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Weather
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Some severe storms could be heading toward the DMV region overnight, as the National Weather service issuing alerts or the area. Forecasters are cautioning that there "is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms," that might bring large hail, and damaging winds with gusts approaching 70mph, officials say. ⚠️A slow moving cold front will drift southward through the area today. There is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms, especially from I-66/U.S. 50 and points southward⛈️Large hail & damaging winds are possible in such storms. Today's highs will be in the upper 70s/low 80s. pi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland State Police Helicopter Unit Rescues Boater Stranded On Marshy Island After Midnight Maryland State Police Helicopter Unit Rescues Boater Stranded On Marshy Island After Midnight
Maryland State Police Helicopter Unit Rescues Boater Stranded On Marshy Island After Midnight A Maryland State Police helicopter was required to save a boater who found himself in a precarious position after getting stranded when his boat ran aground. At around 12:40 a.m. on Thursday morning, state police received a call about a 22-year-old boater who got stranded in a marshy section of Taylor's Island in Dorchester.  The initial call came from the Dorchester County Fire and EMS Department after they were unable to get to the island by boat or by foot, leaving them in need of an aerial rescue. Pilots arrived about 50 feet above the boater at around 1:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Burns His Own Home With Daughter Inside: Fire Marshal Maryland Man Burns His Own Home With Daughter Inside: Fire Marshal
Maryland Man Burns His Own Home With Daughter Inside: Fire Marshal A Maryland man was apprehended after a struggle with officials arresting him for attempting to light his own house on fire while his daughter was home, officials said. Dorchester resident Larry Herd, Jr., 38, of Madison has been charged with multiple crimes after allegedly attempting to burn down his house, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. First responders from the Madison Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a White Marsh Road home shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, when a neighbor reported a fire in a one-story single-family home. It took crews an esti…

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Schools
COVID-19: Students, Staff In Prince George's County To Be Required To Mask Up For New Year COVID-19: Students, Staff In Prince George's County To Be Required To Mask Up For New Year
Covid-19: Students, Staff In Prince George's County To Be Required To Mask Up For New Year Students and staff members preparing to return to the classroom in Prince George's County will be required to mask up as the district contends with the latest wave of new COVID-19 cases. District officials announced on Friday, Aug. 12 that they are updating the mask requirements in all schools and facilities “until further notice,” beginning as of Monday, Aug. 15 following a recommendation from the Prince George’s County Health Department. Students in Prince George's County are scheduled to return to class beginning on Monday, Aug. 29. 
“When responding to public health threats such as COV…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Maryland residents have been packing on the pounds in the past decade, but some counties have gained more weight than others, according to a newly released study. In the past 10 years, each of Maryland’s counties has seen levels of obesity rise, though the numbers vary, depending on the locations in the state. From Dorchester and Howard counties (1 percent more obese) to Charles County (11 percent more obese), here’s how Maryland has fared, according to a new study from Infographic, by county: Dorchester 2012 obesity level: 36 percent; 2022 obesity level: 37 percent; Change: 1 percen…

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Lifestyle
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland Memorial Day travel and rising oil costs have caused the price of gas in Maryland to rise to record levels with no relief in sight for motorists. On Tuesday, June 7, the cost of gas per gallon rose to an average of $4.94 statewide, the highest recorded price since AAA began tracking such figures, according to the organization. The price is up nine cents overnight, 35 cents from a week ago, and 56 cents from a month ago as the demand for fuel has risen while tensions overseas have limited the available supply.  On June 7, 2021, motorists were paying an average of $3.02 per gallon. “People…

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News
State Of Emergency Declared Maryland With Foot Of Snow Possible State Of Emergency Declared Maryland With Foot Of Snow Possible
State Of Emergency Declared Maryland With Foot Of Snow Possible Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency and mobilized members of the state's National Guard ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring up to 12 inches to the lower Eastern Shore. The emergency declaration includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. A blizzard warning is now in effect for Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. In addition, the governor has directed the Maryland National Guard to stage 125 soldiers in Southern Maryland and on the Eastern Shore. These soldiers will be ready to assist …

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by Joe Gomez
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Snow Emergency Plans In Effect For Maryland Snow Emergency Plans In Effect For Maryland
Snow Emergency Plans In Effect For Maryland Snow emergency plans are in effect for much of Maryland due to the wintry weather Friday, according to Maryland State Police. The plans are in effect for Allegany, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Talbot and Washington counties. When snow emergency plans are in effect Maryland law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with snow tires to do so as designated by the manufacturer or equipped with chains. During the declaration of a snow emergency, a person may not park a ve…

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by Joe Gomez
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Police In Maryland Announce 'Snow Emergency' Police In Maryland Announce 'Snow Emergency'
Police In Maryland Announce 'Snow Emergency' Maryland State Police say snow emergency plans are in effect in several counties due to the winter storm blasting through the state. When snow emergency plans are in effect Maryland law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with snow tires to do so as designated by the manufacturer or equipped with chains. During the declaration of a snow emergency, a person may not park a vehicle on any highway designated as a snow emergency route. Violators will be towed. The counties impacted are:   Anne Arundel Calvert Caroline Charles Dorchester Howard Kent Montgomery P…

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by Joe Gomez