Morning Roundup

A *FLOOD WATCH* has been issued for areas near I-95 until 2 AM for the potential of locally heavy rainfall this evening though later tonight.

Police have opened a homicide investigation after a dead body, believed to be a woman recently reported as missing in Harford County, was found near a Bel Air trail Sunday afternoon…

MEDIA ADVISORIES – BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Berlin Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a string of thefts from unlocked vehicles. (WMDT)

Eight years after his disappearance, the parents of Martise Brian Williams are still seeking answers. (Baltimore County Police Department)

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is expanding mosquito control activities in areas due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases. An Ultra-Low Volume truck-based spraying is planned for today in Talbot and Prince George’s Counties after 7:30pm. (WMAR)

Carroll County commissioners recently voted 3-2 in favor of implementing a school impact fee of $3,000 for every new single-family home constructed in the county, effective September 1. Critics are raising concerns about its timing and potential effectiveness. (Informed Carroll)

Governor Wes Moore this weekend embarked upon a two-day tour of Mountain Maryland to mark the Moore-Miller administration’s first six months in office. (WBFF)

Governor Moore proclaimed Sunday to be recognized as “Beyonce Day” in Maryland as the entertainer was to perform a concert at FedEx Field. The show was delayed by storms in the area. (WJZ/Washington Post)

The Pikesville Armory is being renovated with developers named for the $100 million project.

Developers hope to transform the historic decommissioned military site into a community arts and recreation hub. (Baltimore Business Journal)

A ten-court “Pickleball House” is scheduled to open in Middle River in Baltimore County. (Baltimore Business Journal)

A man was killed and three other people were injured in a three-car crash Saturday on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in the area of Route 32, near the Patuxent Fairway Exit 10, in Anne Arundel County. (Baltimore Sun)

A 33-year-old woman was killed in a dirt bike crash Saturday night in Dundalk, Baltimore County Police said. (Baltimore Sun)

Firefighters were on the scene of a fire at the Valley Proteins poultry rendering plant in Linkwood in Dorchester County on Sunday evening. (WBOC)

The Queen Anne’s County Fair begins today in Centreville. (Easton Star Democrat)

The White Marlin Open begins today in Ocean City, its 50th year, and has a world record of $10.3 million in prize money. (WBOC)

THIS DAY IN HISTORY – AUGUST 7

Maryland is facing an increasingly dire shortage of direct care workers. (Maryland Matters)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a $5 million investment from the Inflation Reduction Act to support the pre-construction and design requirements for a new visitor center at the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary in Charles County. (Southern Maryland Chroncile)

“Mama Duck,” the world’s largest rubber duck, is making its first-ever trip to Maryland.

Mama Duck sits at 61 feet tall and weighs 15 tons. It was in Leonardtown over the weekend and will be in Crisfield on Maryland’s Eastern Shore from Aug. 11-13. (WBAL 1090)

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SWEEP!

The Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets yesterday with a 2-0 victory at Camden Yards. Tampa won Sunday as well which means Baltimore remains three games up in the division. (Camden Chat)

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With today being the start of the 50th annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City, I thought we’d take a look at last year’s event… (NOTE: some coarse language)