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Community bids farewell to Golden Ring Middle
ROSEDALE — Community members, students, faculty and staff from Golden Ring Middle School came together on May 17 to share a bittersweet moment, saying their final goodbyes to one of the longest-standing school buildings in Baltimore County. At the conclusion of this school year, Golden Ring will close its doors for good. A good number of the school’s students, teachers and administrators will transfer to the new Nottingham Middle School and some will go to other schools in the area. ...
PIAA track and field: Final jump, unexpected medal, team title for two
Dallastown's Michael Scott really wanted to break his own school record Saturday in the PIAA Class 3A boys' long jump. He came in as the fifth seed with a school record jump of 22-11. He nearly hit that, but came up a bit short. His effort of 22-9.75 on his fifth attempt was good for state bronze.
BCFD appoints deputy chief
After being with the Baltimore County Fire Department for 25 years, Julia Dillard has been promoted to the agency’s deputy chief, BCFD Chief Joanne Rund announced. Prior to her new role, which became official May 18, Dillard was a battalion chief. She began her BCFD career in 1999 as a firefighter and emergency medical technician. “Her dedication has propelled her through pivotal roles, including fire apparatus driver/operator, fire lieutenant, fire...
Now You Know: BGE meeting on Thursday regarding high-voltage power lines
A coal-fired power plant in Anne Arundel County — Brandon Shores — that serves hundreds of thousands of Marylanders is scheduled to be shut down in 2025. Due to the impending power plant closure, PJM Interconnection — which coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia — has required an urgent upgrade in the transmission system to maintain reliability and the flow of power to the 65 million people it serves. ...
Credit card skimmer found on self-checkout register inside Towson Wawa
TOWSON, Md. — A credit card skimmer was found inside a Wawa gas station in Baltimore County. "I think it's super alarming because we come here, like, every single day, and we only use the self-checkout," said Drew Wilson, a Wawa customer. On May 15, officers were called for...
Crash with injuries reported in Fallston
FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash with injuries reported in the Fallston area. At just before 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, units responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Fallston Road and Connolly Road. Two patients were evaluated at the scene, according to...
Multiple students treated for heat-related illness during ceremony at McDonogh School
OWINGS MILLS -- Multiple students received medical treatment after overheating during a Memorial Day ceremony, according to the McDonogh School. Crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department responded to the school just before 9:15 a.m. on Thursday for a report that one student fainted."I do believe this is just an exhaustion type of incident and fortunately no one went to the hospital," said Chief Travis Francis, a spokesperson for the Baltimore County Fire Department. "When we sent those additional resources and they arrived we had between 15 and 20 students not feeling well. We just believe the kids were on their...
Baltimore County Vet Wins $90K On 'Big Spin Wheel'
"Rolling Thunder," a Baltimore County retiree, walked over to his wife to exchange a good luck kiss before taking his position at The Big Spin Wheel at Lottery Headquarters, where he was the happy winner of a five-figure prize. According to Lottery officials, when the wheel came to a stop...
Honeygo Elementary School honors Patriots and Defenders
NOTTINGHAM, MD—On May 23rd, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks joined parents and educators in honoring 16 students at Honeygo Elementary School who participated in the Patriots and Defenders program. The Patriots and Defenders program tests pupils on history, citizenship, and geography. Councilman Marks helped start the program as a...
Towson High School graduating senior awarded 2024 Students of History Scholarship
TOWSON, MD—Students of History is pleased to announce that Toyosi Dada, a graduating senior at Towson High School, has been awarded the 2024 Students of History Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship, which has been awarded each year since 2017, recognizes a college-bound senior who has excelled in history education. Toyosi will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support her studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she plans to further her education.
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