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Walkersville Woman Loses Everything In House Fire—Local Business Rallies Community To Help Walkersville Woman Loses Everything In House Fire—Local Business Rallies Community To Help
Walkersville Woman Loses Everything In House Fire—Local Business Rallies Community To Help A Walkersville woman who lost everything in a devastating house fire is getting a helping hand from her community, thanks to a local business stepping up to "help one of their own." Geraldine Hills’ life was turned upside down on Thursday, Feb. 20, when flames tore through her home on Adventure Court, gutting it and leaving her with nothing but the clothes on her back. Now, Walkersville Wine & Spirits is leading a fundraiser to help Hills get back on her feet, urging neighbors to rally behind her in her time of need. “We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your support for on…
Officials ID Source Of Food Poisoning Outbreak That Sickened 46 At Jessup Facility (UPDATED) Officials ID Source Of Food Poisoning Outbreak That Sickened 46 At Jessup Facility (UPDATED)
Officials ID Source Of Food Poisoning Outbreak That Sickened 46 At Jessup Facility (Updated) New details have been released by the Howard County Health Department as they investigate an incident that found dozens in the same facility suffering from food poisoning symptoms on Monday afternoon. At approximately 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 21, Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services personnel were called to the 7700 block of Chesapeake Bay Court in Jessup, where there were reports of dozens of people who fell ill from reportedly eating the same food. In total, 46 people were evaluated and taken to area hospitals. Each was considered "non-critical."  On Tuesday, the Health Dep…
Dozens Taken To Hospital With Food Poisoning Symptoms In Jessup (DEVELOPING) Dozens Taken To Hospital With Food Poisoning Symptoms In Jessup (DEVELOPING)
Dozens Taken To Hospital With Food Poisoning Symptoms In Jessup (Developing) Dozens of people were evaluated and treating for food poisoning symptoms in Howard County late on Monday afternoon, officials said. At approximately 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 21, Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services personnel were called to the 7700 block of Chesapeake Bay Court in Jessup, where there were reports of dozens of people who fell ill from reportedly eating the same food. In total, 46 people were evaluated and taken to area hospitals. Each was considered "non-critical."  Mutual aid during the investigation was provided by Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties. Cr…