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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and TurnAround is honoring the life of Jacobi. His young life was cut short by domestic violence on Christmas Eve 2024 at their home in East Baltimore County. At the request of his family, TurnAround’s Dundalk location will officially be named in his memory, ensuring that we never forget … Read more
Dundalk Patapsco and Perry Hall pick up wins last Friday night against Kenwood, Eastern Tech and Parkville. Sparrows Point remains undefeated and Chesapeake and Overlea suffered losses. Here is a recap of Week 4 football in eastern Baltimore County: Patapsco 28 Eastern Tech 24 Patriot quarterback Wyatt Perry’s three touchdowns helped improve his team to … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a pedestrian was traveling on Merritt Boulevard on a skateboard and was involved in a fatal crash on Wednesday morning. After an investigation, police said the man was struck by a 2001 Toyota Tacoma at the intersection of Merritt Boulevard and Westfield Road in Dundalk around 5:45 a.m. The man was … Read more
North Point Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will hold Community Shred Day on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Destroy your confidential household paperwork at Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only. The North Point Branch is … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks about the Honeygo Run Reclamation Center– On September 29, I toured the Honeygo Run Reclamation Center to learn more about the progress of this landfill and discuss future disposal plans. Since I started to represent this area, I have tried to address concerns I … Read more
A July home explosion in Rosedale has been ruled an arson by Baltimore County fire investigators. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, 66-year-old Mark Hawkins, the property owner, was arrested and charged with Arson – First Degree and Malicious Burning – First Degree. This charges are a result in the connection with the explosion … Read more
Harford Hills Elementary School sent out a letter to parents on Monday informing them of an incident at the school. According to the school principal, a student allegedly wrote “highly inappropriate and threatening statements” in a notebook. Those statements contained messages of self-harm and a list of students and staff members that the student wanted … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation announced it will begin constructing the roundabout project the intersection of Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road in Perry Hall next week. Here is the full statement from Baltimore County Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation, weather permitting, will begin work Tuesday, Oct. 7 on an … Read more
Baltimore City DPW will hold two Consent Decree Public Meetings on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations. These meetings are free and open to the public. The first meeting will be held on Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Middle Branch Fitness & Wellness Center, 201 Reedbird Avenue in Baltimore. The second meeting will be … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDTA– Maryland Transportation Authority announced progress continues for the Key Bridge rebuiild as Test Pile arrived at the rebuild site last week. Here is the offical release from MDTA The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced the Test Pile Program for the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to begin … Read more
–Perry Hall wide receiver Eyob Menkir breaks away from Parkville defenders on his way to a 56-yard touchdown reception.- Perry Hall got its first win of the year Friday by defeating Parkville at home. The Gators built a 29-8 lead in the third quarter and held on to win 29-20. The Gators were led by … Read more
Shamar Johnson returned a 75-yard kickoff return for Patapsco. –photo courtesy of Rick Currier – Patapsco used quarterback Wyatt Perry’s three touchdowns and a second half defensive shutout to defeat Eastern Tech at home 28-24. The Mavericks fall to 1-3 and the Patriots are now 2-2. “This win was extremely important. We had two weeks … Read more
Maryland Natural Resources Police reported a Parkville man was charged after hit-and-run after hitting a marked NRP Patrol vehicle in Ellicott City Here is the statement from NRP: On June 20, a Maryland Natural Resources Police officer on routine patrol was rear-ended by another car, whose driver fled the scene. Traveling westbound on Frederick Road … Read more
-Midfielder Ola Falobi shoots around Perry Hall goalie Aiden Gutierrez to put Eastern Tech up 2-0- Eastern Tech star trio of Dylan Dunn, Ola Falobi and Jake Locklear all scored goals in a 3-1 victory over Perry Hall on Wednesday. Eastern Tech applied pressure on the Perry Hall defense most of the first half, but … Read more
Sixth District Delegate Bob Long stopped by Eastern Tech High School to recognize the Essex school for being named the best in the state “I am pleased to recognize a positive achievement in our District. I awarded Eastern Technical High School a citation from the House of Delegate’s for being named top school in Maryland. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman Mike Ertel- Officer Nicholas Borsa was named Officer of the Year by the Parkville Police Community Relations Council (PCRC) He was honored at an awards ceremony at Christus Victor Lutheran Church on Tuesday night. Delegate Ryan Nawrocki presented Borsa a Maryland House of Delegates Citation in recognition of his award. According … Read more
Senator Carl Jackson will be hosting elected officials and local leaders on a tour of Dowden Chapel and Cemetery on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 12:30 p.m. This was an important African American landmark located in Maryland’s 8th Legislative District, that has deep roots in Maryland’s history. Dowden Chapel and Cemetery is located at 4310 Ridge … Read more
– photo courtesy of One Tech Boosters- Dundalk and Eastern Tech get their first football wins of the year. Parkville upsets Dulaney and Sparrows Point is still undefeated. Here is a recap of Week 3 football in eastern Baltimore County: Eastern Tech 26 Lansdowne 12 The Mavericks picked up their first win of the year … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold a Waterfront Festival – a FREE day of fun, learning, and celebration by the bay on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Rocky Point Park, 2200 Rocky Point Road in Essex Admission and parking are free. The … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Fire crews responded to a report of an explosion inside the boiler area at White Marsh Police Precinct 9, located at 8220 Perry Hall Blvd. on Tuesday around 10:50 a.m. Baltimore County Fire Department reported fire crews from the Fullerton Fire Station arrived within minutes and reported there was … Read more
Baltimore County Police released information about a threat made at Sparrows Point Middle School. Here is the official release: Baltimore County Police School Resource Officers and detectives from Baltimore County Police Department’s Behavioral Assessment Unit have been working closely with our partners at Baltimore County Public Schools to address reported threats shared online by an … Read more