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Main Street Hanover leader reflects as she moves on to a new state role
After a distinguished, decade-long career helping revitalize and draw business to downtown Hanover, the executive director of Main Street Hanover is moving on to a bigger role to help communities across the state. Justine Trucksess, who served in the role for nine years after several years volunteering with the organization, has moved on to become the special projects coordinator for the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. ...
Carroll school board downplays lower state performance ratings
Earlier this month, Carroll County school board members discussed the county’s Maryland Report Card school performance data, which was released in December and showed that Piney Ridge Elementary School in Eldersburg is now the county’s lone five-star public school. Half of Carroll County schools – 19 out of 38 – lost a star in the most recent data from the Maryland Report Card school ...
House explodes, filling a Maryland neighborhood with smoke
ESSEX, Md. — A house exploded late Saturday night in Essex, Maryland, filling the neighborhood with smoke. Baltimore County officials said firefighters were called to a two-alarm house fire and explosion on Crafton Road just after 11 p.m. One man was taken to the hospital from the scene with...
Red-tailed hawk missing after tree destroys enclosure at Oregon Ridge Nature Center
COCKEYSVILLE, Md. — An injured hawk is missing from a Baltimore County nature reserve after a tree fell and destroyed her enclosure. The red-tailed hawk, named Stella, lives at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center. She is used as an animal ambassador for educational programs when she isn't on display for visitors.
Crash involving fuel truck reported in West Manheim Township
PARKVILLE, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheel fuel truck and an SUV was reported in York County. Crews were called to the 1700 block of Baltimore Pike between Pumping Station Road and Simpson Drive in West Manheim Township just before 11:15 a.m. According to York County dispatch,...
Carl Thompson to head LASD Board
Carl Thompson was elected president of the Littlestown Area School District board unanimously at Monday’s brief special session. Thompson, who has sat on the board since 2013 and was serving as the finance committee board chair, said he feels confident he can help to mend the divide that has erupted since seven new members began to serve in December.
J&S Classics Central Pa Sprint Cars update; Week 9
ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – Three J&S Classics Central Pa points series races ran this weekend with Anthony Macri being the big winner, taking the $20,000 prize at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday. Macri cruised to first place 2.412 seconds ahead of Freddie Rahmer to take the victory on April 20. Dylan Cisney won Saturday as well […]
Police arrest man for his alleged role in a dangerous street takeover in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Police have located and arrested a Maryland man for his alleged role in a violent street takeover in Springfield on Easter Sunday where an officer was injured. On April 19, Baltimore County Police, with help from Fairfax County Police, arrested Brandon Extecoc Santos, 20, of Parkville,...
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Pathfinders for Autism helps people with autism, families navigate diagnosis
One of Rebecca Rienzi’s favorite stories to tell about Pathfinders for Autism – the Baltimore County nonprofit where she has been executive director since 2010 – happened at the National Aquarium in the Inner Harbor. Every year, the organization rents out the aquarium to give people with autism and their families the chance to experience the facility without the sensory overload its noisy ...
Baltimore County to celebrate Arbor Day with free tree giveaway
TOWSON — County Executive Johnny Olszewski recently announced that Baltimore County is offering free trees to residents in recognition of Arbor Day. Trees may be preordered online and picked up on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 by appointment only, or will be available on a first come-first served event on Sunday, April 28. “Trees are critical infrastructure for our communities and for our environment, and every tree planted helps increase the County’s tree canopy, curtail stormwater runoff and erosion and reduce greenhouse gasses...
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