–photo courtesy of Essex Community Development Corporation- Eastern Tech is still undefeated, Parkville gets first win of year. Dundalk and Sparrows Point get wins. Parkville and Patapsco fall to 0-4. Towson 12 Chesapeake 0 The Bayhawks were trying to win three straight and build momentum after their upset with over Sparrows Point but fell to … Read more
Amy Ryan of Sparrows Point Middle School, was named Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Maryland Ryan has been at Sparrows Point Middle for 29 years. The National Board-Certified Teacher and athletic advisor spends her career empowering students to build lifelong fitness habits. Ryan … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in Middle River on Sunday. Crews arrived to heavy smoke and fire in a house on Chandelle Road just before 1:30 p.m. The fire was under control by 2 p.m. All occupants were evacuated and no injuries were reported. A second alarm was called but canceled.
Dundalk Flag Football improved to 4-0 after a 25-0 win over Chesapeake last week. Dundalk jumped out to a 12-0 lead at halftime and added 13 more points in the second half. The Owls picked up a touchdown run from Izabella Dawkins. The Owls have been led by Hailey Logan, Dawkins and Aayana Hammonds this year. … Read more
Baltimore County Police announced that Detective A. Bray was named the Parkville Precinct’s 2026 Officer of the Year by the Precinct 8 PCRC. Bray was also presented with several citations and proclamations from elected officials. “Thank you, Officer Bray, for your outstanding dedication and service. We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished,” said a statement from … Read more
The following article was submitted by the Office of Baltimore County Councilman David Marks Fifth District Councilman David Marks announced that St. Michael Lutheran Church in Perry Hall will receive $82,570 through Baltimore County’s FY 2027 Community Improvement Grant Program to transform an unused parking area into a new, environmentally sustainable community green space. The … Read more
The following article was submitted by District 8 Senate candidate Yahu Blackwell and edited by eastcountytimes.com District 8 nominees Yahu Blackwell for State Senate and Glen Geelhaar for the House of Delegates announced a “commitment to workforce development and vocational education.” The Republican duo said they want to encourage individuals through vocational training and called … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a train fire in Essex. According to the report, the fire was on an Amtrak train on the tracks near Canberra Drive and Waterview Way. It was extinguished at 6:30 p.m. and the train continued to its next stop. One person was reported with minor injuries but refused to be … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will paint the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway/Patapsco Freeway) inner and outer loop bridges over Morse Lane and the Norfolk Southern railroad line in Dundalk three weekends beginning Saturday, September 26 between 7 a.m-7 p.m. The work will continue on Saturday, October 3 and October 10, weather permitting. Crews … Read more
The Velvet Masquerade, a fundraiser supporting BMORE Community Theatre’s inaugural production is set for Halloween, Oct. 31, from 7 p.m. to 11p.m. at Hawks Pleasure Club, 430 Riverside Drive, in Essex. This is a special evening of mystery, masks, music, and theatrical enchantment that will serve as a fundraiser to help support the production of … Read more
Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum is holding a Car Show and Open Cockpit event on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center, 2323 Eastern Blvd. in Middle River. The classic car show is free from: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open Cockpit is from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is Included with … Read more
A husband and wife are trying to get elected in Eastern Baltimore County for two different offices Dr. Artus Huffman is a Democrat running for the House of Delegates in District 6 (Dundalk, Edgemere, Essex and portions of Rosedale and Middle River). Sharonda Dillard-Huffman is running as a Democrat for Council 8 (Essex and Middle … Read more
The following article was submitted by the Office of Councilman David Marks Baltimore County Councilman David Marks applauded the County Council’s passage of several pieces of legislation he sponsored or cosponsored: • Legislation that extends the data center moratorium in Baltimore County to December 2027; • A bill that makes it easier for Baltimore County … Read more
Baltimore County Public Library will hold a Shred Day at the Essex Branch, 1110 Eastern Avenue. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per … Read more
A former Perry Hall High gym teacher was sentenced to 25 years in prison, after he plead guilty to numerous child sex abuse charges. Sean Brooks was arrested in June 2025 with sexual abuse of a minor, which stemmed from alleged crimes that occurred on school premises. Court records show that the 41-year-old was sentenced … Read more
Chesapeake and Kenwood both had upset wins. The Bayhawks knocked off undefeated Sparrows Point and Kenwood upsets County powerhouse Hereford. Dundalk gets its first win. Perry Hall, Patapsco and Parkville still winless. Here is a Week 3 recap Dundalk 29 Overlea 12 The Owls get their first win of the season by defeating Overlea. Dundalk … Read more
The Harford Park Community Association will present a candidate forum for voters in the upcoming election. The program will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Harford Park Community Building located at 2522 Linwood Road, from 7 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) and will also be streamed live on Zoom. The … Read more
The following article has been submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long Thank you to everyone who attended my town hall on Sept. 10. We had a great discussion regarding the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (BRWWTP) and the steps I am taking to demand accountability for the ongoing conditions at the facility. I have … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Fire crews were battling a house fire in Edgemere on Friday. According to the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department the fire was reported in the 2500 block of Maple Road around 9:45 p.m. Arriving crews found heavy fire showing and the fire was quickly extinguished. … Read more
Dundalk finally got its offense going and picked up their first win of the season 29-12 at home against Overlea. Dundalk quarterback Darryl Reid had two touchdowns passes and running back Qamar Wise had two touchdowns on the ground. Wise had all of Dundalk’s yardage of the Owl’s two-play drive before the half. Reid connected … Read more
The community is invited to rededicate the new Gerald L. Martin Track at Perry Hall High School, recently renovated thanks to county and state funding. The ceremony is set for Friday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m., right before a Perry Hall Girls Soccer game against St. Paul. The track is named for longtime cross-country and … Read more