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One Person Killed In Frostburg House Fire
An investigation into the incident is underway. House fire on Welsh Hill Rd in Frostburg, Sunday, July 21st, 2024 (Photo from Shaft Fire Department) Frostburg, Md (KM) The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office and officials in Allegany County are investigating a fatal fire on Sunday. At around 3:45 AM,...
Big Lots To Close Three Maryland Stores, Including Reisterstown Location
The retailer, which operates more than 1,400 stores nationwide - including 27 in Maryland - is planning to shutter the doors of approximately 40 locations. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move, and a bankruptcy filing could reportedly be on the way. None of Virginia's...
Maryland Attorney General Announces Sentencing after Guilty Pleas in Felony Theft and Identity Fraud in Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Claims Cases
On Tuesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencings of Cindy Thompson Boadu and Kwame Boadu of Rockville for filing fraudulent Unemployment Insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the news release, “In February, the defendants each pleaded guilty to one count of Theft by Deception, with...
SpartanNash to close Maryland facility
SpartanNash is shutting down a plant in Landover, Maryland, according to a recent WARN Notice in Maryland. The closure impacts 141 workers. Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), employers with more than 100 employees must give at least 60 days’ notice of facility closures or mass layoffs.
Washington County woman wins $100K from Maryland Lottery scratch-off
A Washington County woman recently claimed her $100,000 prize thanks to a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game she purchased at a Smithsburg-area convenience store. The Maryland Lottery allows winners to remain anonymous. This woman characterized herself as someone who plays lottery games every once in a while, according to an email from Lottery spokesperson...
Maryland delegates endorse Harris for nomination
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped out of his reelection race, Maryland Democratic delegates rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris, unanimously endorsing her for the nomination to head the Democratic ticket for president. Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he would not continue his candidacy in the 2024 presidential race. On Monday, the Maryland delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention met virtually and voted to endorse Harris. ...
Maryland removes thousands of invasive fish from state waters
CONOWINGO, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the removal of thousands of invasive fish from Maryland waters. The fish posed a threat to native species, according to a press release from the DNR.
Maryland High School Volleyball: Key dates for the 2024 season
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association has held a state volleyball tournament every year since 1975 (with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19). State champions have been crowned in four classifications each year since 1977. The 2023 state championship matches were held Nov. 17 at Harford Community College. Richard Montgomery (4A), North Hagerstown (3A), Centennial (2A) and Clear Spring (1A) emerged as state champions. ...
Maryland fisher earns angler honors
Eric Packard of Calvert County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland. Packard is the 11th master angler since the program began in 2019. In addition to being an extremely avid angler — fishing an average of 240 days per year — Packard serves as a commissioner on the Maryland Sports Fisheries Advisory Commission, representing the tidal and non-tidal recreational anglers...
8 cases of Listeria reported across Maryland and Virginia
WASHINGTON — At least two people have died, and 28 others have become sick from what health officials believe is a listeria outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the majority of those who've fallen sick, reported eating meats that were sliced at deli counters. Listeria is...
Maryland receives $2M to support youth homelessness programs
Maryland has been granted $2 million to aid youth experiencing homelessness, with funds directed to services and shelters that make a direct impact. One beneficiary is Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s new center in Hyattsville, which opened as part of their B-E-Z (be easy) Drop-In Program. The program offers essential resources to teens in need.
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