happened before, many times, in fact. And in the months since the tragedy, there have been other instances of ships experiencing trouble in Maryland waters.
DNREC holds public information session for State Energy Plan update
DNREC hosted a series of public engagement meetings on Delaware’s State Energy Plan this week, making stops in Georgetown, New Castle and Dover. The last meeting was held Thursday at the Dover Public Library. The meetings are part of a year-long process to update the state’s energy plan, as...
Assistant sheriff of Baltimore City arrested for DUI in Ocean City, police say
The assistant sheriff of Baltimore City was arrested by probable cause for driving under the influence along Coastal Highway on Thursday, the Ocean City Police Department said Saturday night. Nicholas Blendy was arrested at approximately 2:05 a.m. Thursday along Coastal Highway after police found him in possession of an open...
Rising Sun High School football players shave their heads in support of head coach
NORTH EAST — When athletes from the Rising Sun football team arrived to the school’s field house for the first day of practice on Wednesday, some were determined it would be the last day they needed a haircut for the foreseeable future. Members of the team showed their backing for head coach Dom Massimiano by shaving their heads in support of their head coach. Massimiano was diagnosed with a form of Lymphoma last year. Massimiano is a 2011 graduate of Rising Sun High School and...
Bethany Beach Police Seek to Identify Pursuit Suspects
BETHANY BEACH, DE– Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two alleged pursuit suspects following a car chase Thursday night. Bethany Beach Police observed a white Tesla with unknown registration racing another vehicle down Garfield Parkway around 11 p.m. on Aug. 15. Officers say the Tesla sped through a stop sign at Pennsylvania Avenue where pedestrians were actively crossing the street.
Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters
What started as a pleasant weekend in the DMV is going to be doused by rain as storms move into the area, with the possibility of severe weather on Saturday leading into Sunday. The most intense weather is expected to come down between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Aug....
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Blueprint education policy may need adjustments
OCEAN CITY, Md. — Though committed to its implementation, Gov. Wes Moore said Saturday that adjustments may be needed to effectively enact the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform policy in light of the state’s fiscal woes. “The Blueprint conversation is just one of many difficult discussions that we will have over the next 12 months,” Moore said Saturday during his closing speech ...
$5 Million Winning Scratch-off Sold in Maryland
A 25-year-old Michigan man is $5,000,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket from a Howard County convenience store. Full story below courtesy MDLottery:. “Although the Maryland Lottery celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, the observance had its last hurrah on Aug. 15 when a player claimed the final...
Assistant sheriff of Baltimore City arrested for DUI in Ocean City, police say
OCEAN CITY, Md. — The assistant sheriff of Baltimore City was arrested by probable cause for driving under the influence along Coastal Highway on Thursday, the Ocean City Police Department said Saturday night. Nicholas Blendy was arrested at approximately 2:05 a.m. Thursday along Coastal Highway after police found him...
Avalon Foundation continues summer outdoor series Saturday with Saved by Zero.
EASTON, Md – After several shows and concerts, Avalon Foundation is back to promote their latest installment of the FREE summer outdoor series. This time the band is the homegrown Saved by Zero performing 80s hits on Harrison Street, Between Dover and Goldsborough streets. in downtown Easton. Starting at...
Wicomico County Fair returns with eating contests and much more. Everything to know
The historical Wicomico County Fair is back and better than ever this month. Here's everything you need to know about the small-town fair, including when and where it's set to take place, what to expect, plus more. BATTLE OF THE ORANGE CRUSH: Ocean City invented the Orange Crush cocktail; is Delaware trying to steal...
New class announced for conservation corps
The Chesapeake Bay Trust, with the support of the Maryland Chesapeake & Coastal Bays license plate as well as other sources, introduced a new class of the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps, the 15th class since the program was founded in 2010. The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, empowers young people to serve their communities and gain real-world professional skills through one-year, stipend-supported terms of service. Corps members are matched with non-profit and government host organizations and receive firsthand...
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