‘Winning Grandpop’ Strikes Again With Second Big Powerball Win In Baltimore County ‘Winning Grandpop’ Strikes Again With Second Big Powerball Win In Baltimore County ‘Winning Grandpop’ Strikes Again With Second Big Powerball Win In Baltimore County
‘Winning Grandpop’ Strikes Again With Second Big Powerball Win In Baltimore County A Baltimore County man who has been playing the Maryland Lottery since day one has proved that lightning really can strike twice—scoring his second major Powerball win in just two years. The lucky Woodlawn resident, who fittingly goes by the nickname “Winning Grandpop,” claimed a $150,000 third-tier Powerball prize on Thursday, March 14, officials announced. And this isn’t his first rodeo. “Winning Grandpop” said he’s been "winning for years"—including a $50,000 Powerball payout in 2023. “I’ve always said I would win again—and I’m back!” he declared after snagging his latest six-figure pr…
Gunman Opens Fire On Baltimore County Cop Outside Precinct, Police Say Gunman Opens Fire On Baltimore County Cop Outside Precinct, Police Say Gunman Opens Fire On Baltimore County Cop Outside Precinct, Police Say
Gunman Opens Fire On Baltimore County Cop Outside Precinct, Police Say A Baltimore County police officer suffered serious injuries after being ambushed and shot in the parking lot of a precinct in what officials are calling a shocking act of violence. The officer, whose name has not been released, was attacked around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, outside the Wilkens Precinct, when an armed suspect approached and opened fire, Baltimore County Police said. We would ask that you keep this officer and his family members in your prayers. — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) March 13, 2025 The officer was rushed to the University of Maryland …
Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends
Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends A Maryland family is mourning the tragic loss of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed outside Lansdowne High School, leaving them devastated and searching for justice. Kamau Campbell, a talented football player, devoted son, and loving brother, was gunned down just before 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, near the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road, according to Baltimore County Police. Officers initially responded to reports of a shooting in a shopping center parking lot near the school, but when they arrived, they found Campbell collapsed outside the school, suffering from multiple gunsho…
Cockeysville Trucker Torches Tractor-Trailer Along I-68 In Maryland: Fire Marshal Cockeysville Trucker Torches Tractor-Trailer Along I-68 In Maryland: Fire Marshal Cockeysville Trucker Torches Tractor-Trailer Along I-68 In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Cockeysville Trucker Torches Tractor-Trailer Along I-68 In Maryland: Fire Marshal A Baltimore County man is facing serious charges after investigators say he intentionally set his disabled semi-truck on fire along I-68 in Western Maryland. Robert Steven Silver, 42, of Cockeysville, was arrested Tuesday, March 4, with the help of Baltimore County Police after a months-long investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The incident happened on the night of Oct. 12, 2024, when firefighters from the Baltimore Pike Volunteer Fire Company responded to a burning tractor-trailer at the 50-mile marker of the interstate.  Crews arrived to find flames inside a 2012 V…
Winning $3.3M 'Multi-Match' Ticket Sold At Parkville Convenience Store Winning $3.3M 'Multi-Match' Ticket Sold At Parkville Convenience Store Winning $3.3M 'Multi-Match' Ticket Sold At Parkville Convenience Store
Winning $3.3M 'Multi-Match' Ticket Sold At Parkville Convenience Store The first jackpot-winning Multi-Match ticket of 2025 has been sold at a Maryland convenience store, and it was a big one. A winning ticket worth $3.3 million for Monday's drawing was sold in Baltimore County at J Convenience located at 8765 Satyr Hill Road in Parkville, according to officials. The winning numbers for the drawing on Feb. 24 were 03-06-16-22-26-33. It comes with an the option of an annual annuity paid in 25 installments or an estimated $1.92 million cash option. There were eight Multi-Match jackpots won in 2024. Lottery officials say that winners should sign the …
Possible DUI Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Arbutus: State Police Possible DUI Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Arbutus: State Police Possible DUI Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Arbutus: State Police
Possible DUI Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Arbutus: State Police A New Jersey truck driver was caught in the middle of a multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of I-95 in Maryland for hours, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, along southbound I-95, just south of I-195 in Arbutus, Baltimore County. Investigators say Persia Samina Ransford, 27, of Takoma Park, was driving a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer southbound when she slammed into the rear of a 2004 tractor-trailer driven by Asmaeil Faraj Abusharia, 59, of Sewaren, New Jersey. Moments later, a 2016 Toyota Corolla, driven by Luis Del Cid, 53, of Mid…
Amazon Hit-Run Driver Leaves Newcomer Critical In Baltimore Amazon Hit-Run Driver Leaves Newcomer Critical In Baltimore Amazon Hit-Run Driver Leaves Newcomer Critical In Baltimore
Amazon Hit-Run Driver Leaves Newcomer Critical In Baltimore A 29-year-old Baltimore woman is facing a long road to recovery after being struck by an Amazon-branded work van in a hit-and-run incident that has shocked the community. The woman — who has only been referred to as "Chelsey" by organizers of a GoFundMe campaign set up to help offset medical costs — recently moved to the city for a new job when she was struck by the driver earlier this week. Around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, police say she was walking through her neighborhood in the 100 block of South Chester Street in Butchers Hill when she was run over by an Amazon delivery van. The …
Armed & Aging: 70-Something Road Rage Drivers Wave Guns In Separate Maryland Incidents Armed & Aging: 70-Something Road Rage Drivers Wave Guns In Separate Maryland Incidents Armed & Aging: 70-Something Road Rage Drivers Wave Guns In Separate Maryland Incidents
Armed & Aging: 70-Something Road Rage Drivers Wave Guns In Separate Maryland Incidents Two Maryland men in their 70s are facing serious charges after allegedly pulling guns during separate road rage incidents in Baltimore County and Prince George’s County, Maryland State Police announced. William Shockey, 71, of Baltimore, and Charles Provost, 70, of College Park, were arrested after investigations led troopers to loaded firearms in their possession. The first incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 18, when troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack received a complaint about a red Mustang driver waving a gun on I-695 near Liberty Road. Investigators identified Shockey as the suspect…
Thousands Without Power After Damaging Winds Whip Through Maryland: BGE Thousands Without Power After Damaging Winds Whip Through Maryland: BGE Thousands Without Power After Damaging Winds Whip Through Maryland: BGE
Thousands Without Power After Damaging Winds Whip Through Maryland: BGE Thousands in Maryland are still without power late on Monday afternoon after whipping winds caused chaos in some neighborhoods. Trees were toppled and power lines were downed during the weather event, which saw gusts approaching 60 mph overnight in parts of the state. The overnight wind gusts in Maryland. National Weather Service As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, BGE was still reporting more than 1,700 active outages, impacting 21,891 of the company's 1.32 million customers. According to BGE there were still outages impacting residents and businesses:  Anne Arundel: 235 ou…
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Many schools in Maryland and Virginia will be closed on Wednesday as the region continues to contend with the latest batch of winter weather that brought inches of snow and ice. Some schools were disrupted on Tuesday and dismissed students early, and even more are planning to close for the day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 with as many as six inches accumulating in some areas, leaving conditions on roadways tricky. Among the schools reported to be altering their dismissal times as of 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday:  Alexandria City Public Schools: All virtual; Arlington County Public Schools: Closed W…
Child, Adult Plunge Into Icy Waters At Druid Ridge Cemetery In Pikesville (DEVELOPING) Child, Adult Plunge Into Icy Waters At Druid Ridge Cemetery In Pikesville (DEVELOPING) Child, Adult Plunge Into Icy Waters At Druid Ridge Cemetery In Pikesville (DEVELOPING)
Child, Adult Plunge Into Icy Waters At Druid Ridge Cemetery In Pikesville (Developing) Fire crews in Baltimore County jumped into action to rescue a child and an adult who fell into icy waters at a cemetery in Pikesville, officials said. The Baltimore County Fire Department responded to Druid Ridge Cemetery on the 7900 block of Park Heights Avenue around 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, after receiving reports of two people trapped in a frozen pond. First responders arrived within minutes and safely pulled both victims from the water. They were transported to Sinai Hospital in stable condition, officials said. Details on how they ended up in the water were not immediately released…
Immigrant Entrepreneur Turns Garage Storage Auctions Into Thriving Dundalk Thrift Shop Immigrant Entrepreneur Turns Garage Storage Auctions Into Thriving Dundalk Thrift Shop Immigrant Entrepreneur Turns Garage Storage Auctions Into Thriving Dundalk Thrift Shop
Immigrant Entrepreneur Turns Garage Storage Auctions Into Thriving Dundalk Thrift Shop What started as a garage side hustle has grown into a thriving business, for Lazaros Giannos, a Greek-American entrepreneur in Baltimore County. Giannos, who came to the United States in September 2008, turned storage auction finds into a full-fledged thrift shop operation called The Thrift Boutique, set to open a 3,500-square-foot store in Dundalk next month. "It's not just another thrift store, it's a testament to perseverance, passion and the power of giving back," he mused. Giannos’ journey into the thrift world didn’t start in retail. It began with bidding on storage auction…