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Six Dead, Others Critically Injured In Beltway Crash That Shut Down Roadway (DEVELOPING) Six Dead, Others Critically Injured In Beltway Crash That Shut Down Roadway (DEVELOPING)
Six Dead, Others Critically Injured In Beltway Crash That Shut Down Roadway (Developing) Multiple people are dead after a violent crash on the west side of the Baltimore Beltway in Woodlawn, authorities confirm. At least six people have been confirmed dead after the horrific crash, that occurred in the early afternoon hours of Wednesday, March 22, according to Baltimore County Fire and EMS officials. #BCoFD Fire & EMS crews are o/s for an extremely serious MVC, I-695 inner loop, exits 16 & 17 (Security Blvd & I-70). Multiple critical injuries. Beltway shut down in both directions; please avoid the area. DT 1245 EA pic.twitter.com/dt3tuifARA — Baltimore County …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
David Linthicum In Custody, Officer Seriously Injured After Days-Long Manhunt (DEVELOPING) David Linthicum In Custody, Officer Seriously Injured After Days-Long Manhunt (DEVELOPING)
David Linthicum In Custody, Officer Seriously Injured After Days-Long Manhunt (Developing) David Linthicum was taken into custody early Friday, Feb. 10 after a days-long manhunt and two police-involved shootings, police in Baltimore County announced. Things began unfolding when a family member called police to a Powers Avenue home around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, where 24-year-old Linthicum shot and injured an officer, county police said. The officer was taken to an area hospital where he was listed in stable condition.  A search for the armed and dangerous Linthicum continued into Thursday, Feb. 9. At approximately 9:30 p.m., when residents in the area of Powers Road and Wa…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Baltimore County Police Beefs Up Security At High School Following Latest Threat Baltimore County Police Beefs Up Security At High School Following Latest Threat
Baltimore County Police Beefs Up Security At High School Following Latest Threat A Maryland high school will have an increased police presence on campus leading up to Thanksgiving following a new threat that was made targeting the building. The Baltimore County Police Department is advising parents and students that there will be an influx of officers around Towson High School on Tuesday, Nov. 22 following the undisclosed threat, which proved to be unfounded. “Out of an abundance of caution, the Baltimore County Police Department will continue to have an increased police presence at Towson High School on Tuesday to ensure the safety of students and staff members,” a spo…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Baltimore County Police Increase Presence At Area High School Following Threat Made Out Of US Baltimore County Police Increase Presence At Area High School Following Threat Made Out Of US
Baltimore County Police Increase Presence At Area High School Following Threat Made Out Of US New information has been released as police in Baltimore continue investigating a threat made targeting an area high school. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department on Monday, Nov. 21, advising that there is a continued police presence at Towson High School as the investigation continues into a threat made targeting the building on Thursday, Nov. 17. Investigators say that the threat appears to have originated from out of the country as “academic institutions across the country have faced a surge of threats similar to the one sent last week.” The Baltimore Count…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Maryland Elementary School Calls Classes Early Due To Fumes From Overnight Farm Fire Maryland Elementary School Calls Classes Early Due To Fumes From Overnight Farm Fire
Maryland Elementary School Calls Classes Early Due To Fumes From Overnight Farm Fire A Maryland elementary school was forced to close early on Thursday morning due to an overnight fire. Baltimore County Public School officials announced that Sparks Elementary School on Belfast Road had to close at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 due to fumes from an overnight fire at a nearby farm close to I-83. At 12:36 AM @HerefordFire was alerted to an outside fire on Cold Bottom Rd near I-83. A pile of hale bales was found on fire.The fire is under control but is not out. There will be smoke in the area and near I-83 throughout the day. The fire is being monitored by farm personnel.…

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by Zak Failla
News
These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says
These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says School districts are part of our education system made to help support your children and develop a strong community. The best ones have not only awesome academic results but great teachers, staff, facilities, resources and so much more. These are the top twenty 2023 Best School Districts in Maryland, according to Niche's list that was released Tuesday, Sept. 27(scroll for a link to the complete list): Howard County Public Schools Montgomery County Public Schools Worcester County Public Schools Carroll County Public Schools Calvert County Public Schools  Fredrick County Public Schools …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Security Tightens At Baltimore Middle School After Explosive Device Found Near Campus Security Tightens At Baltimore Middle School After Explosive Device Found Near Campus
Security Tightens At Baltimore Middle School After Explosive Device Found Near Campus The Baltimore County Public School system released a statement about the security upgrades implemented at Pine Grove Middle School after a recent scare, reports said.  On Sept. 20, the middle school was evacuated when a suspicious package was found nearby. Law enforcement's investigation reveled that two individuals placed an explosive device inside of a car parked outside the school.  The following day, Joseph Vickery, 43, and Kristen Vickery, 39, were identified as the suspects and both were arrested for CDS possession with intent to distribute, stemming from illicit drugs and a weapon …

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Baltimore County Schools Close After Widespread Storm Damage Baltimore County Schools Close After Widespread Storm Damage
Baltimore County Schools Close After Widespread Storm Damage Damage caused by the severe storms that tore through Maryland earlier this week has shut down several Baltimore County schools, officials say. Seven schools are closed Thursday, July 14, after power outages, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. The schools that are closed include: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hereford Elementary School; Pot Spring Elementary School; Riderwood Elementary School; Summit Park Elementary School; Sparks Elementary School; Fifth District Elementary School. The Cockeysville Bus Lot will also be closed today.

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Baltimore County 4th Grader Stands Up To School Board About 'Unappetizing' School Lunches Baltimore County 4th Grader Stands Up To School Board About 'Unappetizing' School Lunches
Baltimore County 4th Grader Stands Up To School Board About 'Unappetizing' School Lunches A Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) fourth grader is standing up to the School Board about the pattern of "moldy, inedible, and unidentifiable" food students are receiving in school lunches, Daily Voice has learned. Matthew Reedholm, 10, spoke to the Baltimore County School Board last week presenting an array of collected data and photographs of the options of questionable food students were receiving from the schools. "Does this look like a lunch to you? Would you eat this? I am going to guess that your answer was no", said Matthew to the board in a recorded clip as he points to a po…

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by Annie DeVoe