— Police will only say they responded to a report of shots fired at Liberty Towers and found 29-year-old Tracey Hankins Junior lying in the parking lot suffering from trauma to the upper torso “He just parked his car and people heard three shots and then they called the police,” a resident told us who did not wish to be identified and I guess he was pronounced dead at the hospital.” Anthony Bushrod had no idea it was a shooting that had caused all of the commotion outside his building around 10 o’clock on Saturday night and I was up in my apartment,” Bushrod told us “I heard all the sirens and the helicopter and I didn’t know what happened He also had no idea the victim was his nephew “It’s just that it’s hard to believe that happened to him Because me and his mother don’t see each other It’s a point not lost upon others living in the complex who knew Hankins as the friendly face often greeting them as they entered the front door he would be ready to come and help,” recalled a resident Is everything okay?’ He even use to ask my mother Is your back okay?’ and stuff like that so we were very If you have any information you’re asked to call 410-307-2020 and you can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP BALTIMORE COUNTY — Police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting in Baltimore County back in August is currently being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center RELATED: Deadly shooting outside apartments in Lochearn Police responded to the 6800 block of Liberty Road they found 29-year-old Tracey Wayman Hankins Jr. He was taken to a hospital where he later died Residents in the area who knew Hankins described him as a nice guy Is everything ok?’ He even use to ask my mother Is your back ok?’ and stuff like that so we were very created by renowned Scottish sculptor and environmental artist Rob Mulholland Positioned serenely in the water in St Fillans the three metre tall mirrored figure has become a landmark for the village the STILL sculpture quickly became a celebrated attraction before it was removed by its mystery owner in 2017 Its return was made possible by local volunteer group St Fillans in Bloom ‘The return of STILL to Loch Earn is truly a gift to the village and to everyone who visits,’ said Audrey Gavigan ‘This sculpture has a special place in our hearts It not only reflects the stunning landscape around us but also represents the resilience and creativity of our community We’re delighted to bring STILL back to St Fillans where it can inspire and captivate all over again.’ The sculpture now forms part of the BLiSS Trail a series of sculptures and installations from local artists and architects found through the villages of Balquidder the artist behind the sculpture said he was excited to see it back in Loch Earn ‘I created STILL to symbolise the physical and spiritual relationship between humans and the natural world,’ he said ‘The figure is purposefully static in stance reflecting the awe and power of nature It’s incredible to witness how the sculpture has resonated with the people of St Fillans and visitors from far and wide ‘I’m deeply honoured that STILL has found a home here and I look forward to seeing how it continues to engage with the community and the landscape.’ Read more News stories here Subscribe to read the latest issue of Scottish Field IPSO is an independent body which deals with complaints from the public about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These 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effectiveness of the ad campaigns Loch Earn’s Mirror Man statue has returned after an eight-year absence The iconic sculpture, formally named Still, was a major tourist attraction before it was removed by its mystery owner in 2017. Community group St Fillans in Bloom and Take a Pride in Perth and Kinross Association successfully fundraised to purchase the statue created by renowned Scottish sculptor Rob Mulholland Chair of Take a Pride in Perth and Kinross Association said: “We are delighted to have supported St Fillans in Bloom to bring Still back to Loch Earn “This project beautifully embodies our mission to foster community involvement and enhance the local environment “By working together on initiatives like this we’re not only enriching the area’s cultural and environmental landscape but also inspiring residents and visitors to connect with the beauty and spirit of Perth and Kinross.” One Facebook user added: “Glad to see him back Look forward to seeing him in a few weeks when heading in that direction.” Made from hundreds of mirrored tiles, Still – known locally as The Mirror Man – was installed in 2014 and often regarded as Perthshire’s Angel of the North. Mr Mulholland said: “I created Still to symbolise the physical and spiritual relationship between humans and the natural world “The figure is purposefully static in stance reflecting the awe and power of nature “It’s incredible to witness how the sculpture has resonated with the people of St Fillans and visitors from far and wide.” Elsewhere in the region, drivers will face a three-week lane closure on the A9 in Highland Perthshire.  Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments (WBFF) - Police have identified an Owings Mills man as the homicide suspect who led Baltimore County police on a highway chase from Timonium to the city yesterday RELATED |Murder suspect arrested in city after fleeing police in Timonium The chase happened during the Tropical Storm Isaias and Baltimore County police said they ultimately apprehended the suspect when he reached Franklintown Road in west Baltimore which was completely blocked by a fallen tree of Grand Central Avenue in Owings Mills is charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Michael McCoy in Lochearn in November 2019 RELATED |4 men charged with murder after Lochearn shooting He is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond Police released booking photos of the other four suspects but said they are no long providing suspect photos we’re no longer providing booking photos unless it helps with a case that we’re working on booking photos will only be released after review and approval by the director of our section Vickie Warehime," said county police in a statement Updated 7 February 2025: Due to a change to the programme is carrying out essential landscape works to remove potentially hazardous trees affected by ash dieback on the A85 between Crieff and the shores of Loch Earn The scheme will be carried out in three phases from the evening of Monday 3 February and is due to be completed by the morning of Saturday 15 February with works taking place between 7pm and 6am each night A full overnight road closure will be in place for the safety of workers and road users Short amnesty periods will be provided hourly at 8pm Drivers are encouraged to arrive in good time if wishing to take advantage of an amnesty period Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times BEAR Scotland’s NW Representative said: “Following an area-wide review of the A85 between Crieff and Loch Earn we are removing any trees that have been identified as posing a risk to the trunk road and its users “It is essential that we put safety measures in place while we remove potentially hazardous trees We have planned the works to take place at night when traffic flows are lower to reduce the impact on the travelling public “The nature of the works will result in an increase in noise levels and we apologise in advance for the inconvenience this may cause We thank road users and the local community for their patience and understanding.” All works are weather dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions For more information on Transport Scotland and BEAR Scotland’s ash dieback management plan, visit https://www.bearscot.com/about-bear/major-projects/ash-dieback-action-plan/. Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot — Baltimore County Police are searching for two vehicles suspected to be involved in a deadly hit-and-run Friday in Lochearn Authorities say it happened shortly after 11:30 p.m in the area of Liberty Road and Essex Road when officers were called to the area for a reported pedestrian crash they determined that the pedestrian fell into the roadway and was struck by an unknown light-colored and dark-colored sedan The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene As the circumstances surrounding this crash remain under investigation detectives are asking anyone with information about the case to contact 410-887-5396 University of Maryland law professor Larry Gibson shared this photo of Cummings with former President Barack Obama BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton will be among the speakers at Congressman Elijah Cummings' funeral this Friday The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Lochearn. Obama's spokesperson said Cummings' wife asked the former president to speak at the funeral. "At Mrs. Rockeymoore-Cummings' request, he'll deliver remarks about the remarkable life and legacy of one of this country's finest public servants," wrote spokesperson Katie Hill tonight. Cummings worshiped there for almost 40 years. Cummings' office announced the following speakers and pallbearers for the funeral: Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Adia Cummings– Daughters Deaconess Margaret Ann Howie – New Psalmist Baptist Church President Donald Trump makes a major sports announcement. The announcement comes amid reports Washington, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft. WATCHRoad rage incident allegedly leads to crash into Lochearn homeby Bryna Zumer (WBFF) - A Catonsville man has been arrested after allegedly getting in a "road rage" incident where he crashed into another car (which had a toddler in it) prompting it to crash into a Lochearn house Baltimore County police said William Eugene Brown was in a blue 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Wednesday morning when he started following the victim eastbound on Wildwood Avenue stopped at the intersection with Patterson Avenue The Impala - which was occupied by two adults and a toddler - was pushed into the intersection and was struck again on the passenger side by a Dodge Challenger The Impala ultimately struck the front of a brick home Brown then allegedly drove to the crash site and got in a fight with the Impala's driver He was arrested at his home on Craftswood Road at about 11 a.m The occupants of the Impala were taken to an area hospital with suspected minor injuries Brown is charged with assault and related criminal and vehicular charges He is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center — A 25-year-old man died after a fire started accidentally in the kitchen of a Lochearn home Thursday night It was the second fatal fire in Baltimore County on Thursday, after an 85-year-old man died in a Sparrows Point fire that morning Fire and police units were called to a fire at about 11:39 p.m A woman told firefighters that her brother The fire department said the fire originated in the kitchen and was determined to be accidental BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Four people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Catonsville man in Lochearn last month Baltimore County police arrested Jamahl Dwayne Simmons They're all charged in the murder of Michael Anthony McCoy who was found shot inside a home on Cedar Drive near Wildwood Avenue on Nov All four suspects are being held without bond BALTIMORE — As the summer heat arrives just in time for Memorial Day community members in Lochearn will get to enjoy a nice swim in their newly rebuilt community pool the Lochearn Community Club celebrates it's first pool opening in two years the Lochearn Community Club burned down during its opening day laying waste to thousands of dollars worth of equipment and countless memories RELATED: 'This is too special of a place not to rebuild' Lochearn Community Club fire the community rallied together to raise funds to rebuild the center hoping to get things back up and running before the end of June RELATED: Lochearn Community Club making a push to save summer season The center has a long history dating back to the 1970s when it was one of the first private clubs in the area to be integrated community members can add new memories to decades-long history (WBFF) — One man is injured and another man has died from a car crash in Lochearn on Wednesday according to the Baltimore County Police Department ALSO READ |16-year-old boy charged with murder in quintuple shooting at Edmondson Village Police said the crash happened around 4 p.m police learned an Infiniti FX35 was driving eastbound on Liberty Road when it swerved into the westbound lane Police said the Infiniti continued to drive eastbound over a curb The Infiniti continued eastbound and hit a telephone pole and the driver of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries ALSO READ |Two teens and two adults injured in Southeast Baltimore quadruple shooting This crash is currently under investigation. has been instructed to market the former ‘Loch Earn Hotel’ Built around You.Your expert business property advisers Tony SpenceAssociate Director - Hospitality Located in the picturesque village of St Fillan’s the former hotel currently comprises 38 bedrooms but offers significant opportunities for development under new ownership including planning permission to convert the building into 22 serviced apartments The Victorian-style property overlooks Loch Earn and offers a large waterfront beer garden with sweeping views three piers and private slipway access to the Loch Associate Director at Christie & Co who is managing the sale said: “This exciting project would suit an operator or developer due to its suitability for change of use The property could be converted into an apart-hotel and its potential could be extremely rewarding for the right buyer.” The hotel is on the market with an asking price of offers over £795,000 For more information, visit: https://www.christie.com/5245055/ Visit our Business Search page to find out more about current listings. Keep up-to-date with our latest listings and more… © Christie & Co 2024 | A member of Christie Group Voe’s favourite hobby is waterskiing on Loch Earn He started waterskiing three years ago and absolutely adores it – he finds it so exciting I sat him on a kneeboard in the shallows of the loch to see how he got on and whether he liked it I got him onto the board and pulled it behind the boat I was driving I held on to the back of the board… until one day I let go sometimes even executing 180 or 360 degree turns As soon as he sees the wetsuits he gets so excited We get up to about 10mph as we whizz up and down the loch We always go past the Clachan Hotel in Lochearnhead People outside do a double take and think they’ve had one beer too many when they see us He can go through amazingly rough water no problem – some of the boats out there can produce tsunamis in their wakes He bends his knees if it gets a bit choppy and sails on through He’s the first I’ve had that can waterski It’s pretty rare a dog will want to do it They usually don’t like the noise of the engine Once Voe’s been on and we’ve zipped up and down the loch a few times he jumps on the driver of the boat to say thanks The friendly folk at Loch Earn Wakeschool will often take us out in their boats but for an adrenaline junkie found it somewhat tame On dry land he loves climbing hills with me and running alongside me on my bike his favourite occupation is chasing a ball and squeaky toys That’s so lovely because when I first brought him home as a rescue dog from the Scottish SPCA he had no idea what toys were His welcome to people does tend to be a bit over enthusiastic at times and he’ll shake a paw in the hope of receiving a treat It’s funny because I didn’t want a collie Voe was about nine months old when I got him four years ago and was such a sweet little dog He hadn’t been badly treated or anything Somebody in Shetland had a litter of puppies and couldn’t find homes for them so they brought some to the Scottish SPCA near Banchory in Aberdeenshire Numpty and Molly – who are all rescues He sleeps with Pest and Numpty but gives 17-year-old Molly a wide berth as she is rather adept at giving right hooks Why is he called Voe? He originated from Shetland and the name ‘voe’ is given to all the sea inlets there At least 15 vehicles were vandalized with swastikas and other obscene graffiti in Lochearn overnight The vehicles were in the 3700 block of Sylvan Drive and the 3600 block of Lochearn Drive One home's storm door and another home's brick facade were also spray painted police think the vandal was in the area from 11:30 p.m The person captured on footage is seen in dark pants Anyone with information about the incident or any residents with additional security footage, can contact 9-1-1 or call the Pikesville Precinct at 410-887-1279.  Loch Earn’s famous Mirror Man has yet to return to the Perthshire beauty spot Campaigners had hoped to have the statue back in place by last summer following a major fundraising appeal But the journey has been delayed to ensure the much-loved mirrored sculpture is on a solid footing when it does return Charlie Hardman has been working with St Fillans in Bloom and Take a Pride in Perthshire on the project He said fans around the world have been asking about Mirror Man’s whereabouts he insists there’s plenty going on under the surface “It might look like nothing’s happening but there’s been lots going on behind the scenes,” said Charlie “One of the issues is that we needed to have strengthening works done We’ve also been working with structural engineers to develop a new base “We need to make sure that when he does go back in the water he’s going to really stand the test of time.” Mirror Man, whose proper name is ‘Still’, was installed on Loch Earn at St Fillans in 2014 It was created by renowned Scottish sculptor and environmental artist Rob Mulholland The statue quickly became a popular tourist attraction, drawing comparisons with Anthony Gormley’s Angel of the North and the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen So there was widespread disappointment when it was removed by its then owner in 2017 Locals set to work raising funds and securing planning permission to bring it back And at the beginning of 2023 they spoke of their delight after visiting the sculptor in his Stirlingshire studio the goal was to have Mirror Man back in his place on Loch Earn by the spring or summer of last year Charlie said the return had taken a little longer Structural drawings for Mirror Man’s new base were commissioned at the end of 2023 They have only recently come back to the group And the team are now working with the contractors to figure out a final cost for the project That will determine how much additional fundraising is required Charlie says he does not want to set a potential date for Mirror Man’s return in case that jinxes it But hopes are high that the statue will be back on the loch ahead of next year’s visitor season “It’s a small community project that’s counting on the generosity of donors and funders,” he said “But everything is pretty well lined up and ready to go once the base is finished “The group has had so many inquiries from people around the world asking when Mirror Man is coming back,” Charlie added “There does seem to be a huge interest and appreciation for him.” No customers were inside during the collapse, and no employees were injured, according to a news release from the Baltimore County Office of Emergency Management Baltimore County officials are inspecting the building Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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A Lochearn man was sentenced to 45 years in prison Monday for a September 2014 murder was convicted in February of first-degree murder and related firearms violations Baltimore County Circuit Court Judge Sherrie Bailey sentenced Jones to life with all but 40 years suspended and a consecutive five-year sentence for the handgun violation with 15 additional years suspended On Sept. 20, 2014, Jonathan Watkins was found dead at Sedgemoor and Marston roads in Woodlawn from a gunshot wound to the head Police found Watkins was with an acquaintance at that corner when Jones approached and shot him in the head He was seen on surveillance video stepping out of a car nearby He was picked up by that same car after the shooting and the flagship stations for the Baltimore Ravens Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2023 on behalf of WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 BALTIMORE (WBFF) - A Baltimore teen is being charged as an adult in a carjacking that led to a fatal police pursuit in northwest Baltimore County and City Sunday afternoon of Truesdale Avenue in northeast Baltimore possessing a gun and being a minor in possession of a gun He is being held at the county corrections department without bond One suspect remains at large in the incident which began with the carjacking of a pizza driver in the Lochearn area and one was fatally struck by a police car near Pimlico in northwest Baltimore He was killed at Northern Parkway and Highgate Sign In Subscribe Now Become a free member today and receive top local stories right to your inbox Lochearn Elementary School in Rocky Mountain House shut down on Thursday due to air quality health concerns but it’s back in business today High levels of airborne mould were initially detected in at least three of the classrooms from tests by Alberta Infrastructure taken on Jan Results from a second round of tests on March 7 were released Thursday afternoon and confirmed the recent cleaning and repairs were effective and all air standards meet Health Canada guidelines 1 concern I have as a principal is the health and safety of my students and staff,” said Danielle Spencer “I understand having our school closed and then opened was a major inconvenience for a lot of people and appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work together on this.” The positive results are what the division expected after remediation work was conducted at the school on Feb the associate superintendent of corporate services with the Wild Rose School Division The recommendations in the first report from Alberta Infrastructure involved the replacing of all water stained ceiling tiles a disinfection and cleaning of all identified areas with mould and targeted mould remediation — meaning encapsulation — on some of the bulkheads overhead at the school entrance Health Canada guidelines state that acceptable readings of airborne mould can be up to a maximum total of 150 colony forming units per cubic metre of air some classrooms were showing results of 643 and 468 units The test taken last week found none of the investigated classrooms over 75 “We will continue with testing to monitor the air quality and we will also be developing a roof repair plan,” Majeran said Structural problems were pointed out in the school early in the new year when the onset of warmer weather combined with the heavy snow load on the roof began to cause leaks said water was “flowing from the ceilings” in her classroom when she returned from Christmas break the division followed up with an air quality test 12 but were only fully revealed to Lochearn staff on Wednesday evening which sparked the decision to close Lochearn on Thursday And not comfortable now that they knew the levels They didn’t want the students there so as a precautionary measure we decided it may be best to close the school until the new results came in,” Majeran said There was “no particular reason” staff were left in the dark about the exact levels of mould found in the school “They knew there was work being done but they didn’t have the results At the time we decided it was better to concentrate on cleaning it up.” Lochearn School serves students from kindergarten to Grade 5 and the roof has been the source of numerous problems over the years Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Local environmental group St Fillans in Bloom has reached a pivotal stage in its plan to reinstate the iconic ‘Still’ sculpture in Loch Earn which was made from hundreds of mirrored tiles and became popularly known as Mirror Man became a popular tourist draw after it was installed in 2014 Created by renowned Scottish sculptor and environmental artist Rob Mulholland the sculpture has been absent from the loch since October 2017 It was “put it into retirement” by the statue’s owner who remains unidentified the group has been raising funds to purchase the sculpture as well as to cover the associated costs with returning it to the loch It has now reached its fundraising target and the group celebrated last Friday by visiting the artist’s studio near Drymen Stirlingshire where the sculpture is being stored while minor repairs and strengthening works are carried out During its three years in place, Still drew comparisons with Anthony Gormley’s Angel of the North or the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen Rob said: “I’m delighted to be working with St Fillans in Bloom to return Still to Loch Earn “The sculpture has had a real journey from when it was first installed in 2014 “My original concept was to create a sculpture that symbolised the physical and spiritual relationship between humans and the natural world and it’s humbling to see the connections people have made with it across the globe.” The group is hoping to have the sculpture returned to the loch in spring or summer this year said: “We have been inundated with enquiries from locals and visitors alike who are eager to see Still returned to the village.” The group is being aided by the Take a Pride in Perth and Kinross Association which is providing project management and fundraising support The association was initiated by Perth and Kinross Council which continues to work in partnership to support 48 local volunteer “bloom” groups to carry out a wide variety of environmental and physical improvements in their local area said: “I’m delighted the association has supported St Fillans in Bloom reach this exciting project milestone “During its time in Loch Earn the sculpture gained international recognition – its return will provide a welcome boost to the local community and attract visitors to the area.” Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments. © DC Thomson Co Ltd 2025. All Rights Reserved. Christie & Co is pleased to announce the sale of the Loch Earn Brewery in the idyllic Highlands village of St Fillians within four months of the property coming to the market