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Martin’s New Oxford Hardware 50th Anniversary
On July 6th, 2024 Martin’s New Oxford Hardware held their Customer Appreciation Day in honor of their 50th Anniversary. The New Oxford Chamber of Commerce was also there to present a ribbon cutting, as a sign of not only the 50 years accomplishment, but for the next 50 years of business too.
Allegiant Air flights from Hagerstown affected by Microsoft outage, no effects on countywide 911 and emergency services
19 July 2024- The Washington County Office of Emergency Management is currently monitoring a nationwide Microsoft outage. At this time, there are no effects impacting Washington County. We will provide updates if the situation changes and impacts our county operations. We want to assure the public that 911 and emergency services are still operational and are not being affected by the outage.
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide, including some at BWI Airport.The agency says Partial activation is for "an incident or event requiring significant monitoring or resources," meaning there is additional Emergency Operations Center staffing from other agencies and organizations. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems across the world are impacted by the outage. CBS News reports the issue was caused by a technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it had identified in its...
Blueprint for Maryland implementation review faces another delay
The Accountability and Implementation Board and Maryland State Department of Education continue to review Blueprint plans. The post Blueprint for Maryland implementation review faces another delay appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Applications Now Open for 2024 Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery
Annapolis, MD - Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31. The 2024 bear hunt...
Police prepare to deploy drone program in Bethesda—as crime drops
Editor’s note: This article, published at 11:40 a.m. on July 18, 2024, was updated at 12:32 p.m. on July 18, 2024, to add information about when the drone program will launch in Bethesda. As the Montgomery County police department prepares to expand its drone program into downtown Bethesda, crime...
Appliance Fire Causes ~$100,000 in Damage
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 1500blk of Grandin Ave, off Broadwood Dr in Rockville on Wednesday for the report of a house fire. According to MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer on Thursday morning, the fire started on an entertainment center with several potential ignition sources, including a television, VCR, cable box, and router. The fire was ruled accidental, but the specific appliance that caused it could not be determined.
Montgomery Co. passes bill to enforce tenant safety regulations after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire
The measure was prompted by the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex that took the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz last year. “We were working with members of the public and listening to their stories and what they went through during that event, and realized there was so much we could do here at the county (level) to make sure that there was better preparation for emergencies and better information sharing,” said Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart, who sponsored the legislation.
Hagerstown PD Advises Residents To Avoid City Center Amid Shooting Investigation (DEVELOPING)
A midday shooting in Hagerstown is under investigation, police say.Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 200 block of East Washington Street. According to the Hagerstown Police Department, no suspect has been identified, and the motiv…
Group that helps people find jobs, other services opens new location in Baltimore
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Wednesday for a new location for a group that is helping people in Baltimore get services they may need to get their lives back together. S.O.N.S. of Phoenix’s new location is located in the 1500 block of East Fayette Street. The business will offer full resources to help people find jobs, get their GED and other services.
Harbour House Pool in Eastport to Open to the Public
ANNAPOLIS, MD- On Friday, the City of Annapolis Department of Recreation and Parks will open the swimming pool at Harbour House in Eastport to the public. The pool will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In late spring, leadership from the Housing Authority for the City of...
Sick Raccoon In Anne Arundel County Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Department
An alert was issued on Wednesday advising that the animal was found on Governor's Bridge Road, between Riva Road and St. George Barber Road on Monday, July 15. It has since tested positive for rabies, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to health officials, "rabies is a viral disease that mainly...
Odenton residents vent concerns over new "Two Rivers" development in their rural community
BALTIMORE - Residents in Odenton are concerned about a new development they say is disrupting their rural way of life. For more than a decade, residents have watched the development of "Two Rivers," a master-planned community, behind their properties.The community is spread across more than 1,400 acres with more than 2,000 homes, including 1,200 single-family homes and 800 homes for people 55 and older.Community members addressed their issues while developers explained their plans during a meeting on Wednesday at the Crofton Library.Jim Holman, who lives in the community, says the new development will fracture the quiet rural lifestyle that comes with...
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