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Lottery, casinos, sports wagering contributed $1.585 billion to State of Maryland in FY2024
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and the state’s casinos, sportsbooks, and daily fantasy sports operators combined to contribute $1.585 billion to Maryland’s good causes in Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024).
Downed power lines spark brush fire in Joppa, Pulaski Highway shut down
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a brush fire that was caused by downed power lines in the Joppa area. At around 7:15 p.m. on Sunday evening, August 11, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded after electric wires came down along Pulaski Highway, sparking a brush fire. Route 40 has been shut down between Joppa Road and Joppa Farm Road and BGE crews are en route. Motorists should use an alternate route. The post Downed power lines spark brush fire in Joppa, Pulaski Highway shut down appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Rescue in progress after hiker suffers allergic reaction to bee stings on Gunpowder trail
PERRY HALL, MD—A rescue operation is in progress after a hiker suffered a severe allergic reaction on Sunday afternoon. At just after 2:30 p.m. on August 11, medics responded after a hiker suffered a severe allergic reaction to bee stings along a trail at Gunpowder Falls State Park in the 10000-block of Belair Road. There is currently a heavy fire department presence along Belair Road as well as Forge Road. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via a NottinghamMD reader The post Rescue in progress after hiker suffers allergic reaction to bee stings on Gunpowder trail appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Explosion levels house in Bel Air
BEL AIR, MD—Crews are on the scene of an apparent house explosion in Bel Air. The incident was reported at around 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 11, in the 2300-block of Arthurs Woods Drive. Firefighters are currently searching for victims. Special Operations units are responding with special equipment to search the rubble. There has been no word on what caused the explosion. Motorists should avoid the area. Photo via Harford Co. MD Fire & EMS The post Explosion levels house in Bel Air appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Jamaican national indicted in alleged lottery scam, defrauded victims of more than $9.5 million
BALTIMORE, MD—A Jamaican National has been indicted for an alleged lottery scheme that defrauded victims of millions of dollars, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced this week. According to the indictment, between October 2020 and February 2024, Nickoy Campbell, 29, of Jamaica, and his co-conspirators contacted victims by mail or phone and convinced them that they had won millions of dollars in a lottery or sweepstakes, but only if they sent a payment in advance for taxes and other fees before they could receive their winnings. The indictment alleges that the victims were forced to send cash, wire transfers, or gift...
Medevac responds after pedestrian struck in Perry Hall
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a crash involving a pedestrian in the Perry Hall area on Friday. At just before 4 p.m. on August 9, units responded after a pedestrian was struck in the area of Belair Road and Joppa Road. A Maryland State Police medevac unit landed at Perry Hall High School to transport the patient to a trauma center in Baltimore. There has been no word on his condition. The crash remains under investigation at this hour. Photo via Maryland State Police The post Medevac responds after pedestrian struck in Perry Hall appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Chesapeake Bay sees rare uptick in tarpon sightings
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says that sightings of tarpon, a fish usually associated with warmer southern waters, are on the rise in the state. DNR officials say that it has been spotted several times in Maryland in the past two years. Some of these sightings have been confirmed by anglers who have caught the fish. One such sighting happened on August 1, 2024, when Capt. Tom Weaver was boating near Hoopers Island Lighthouse. He saw a large fish move through the water, and when he got closer, he saw huge shapes under the water. The fish looked like...
Maryland State Police warn of phone scam by police impersonators
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are warning residents to beware of a new telephone scam carried out by scammers pretending to be police officers. According to the police, the scammers are able to fraudulently identify themselves using the names of real Maryland State troopers. The caller IDs can even be made to look like legitimate numbers from the police. Police are reminding residents that they will never ask for money or financial information over the phone and advising that citizens should verify the identity of the callers before providing any personal information. Residents are asked to hang up the phone immediately, provide the caller’s name, rank, badge number, and work assignment, and then verify their identity by contacting a local police department or a Maryland State Police barrack. Residents who provide personal information are urged to contact their financial institutions immediately to notify them. Complaints can also be filed through the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor. The post Maryland State Police warn of phone scam by police impersonators appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Flooding reported in Bowleys Quarters, Miami Beach closed
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—As the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby move through the Baltimore region, flooding is occurring in many locations. As of Friday morning, water is encroaching upon the tops of piers and bulkheads in many places throughout the Bowleys Quarters area and rising at a rate of six inches per hour, according to Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine. High tide will occur at 1:04 p.m. EDT on Friday afternoon. Winds from the southeast will continue to push water into rivers and creeks until early afternoon. Coastal flooding is imminent. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks says that Miami Beach is closed due to flooding, the boat launch is closed at the Loch Raven Fishing Center, and swimming is prohibited at Rocky Point Beach. Many trees are down throughout the area and some local roads are closed. Motorists are reminded to “turn around, don’t drown.” Photo via Sheila Holman Johnson and Beacon Light Marina The post Flooding reported in Bowleys Quarters, Miami Beach closed appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Fallston crash leaves 1 injured
FALLSTON, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Fallston area on Friday morning. The crash was reported at around 5 a.m. on Friday morning in the 1700-block Carrs Mill Road. At the scene, emergency personnel found that one vehicle had gone off of the road and into a ditch. Units from Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company stabilized the vehicle and assisted with freeing one occupant. The patient was evaluated on-scene and transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Photo via FVFAC The post Fallston crash leaves 1 injured appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Tornado Watch extended for Baltimore area on Friday
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a second Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby move through the region. The original Tornado Watch expired at 7 a.m. The new watch will be in effect through 2 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024. Several Tornado Warnings have already been issued across the state on Friday morning. Downed trees, flooding, and power outages remain possible throughout the day. Residents should remain weather-aware and stay tuned to local forecasts. The post Tornado Watch extended for Baltimore area on Friday appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Maryland Board of Public Works approves $6 million for land conservation
ANNAPOLIS, MD—To help preserve historical and natural resources, the Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $6 million in funding to local governments and land trusts to acquire easements on seven properties across the state. The funding will help to protect 975 acres of land, including 289 acres in the Agricultural Security Corridor in Cecil County, 195 acres of farmland in the Mountain Ridge Rural Legacy Area in Allegany County, 186 acres in the Harriet Tubman Rural Legacy Area in Dorchester County, 100 acres in the Nanticoke Rural Legacy Area in Dorchester County, 202 acres in the Upper Patuxent River Watershed Rural Legacy Area in Montgomery County, and two farms totaling 143 acres in the Mid-Maryland Washington Rural Legacy Area in Washington County. The Rural Legacy Program, created in 1997, conserves large working landscapes across 35 locally designated areas throughout Maryland. The Program Open Space acquisition includes local and state funded programs that aim to provide exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities for all citizens while also conserving natural resources. This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor. The post Maryland Board of Public Works approves $6 million for land conservation appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby approach the region. The Tornado Watch will remain in effect through Friday morning. Forecasters say tornado development is possible during the overnight hours, along with half-inch sized hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Residents should be sure to have ways to receive weather alerts during the overnight hours. A Flood Watch is also in effect for the Baltimore area. The post Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area as remnants of TS Debby approach
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby approach the region. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through 9 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024. The remnants of Debby will move northward through the Baltimore area, leading to heavy rainfall on Thursday evening and into Friday. A widespread 2 to 4 inches of additional rainfall is expected within the Flood Watch area, with localized storm totals up to 6 inches. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Meanwhile, State Highway Administration crews are preparing for Debby’s arrival and Governor Moore is urging caution. The post Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area as remnants of TS Debby approach appeared first on Nottingham MD.
Maryland road crews prepare for remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Moore urges caution
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is making preparations for heavy rain and high winds expected to impact the entire state with the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby, Thursday through Friday evening. Drivers are encouraged to avoid travel as the storm passes through the state.
Maryland road crews prepare for remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Moore urges caution
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is making preparations for heavy rain and high winds expected to impact the entire state with the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby, Thursday through Friday evening. Drivers are encouraged to avoid travel as the storm passes through the state. State Highway Administration maintenance crews are preparing by clearing storm drain systems of debris, organized tree contractors, ensured proper operation of generators and loaded highwater signs in maintenance trucks. Additionally, the State Highway Administration has developed a staging plan to handle impacts from the storm and ensure that equipment is prepared for storm deployment. The State...
Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland.
Debby’s remnants to bring flooding, tornadoes, gusty winds to Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD—The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby will approach Maryland on Thursday evening and pass through the region on Friday. Flooding, tornadoes, gusty winds, and coastal flooding will be the main threats associated with the storm system. Heavy rainfall is likely on Thursday evening and into Friday morning. A general 1 – 3 inches of rain are possible along the I-95 corridor with 3 – 5 inches possible in some spots. The risk for tornadoes will also increase from Thursday night into Friday morning. Gale force wind gusts (39 mph+) are possible along the water with 20 – 35 mph gusts possible inland. Moderate coastal flooding is also possible in parts of the state. Additional information is available in the National Weather Service graphic below. The post Debby’s remnants to bring flooding, tornadoes, gusty winds to Maryland appeared first on Nottingham MD.
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