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Sewage Spills into Bay Street Ponds in Easton
EASTON, MD. - People are being asked to take caution near several waterways in Easton after a sewage spill. The Easton Utilities Commission says about 6,000 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into the ponds on Bay Street. They say the spill was contained within the ponds and a majority of the ponds' contents were pumped out.
Mid-Shore Arts Plein Air Easton and ESLC Pair Up to Promote Land Conservation
Plein Air Easton introduced a new collaboration during its just-concluded 20th anniversary festival with the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. This invitational for past and current PAE artists was intended to connect art to the cause of – guess what? – land conservation. Eighteen artists participated in the exhibit...
Fairfax County paw parents can get their pets microchipped for free during National Lost Pet Prevention Month
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — For the remainder of July, paw parents in Fairfax County can get their pets microchipped for free, thanks to the county’s shelter. In honor of July being National Lost Pet Prevention Month, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is offering free microchips at the shelter’s Vaccine and Microchip Clinics. […]
Easton dedicates trail to former Mayor Willey
EASTON — Bob Willey, Easton’s former mayor, was honored Friday morning with a plaque describing his instrumental work in expanding Easton’s Rails to Trails. The East-West section of the rail trail, which was dedicated to Willey, opened in April 2023. It connected the existing North-South trail to Port Street, the culmination of work by the town and the state. Current Mayor Megan Cook said Willey carried the vision to expand...
One arrested in connection to Easton shooting
EASTON, Md. – A suspect has been taken into custody following a shots fired investigation in Easton. On Tuesday, officers were called to 11 Jowite Street for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived at the scene to find a crowd of people in the area of the 300 and 400 buildings, and made contact with residents who reported they were shot at. No one was found to be injured.
Man gets seven life sentences for Franklin County triple murder-for-hire plot
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Baltimore man was sentenced Wednesday to spend multiple consecutive life sentences for his role in a 2016 triple murder in Franklin County. Christopher Van Johnson, 36, will serve seven consecutive life sentences along with 10, 20 and 30-year terms on charges of companion robbery, firearms and conspiracy by United […]
Police: Man arrested in connection to murder of father in Queen Anne’s County
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the murder of his father and is facing multiple charges. According to the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office, Drew Meyer, of Auckland Way in Chester, was arrested back in May after an investigation determined he was the primary suspect in the death of his father. He has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault and reckless endangerment.
Dan Snyder’s Virginia mansion, estate on market for $60M
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Mount Vernon estate of former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder hit the market. The asking price for the 16.5 acres along the Potomac River: $60 million. The property listing on TTR Sotheby’s International Realty’s website says River View is the largest privately-owned parcel of George Washington’s original […]
See Scale Models of 18th Century Ships Found at Robinson Landing, July 26
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Friday, July 26, the city is hosting a free pop-up archaeology exhibit related to the ships excavated at Robinson Landing in 2018. This free event, from 4:30 to 7 pm, is a rare opportunity for visitors to see scale models of the three vessels, which date to the 18th century.
ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria
It’s been a long week so we’ll skip right to the top stories. The big one this week was Del Ray resident J.D. Vance being picked as Trump’s running mate. The J.D. Vance story was so big that the March 23 story about Vance being welcomed to Del Ray with a ‘yarn bombing‘ in response to his anti-LGBTQ positions was the eighth most read story this week.
Finance and HR Departments Closed for Renovations on July 22 and July 23
Due to renovations in the municipal building's Finance and HR Departments (25 Crescent Road), both offices will be closed on Monday, July 22, and Tuesday, July 23. The team will work remotely on both days. Construction is set to be completed on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Edgewater Man Arrested After Alleged Vehicle Break-Ins in Glen Burnie, Police Recover Stolen Items
Early on the morning of July 19, a Glen Burnie neighborhood was alerted to a potential thief in their midst. According to a post by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, at around 4:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious person trying to enter vehicles along Ridgely Road and Old Stage Road. The individual, later identified as Julian Christopher Wise, a 35-year-old man from Edgewater, Maryland, attempted to flee on foot upon the arrival of law enforcement.
Driver crashes into tree in front of Maryland home
BETHESDA, Md. - A driver drove off the roadway and crashed into a tree in the front yard of someone's home in Maryland. According to authorities, a vehicle rammed into a tree in the area of 5300 Wilson Lane near Fairfax Road in Bethesda, Maryland. Montgomery County officials say the driver was unconscious and trapped in the vehicle.
Catholic Education Expands in Martinsburg with Restoration of High School Grade Levels
The Martinsburg area Catholic community and the Diocese of WheelingCharleston are excited to announce the expansion of Catholic education in the Eastern Panhandle with the restoration of high school grade levels at St. Joseph School in Martinsburg beginning with the 2025-26 school year. The high school levels are an extension...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Microsoft software outage affects Maryland courthouses, hospitals, and banks
BALTIMORE -- Airports, courthouses, banks, and hospitals felt the impact of a Microsoft software outage linked to the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. People trying to get married or file for divorce were turned away from courthouses across Maryland on Friday as clerks' offices closed statewide. WJZ spoke with a member of a grand jury who was able to continue their duties, highlighting the sporadic nature of the services affected. "It messes them (my plans) up completely. So, now I have to make another trip and come back down here to try to get and file for divorce," Letitia, a Philadelphia resident, said. Letitia...
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