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Maryland State Police on the Scene of a Serious Accident on I-340

Maryland State Police on the Scene of a Serious Accident on I-340

  FREDERICK, MD.  (LG)    Maryland State Police are working a two vehicle collision on eastbound Route 340, right around exit 67.  Authorities say the roadway will be shut down for an extended period of time.  No other details are available at this time. Check back for updates.   By Loretta Gaines

A BBB Study of the Epidemic of Counterfeit Goods Sold Online

A BBB Study of the Epidemic of Counterfeit Goods Sold Online

BALTIMORE, MD.    The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received thousands of complaints from people who have shopped for goods online and received counterfeits instead of what they ordered. Sales of counterfeit goods have exploded worldwide in recent years, and many of them pose significant health and safety risks. Organized criminals operating out of China…

State of Maryland Takes Legal Action Against Drug Industry

State of Maryland Takes Legal Action Against Drug Industry

  BALTIMORE (AP) — The state of Maryland is accusing members of the family that owns the pharmaceutical company that makes OxyContin of deceptively marketing the drug. The state joined four others Thursday in announcing legal actions seeking to hold the drug industry accountable for an opioid overdose and addiction crisis. The office of Maryland…