Scheduled repairs are coming to a close on the historic Jericho Covered Bridge as Baltimore County makes efforts to preserve one of the area’s most recognizable landmarks. All work is expected to be completed on Wednesday, August 26, at which time the detour will be ended. For over 160 years, the Jericho Covered Bridge, crossing … Read more
–The following article and photo was submitted by the Office of Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his meeting for the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant- For decades, residents of Eastern Baltimore County have dealt with the consequences of mismanagement at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant—including pollution, persistent odors, environmental concerns, and impacts on … Read more
The Perry Hall community celebrated the opening of the renovated historic Perry Hall School at 9317 Belair Road, on Aug. 22, which will now be United Hearts Adult Medical Daycare. Built in 1928, the school originally housed six classrooms to serve the growing Perry Hall community. The building was later used as an “annex” … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department reported a fatal shooting in the Essex area early Sunday morning. According to police, the shooting occurred on Aug. 23 at approximately 1:55 a.m., in the 800 block of Woodrow Avenue. An adult female was pronounced deceased at the scene. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
-photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Local crews were dispatched to the intersection of Honeygo Boulevard and White Marsh Boulevard for a reported motor vehicle collision in Nottingham on Saturday. The accident was reported around 4 p.m. at the intersection of White Marsh Boulevard and Honeygo Boulevard According to the White Marsh Volunteer … Read more
Baltimore County Police report charges are pending against several suspects following a shooting investigation in Dundalk on Friday. Officers responded to the 3500 block of McShane Way around 3:30 p.m. for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 41-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. … Read more
Giant Food opened its newly remodeled Parkville store located at 7709 Hartford Road on August 7. The grand reopening showcased modernized amenities, including an expanded seafood department, a broader selection of international foods, a Ledo pizza Corner Shop, a full-service sushi bar with in-store chef, and a variety of prepared food offerings. “Being part of … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting in the Dundalk area. At least one adult male has been transported to an area hospital. The shooting was reported on Friday afternoon in the 3500 block of McShane Way. There is no further information.
Delegate Ryan Nawrocki announced the Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $250,000 to help transform the former Charles P. Crane Plant site in Bowleys Quarters into a new public park. “I was proud to help secure these funds alongside Delegate Kathy Szeliga, Senator J.B. Jennings and Councilman David Marks,” Nawrocki said. “This investment will help … Read more
–photo courtesy of Perry Hall Elementary Facebook- Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Board of Education Member Julie Henn announced today that the air conditioning improvements at Perry Hall Elementary School are expected to be completed by the first day of school. The new cooling units were installed in the cafeteria and gymnasium.. A decade … Read more
National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington stated that strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and into the evening. There is also a slight risk for severe weather with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes possible. For more information, visit weather.gov
The following article was released by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about the case at Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School. Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are appalled by the report that an ex-Maryland Department of Juvenile Services employee has pleaded guilty to 11 counts of child sex abuse at an all-boys … Read more
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.
The 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