by discov79 | Aug 29, 2022 | News
With students heading back to school this week, it’s important for drivers to keep in mind that there will be more pedestrian and bicycle traffic on the roads and in cross walks. The busiest times are between 7 and 8 am and 3 and 4 pm.
Here are some driving tips to keep everyone safe:
- Limit distractions while driving and talk to your children about looking up when crossing the street.
- Brake for buses and stop 20 feet behind them to allow for students to cross. It’s against the law to pass a school bus when red lights are flashing
- Slow down.
- Watch for children on bikes and allow at least 3 feet of passing distance between your vehicle and the bicyclist.
- Be careful backing up and take in consideration your vehicle’s blind spots
- Come to a complete stop at crosswalks and look for pedestrians before continuing
- Talk to your teen about driving safely. One in four car crashes occur between 3 and 7pm and involve a teen driver.
by discov79 | Mar 11, 2022 | News
Bruce Wood, a trash/recycling truck driver, was doing his usual job the morning of September 4th when he noticed smoke coming out of the Catonsville home of Patty Miller. He banged on the door and windows and screamed until they got a response. Wood was able to get all of Miller’s family out, including their dog.
The County Executive, Kevin Kamenetz, presented Wood with a hero pin for his bravery.
by discov79 | Dec 6, 2021 | News
Rick Brostrom of Catonsville spends his December helping Santa out by responding to children’s letters.
Children drop letters in the mailbox that Brostrom made himself and each year receives hundreds of letters. Each letter is responded to because, “…good feelings in my chest, in my inner heart, just good feelings about doing something for the community as well as for the children.”
by discov79 | Nov 1, 2021 | News
The holidays are fast approaching and with less than two months to go until Christmas, there are many places hiring for holiday help! No matter your skill set, there’s a job out there for you!
by discov79 | Mar 5, 2021 | News
Stuart Lowry and Mike Groves of Catonsville had a hard time communicating with their parents who have early onset dementia when the pandemic hit and couldn’t see their loved ones to help them. The two invented LiveWall which allows messages and pictures to be sent to their loved ones and an events calendar which can be programmed by an aid or family member. The LiveWall flashes blue when there’s a notification or message to be read and a red button the individual can press if help is needed.
by discov79 | Feb 11, 2021 | News
So many people are working from home now and many companies are moving towards their employees staying virtual or working that way part-time. That said, it might be a great time to bring a furry friend into your life. The pandemic has allowed shelters to have an abundance of dogs and cats being adopted so check out those that are available and get your applications in.
