Camden County Sprays For Mosquitoes After NJ's First Case Of West Nile Virus Detected Camden County Sprays For Mosquitoes After NJ's First Case Of West Nile Virus Detected
Camden County Sprays For Mosquitoes After NJ's First Case Of West Nile Virus Detected Camden County will be spraying to kill mosquitoes after detecting West Nile Virus earlier this month. The "ultra-low volume" spraying will take place from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday, July 28, the Mosquito Control Commission said in a press statement. Officials also will surveil for other infected mosquitoes, they said.  A Winslow Township resident contracted the mosquito-borne virus, according to the Camden County Department of Health, which said it learned of the positive test on July 17 and launched an investigation.  It was the first confirmed case in New Jersey this year, au…
First NJ Case Of West Nile Virus Detected In Camden County First NJ Case Of West Nile Virus Detected In Camden County
First NJ Case Of West Nile Virus Detected In Camden County A Camden County resident who tested positive for West Nile virus is the first person in New Jersey to come down with the mosquito-borne illness this year, authorities said. There have been 69 cases in 16 states nationwide with the most in Arizona, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. A Winslow Township resident contracted the virus, according to the Camden County Department of Health, which said it learned of the positive test on July 17 and launched an investigation. Additional details were not released. The Camden County case is among the first in the eastern U.S. this ye…
Person Missing For Days Suffering Medical Emergency Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter Person Missing For Days Suffering Medical Emergency Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter
Person Missing For Days Suffering Medical Emergency Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter A Maryland State Police helicopter swooped in to make the dramatic save of a person in West Virginia who has been missing for days and was in a perilous position. On Thursday afternoon, the Maryland State Police Aviation Command Unit was called into Preston County to rescue a missing person who was experiencing a medical emergency along the Cheat River. Police say that the person was located along the West Virginia river after being reported missing three days earlier. Due to the expected extended time it would take to extricate the victim and due to his condition, the state police helicop…
High-Risk Traffic Stop Yields Drugs From Car Thieves In Northern VA, Sheriff Says High-Risk Traffic Stop Yields Drugs From Car Thieves In Northern VA, Sheriff Says
High-Risk Traffic Stop Yields Drugs From Car Thieves In Northern VA, Sheriff Says A game of grand theft auto ended in a drug bust for car thieves in Stafford County, authorities said. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office stopped a stolen Toyota Corolla heading south on Warrenton Road near the Falmouth Bridge around 8:55 p.m. Thursday, June 22 in South Stafford, Sheriff David Decatur said. The three occupants were ordered from the vehicle and detained. The investigation revealed the trio had stolen the vehicle from a woman nicknamed "West Virginia" to run an errand, Decatur said. Deputies soon found “West Virginia” was actually Stephanie Gras…
Massachusetts Ranks 1st In Health Care Performance, New National Report Says Massachusetts Ranks 1st In Health Care Performance, New National Report Says
Massachusetts Ranks 1st In Health Care Performance, New National Report Says A new report found that every state nationwide is experiencing a "stunning" rise in avoidable, premature deaths, but despite this, the Bay State is topping the charts in overall health care performance.   Massachusetts received the best overall score out of any state, ranking high in categories including reproductive care and women's health, health care access, and health outcomes, according to the Commonwealth Fund's annual scorecard measuring state health system performance. The report focuses on three main challenges states are facing in terms of health care, including a "histo…
Impersonator Burned Attempting To Cancel Emergency Call With Two-Way Radio In MD: Fire Marshal Impersonator Burned Attempting To Cancel Emergency Call With Two-Way Radio In MD: Fire Marshal
Impersonator Burned Attempting To Cancel Emergency Call With Two-Way Radio In MD: Fire Marshal Not all heroes wear capes, but some "heroes" are actually wolves in sheep’s clothing. A West Virginia man is in police custody after impersonating a firefighter and attempting to use a two-way radio to cancel fire and EMS personnel that were called to a Maryland home, according to the State Fire Marshal. Matthew Milburn, 32, of Romney, West Virginia, is facing charges in Maryland for impersonating a firefighter and impeding an emergency 911 call that was made earlier this week, authorities announced. On Tuesday, June 7, Barton Hose Company and the George's Creek Ambulance Service were call…
After His Sudden Death, Support Swells For Long Island ‘Loving Father, Loyal Friend’ After His Sudden Death, Support Swells For Long Island ‘Loving Father, Loyal Friend’
After His Sudden Death, Support Swells For Long Island ‘Loving Father, Loyal Friend’ After a Long Island man’s unexpected death, the community has come together to raise money for his two children. Bill McLean, born in West Virginia but a resident of Manhasset, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, leaving those that knew the 54-year-old with “a profound sense of loss,” as a friend wrote. In the wake of his passing, friends of Bill wanted to ensure that his children, Will, aged 15, and Regina, aged 14, are provided “essential” financial support. “His highest priority was always his beloved children,” the GoFundMe description states. “This assistance will alleviate immedi…
Crash Involving Horse Trailer Kills 2 In Loudoun County Crash Involving Horse Trailer Kills 2 In Loudoun County
Crash Involving Horse Trailer Kills 2 In Loudoun County Two people died in a three-vehicle crash involving a horse trailer Memorial Day Weekend in Loudoun County. The crash happened on James Monroe Highway at Tail Race Road in Aldie Saturday, May 28 around 3 p.m., the sheriff's office said. Thomas A. Miller, 61, of West Virginia, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a pickup truck hauling the horse trailer, authorities said. The truck lost control and struck an SUV, driven by Pedro J. Sera-Leyva, 68, of Leesburg, police said. The operator of the pick-up truck was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The…
Tastykake Recalling Treats Sold In MD Due To Possible Life-Threatening Allergen Tastykake Recalling Treats Sold In MD Due To Possible Life-Threatening Allergen
Tastykake Recalling Treats Sold In MD Due To Possible Life-Threatening Allergen Shoppers with a sweet tooth are being cautioned to check their pantries after a popular Tastykake product sold in the region is being recalled due to undeclared allergens that could lead to a deadly reaction. Flower Foods announced a voluntary recall of “Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Cakes” due to the possible presence of peanuts in some products, which could cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products being recalled were distributed on Thursday, May 11 to retailers in: Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; New Jersey; V…
Lost Elderly Man Trapped In Forested Ravine Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter. Crew Lost Elderly Man Trapped In Forested Ravine Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter. Crew
Lost Elderly Man Trapped In Forested Ravine Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter. Crew For the second time in a week, the Maryland State Police Department was called in to make a bold air rescue of a man who found himself in a perilous position while in the forests of West Virginia. Troopers made a bold rescue at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, when they were called to assist in a near daylong search and rescue effort after an elderly man became disoriented and injured, officials said. According to police, an 82-year-old man - who has not been identified by authorities - was found in a ravine of densely forested area north of the Cheat River on Thursday morning f…
Dog, Hiker Airlifted From Tricky Trail At Area State Park: Maryland State Police Dog, Hiker Airlifted From Tricky Trail At Area State Park: Maryland State Police
Dog, Hiker Airlifted From Tricky Trail At Area State Park: Maryland State Police There was an “Angel’ in the air in more ways than one over the weekend as a Maryland State Police helicopter was called in to make a tricky rescue of a hiker and his dog in a West Virginia state park on Sunday night. A 27-year-old hiker and his dog, Angel, were exploring at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, April 9 at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park when they unexpectedly found themselves in a perilous position after falling into a potentially problematic cavern along the way off the main trail. The incident was reported on a cliff above the Shenandoah River in the area along the Loud…
Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern
Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…