B.J. Joseph 
-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Internet Gaming that passed by the Maryland General Assembly- Currently in the Maryland Legislation there is a bill number HB1319 on Internet Gaming. This legislation will allow casino games online. While it would create additional revenue for the state and easier access, it … Read more
-photo courtesy of CCBC Essex Athletics/NJCAA Basketball- The CCBC Essex Knights Women’s Basketball team is back in the NJCAA National Championship Division II Tournament Final Four after defeating Iowa Wester Reivers 70-47 on Wednesday in Joplin, Missouri. This is their third straight trip to the Woman’s NJCAA Final Four. According to the CCBC Essex Athletics … Read more
Zeljko Koretic of Middle River has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch ten different species of fish in Maryland at trophy-size length. Koretic is the seventh Master Angler since the program began in 2019. A Sparrows Point Man recently … Read more
-photo courtesy of MDTA- Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported one of its maintenance vehicles was struck by a tractor trailer on northbound I-95 at the Eastern Avenue exit on Tuesday. It was reported that three MDTA maintenance workers were cleaning up litter, saw the crash coming and jumped out of the way. All three crew … Read more
Baltimore County detectives arrested 26-year-old Alex Rich who had multiple open warrants related to theft schemes throughout the area on March 15. Rich remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Currently, the Baltimore County Police Department would like to remind residents to report any suspicious individuals or activity by immediately calling 911. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- A 70-year-old woman died yesterday in a one-alarm Dundalk house fire. The victim is Barbara Spokus, of the 3100 block of Shortway in Dundalk. Fire crews responded to the 3100 block of Shortway at 2:30 a.m. for a report of a dwelling fire with rescue. Units arrived three … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority reminds motorists that construction is about to begin on I-695 in Sparrows Point. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction of I-695 between Bear Creek and MD 151. This will begin in mid-April (weather dependent), two-way traffic (one lane in each direction separated by a barrier) will be … Read more
– photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department– Fire crews responded to reports of a Sunday afternoon house fire in Nottingham. Baltimore County Fire Department reported the dwelling fire in the hundred block of Heavrin Court just before 5 p.m. Crews arrived and found a fully-involved deck fire with extension into the home. One dog … Read more
The Back River Restoration Committee will hold a cleanup in the Rosedale area on Saturday, March 30. BRRC will hold the cleanup behind Red House Run Elementary School, 1717 Weyburn Avenue. Interested volunteers are invited to meet at the school parking lot at 9 a.m. All supplies will be provided by BRRC. For more information, … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a two-alarm dwelling fire displaces five adults & two children in Parkville. Fire crews responded to the hundred block of Pearlwood Court on Monday, March 18 at 2:40 a.m. to find fire coming from both floors of the home. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a dwelling fire in the 3100 block of Shortway in Dundalk claimed the life of an adult female. Crews responded at 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 18 to find flames coming the home. An adult male was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. One adult female was pronounced dead … Read more
A shooting was reported in Middle River overnight. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 100 block of Kingston Road in the Hawthorne area following reports of a shooting on Sunday, March 17 before 3 a.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult male outside the location suffering from … Read more
Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 8200 block of Perry Hall Blvd near White Marsh Mall following reports of a shooting on Sunday March 17, at approximately 1:10 a.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult female outside the location suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a fire at the Oliver Beach Community Hall on Friday around 10:30 p.m. The hall is located at 13203 Susquehanna Rd. in Chase. The Oliver Beach Improvement Association (OBIA) reported that no one was at the hall during the fire, but the building will remain unavailable as they … Read more
-The following article and photo was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long in opposition of HB1515, which would place a tax on services- Currently, in the Maryland Government there is a 761-million-dollar deficit. By 2026, the state will have a deficit of over 3 billion. This is unacceptable and must be addressed. This is more … Read more
-Article & photo courtesy of CCBC Athletics- The CCBC Essex Knights women’s basketball team defeated CCBC Catonsville 63-61 on Saturday to become back-to-back-to-back Region 20 DII champions, and earning their spot in the NJCAA National Championship Tournament in Joplin, Missouri. Both teams knew from the start that the game would be a grind and the … Read more
Baltimore County Police are investigating a double murder in Middle River. Officers from the Essex Precinct responded to the 9600 block of Pulaski Highway, for a reported shooting on Thursday around 8:30 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they located two adult male victims who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Both males were pronounced deceased … Read more
–photo courtesy of Twitter.com/@RodriguezHobbs- Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts principal Dr. Scott Rodriguez-Hobbs has been named Baltimore County Public Schools High School principal and is a finalist for BCPS Principal of the Year. “When I first got the call I did not believe it. I love my job and think that I … Read more
This story has been updated as police reported both victims have died. Baltimore County Police reported officers are on the scene of a double-shooting in the area of Pulaski Highway and Pulaski Park Drive in Middle River. The shooting was reported on Thursday before 9 p.m. Two people were reported shot. Their condition is unknown. … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department will activate six new speed camera locations in the following five school zones on Monday, March 18. The only new location in eastern Baltimore County is at Perry Hall Middle School, 4300 block of Ebenezer Road (eastbound) Other cameras will be installed: • Lamb of God School, 4400 block of … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a new section of its project to ease congestion and improve reliability along I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) the week of March 18. When completed, the project will convert portions of the median shoulder along I-695 between I-70 and MD 43 (White Marsh Boulevard) into an additional travel … Read more