Volunteers from the Back River Restoration Committee took and released their latest water-sampling results from around the area on Aug. 11. “Samples collected at Eastern Avenue Bridge and the Wastewater Treatment Plant sampling location exceeded the 235 MPN single-sample E. coli threshold. Eastern Avenue Bridge also exceeded the threshold on August 4. The remaining locations … Read more
Baltimore County’s public high schools placed well in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list released on Tuesday, with three placing in Maryland’s top 10 high schools and five placing within the top 50. Eastern Technical High School, once again ranked first in Maryland, is ranked 46th nationally. In addition to … Read more
Clean Bread and Cheese Creek released a statement on its Facebook page that this might be the end of Clean Bread and Cheese Creek community cleanups since the group’s vehicle can’t be repaired. Here is the full statement: “It is with a very heavy heart I must this is is most likely the end of … Read more
The body of a missing boater was found near Miami Beach He was identified as Todd Andrew Foehrkolb of Essex. Rescue crews began searching for a missing boater on Saturday around 7:55 p.m. in the area of Miami Beach. His body was recovered on Monday morning.
7The following article and photo has been submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks For more than 40 years, volunteers have supported the restoration and improvement of Historic Jerusalem Mill Village. In 1961, the State of Maryland acquired the remnants of the mill and village as part of Gunpowder Falls State Park, but left … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported homicide detectives have arrested 22-year-old male Deandre Neal in connection to the double homicide that occurred in the unit block of Banyan Wood Court in Essex on Monday, Aug. 10 at approximately 11:25 a.m. Police identified 19-year-old Donielle Mack and 19-year-old Izick Aminartey as the victims who were killed. Neal is … Read more
The following article was submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks about his legislation requiring posting of warehouse proposals In September, I will introduce legislation that requires public input on major warehouse proposals. The legislation comes after an investigation and public hearing into how a warehouse was approved in Wilson Point despite the County … Read more
Essex-Holly Neck Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 2621 will host a community bazaar on Saturday Sept. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at 206 Riverside Road off Mace Avenue in Essex. Shop local and support small businesses with a variety of vendors and support your local VFW.Food will also be available. Please call … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has nominated longtime former educator Tricia Sokolowski to serve on the Advisory Committee on Public School Capacity. The committee is a nine-member panel created to advise county officials, the School Superintendent, and the Baltimore County Board of Education on ways to monitor and prevent public school overcrowding. Councilman Marks … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department Fire reported a Carney house fire on Saturday. The fire was reported on the first floor of single family home on Fountain Ridge Circle around 6:22 p.m. The fire waa extinguished and a Hazmat unit was requested for possible lithium battery involvement. The cause of the fire os under investigation.
Baltimore County Fire Department reported an open water rescue at Miami Beach Park in Middle River. Accord to the reports, a person was missing in the water Crews removed one person with unknown injuries attempting to locate the missing person. Divers and marine units are conducting a search in the water and mutual aid was … Read more
Maryland State Police are investigating a crash that killed a Nottingham woman on early Friday morning in Rosedale. State troopers responded to the area of northbound I-95 at mile marker 62.3 for a report of a crash involving a tractor-trailer around 3 a.m. The preliminary investigation indicates that the tractor-trailer had a flat tire and was … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a vehicle crashed into a commerical building in Dundalk on Friday evening. According to the report, no injuries were reported. The incident was reported in the 7800 block of Wise Avenue around 6:51 p.m.
Kingsville Fireworks have been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 to make up for the rainout on July 5. “We know you’ve been waiting for this announcement, and we truly appreciate your patience as we worked behind the scenes to make this happen,” said a statement from Kingsville Fireworks. “Rescheduling a fireworks event isn’t as simple … Read more
Councilman David Marks will attend food truck nights at TWO local volunteer fire companies and asking the public’s help to donate school supplies for local schools! Mark’s office will be at both events to collect supply donations and its a chance to enjoy an evening out with families at these popular food truck events on … Read more
The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reported a tornado was confirmed at the Seagirt Marine Terminal in the Port of Baltimore and in Dundalk on Monday. According to the report, it started on Monday afternoon when a line of severe thunderstorms moved into the area . The line interacted with the bay breeze, causing a brief … Read more
The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long with his recap of the Special Session I can’t believe Maryland’s Democratic leadership called a special session and made congressional redistricting a priority when Marylanders are struggling with the cost of living, taxes, infrastructure, public safety, and so many other issues that directly affect our families. … Read more
Two juvenile suspects are now in police custody following the homicide that occurred in Essex on Monday morning. Police were called to the unit block of Bladen Road at approximately 11:50 a.m. for a shooting. Officers arrested one of the juvenile suspects Monday evening. A second suspect was taken into custody following a barricade that … Read more
The Tarr Family Farm is hosting Country in the Quarters on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 3 to 10 p.m. at the Tarr Family Farm, 1310 Bowleys Quarters Road in Middle River. This event has live country music, benefiting the Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website.
William Heiser, who began his term as superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) on July 1, 2026, announced the members of his transition team. The 36-member team includes business and community partners; current and retired BCPS educators, staff, and administrators; representatives of Baltimore-area colleges and universities; and employee association leaders. The transition team members … Read more
update- An arrest has been made It was a tough day for Baltimore County Police as they reported three shooting deaths in Essex on Monday. The first shooting was a double homicide on Banyan Wood Court. around 11:30 a.m. Another shooting was reported at approximately 11:50 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 10 in the unit block … Read more