B.J. Joseph 
Six graduating seniors from across the county were honored with Allied Sports scholarships during an awards ceremony at Baltimore County Public Schools headquarters on May 24. The BCPS Allied Sports program, which began in the 1994-1995 school year, is an inclusive program that provides students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports … Read more
-photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine- Units from the Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine reported a residential fire in the Middle River area on Sunday, May 28. Crews on the scene arrived to find a roof fire on Buckboard Lane in Chase. There was no information on any injuries … Read more
-The following Memorial Day message was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of District 6- We should honor all the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect our freedoms every day, but we especially need to remember their sacrifices on this Memorial Day. Freedom is not always free, and we must continue to … Read more
Baltimore County officers responded to the intersection of Perring Parkway & E Joppa Road in Carney for reports of a shooting on Sunday, May 28 around 11:30 p.m. One victim has been transported to an area hospital at this time. More information will be provided once available.
-photo courtesy of BCPS- Carter Sparwasser of Parkville High School has been named the male winner of the 36th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship prizes. Presented by the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Athletics, the prestigious honors were awarded during a ceremony on May 24 at BCPS administrative offices. Hallie Shepard … Read more
_The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- Anti-Second Amendment advocates in Annapolis were busy again this year. They have made a determined and concentrated attempt to pass unconstitutional legislation after the Supreme Court’s NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling abolished the State’s restrictions on wear … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported six residents were displaced after a 2-alarm fire damaged multiple townhouses in the 6000 block of Radecke Avenue in Rosedale. Crews arrived to heavy fire conditions around on Friday around 2 a.m. No injuries reported. Cause is under investigation.
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is trying to stop a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at the Old LaFarge Quarry site near Earls Road in Middle River and introduced legislation to revoke the project. The plan is under the development of BC Middle River LLC, and calls for an industrial complex. Marks and other Middle River … Read more
The Holly Hill Memorial Day service will take place at Lamky Luther Whitehead Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 29 at 9 a.m. The service is located at 10201 Bird River Road in Middle River. This event gives us the opportunity to honor respect and recognize those heroes that sacrificed their lives in service to our … Read more
Baltimore County detectives arrested and charged 32-year-old Kenneth Davis in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Tracey Carrington on Wednesday. The homicide occurred on September 6, 2018, in the unit block of W. Overlea Avenue in Overlea. Carrington was shot multiple times as she attempted to enter into a vehicle. She was later pronounced … Read more
-photo courtesy of Maryland Department of Transportation- Southbound I-895 access was closed from the I-95/I-895 split after Maryland Department of Transportation [MDOT] reported a spill cleanup from overturned tractor trailer crash on Moravia overpass on Wednesday. MDE HAZMAT crews were on the scene for the clean up. The accident was reported around noon on May … Read more
-The following statement was submitted by Councilman David Marks about his attempt to revoke the Planned Unit Development at the Lafarge Quarry in Middle River near Earls Road- The Baltimore County Council will shortly consider my legislation to revoke the application for the Planned Unit Development at the Lafarge Quarry. I believe there are too … Read more
-photo courtesy of Eastern Tech Athletic Department- Eastern Tech softball was one win away from a trip to the 2A state softball, but the Mavericks fell short in a 7 to 0 loss to Rising Sun of Cecil County. The Essex based school is ranked 9th by the Baltimore Sun. The Mavericks defeated Sparrows Point … Read more
-Parkside High celebrates after defeating Sparrows Point 7 to 0 Photo courtesy of Parkside High Facebook page- Sparrows Point High School’s baseball season came to an end as the Pointers were defeated by Parkside of Salisbury in the 2A State Semifinals 7 to 0. The game was played on Tuesday evening in Waldorf. The Pointers … Read more
-photo courtesy of Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc.- Middle River has lost a key member of its community as the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. has reported Ronnie “Daddy Kool” Alder, Sr. has passed away. According to his obituary from Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, “Daddy Kool” was 80 … Read more
The Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s finalists for their annual awards for Excellence in Education. “Being selected as a finalist is an accomplishment worthy of celebration! Congratulations to all of our nominated educators and support professionals,” said a statement from the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber. The awards ceremony and reception will take place … Read more
Members of the Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an Essex fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, May 20 at approximately 7:30 p.m. The crash happened along Route 702 and I-695. Investigators have determined the operator of a 2010 Kia Forte was traveling northbound on Route 702 when he … Read more
The following statement was released by County Councilman David Marks about the Bowleys Quarters sewer project that has caused traffic issues in the area. If you live or work in Bowleys Quarters, please be mindful of the second part of the sewer project that will occur from Tuesday to Thursday on westbound Carroll Island Road … Read more
Members of the local community joined the Baltimore County Police Department and the parents of Police Officer First Class Amy Sorrells Caprio to honor the fallen officer, who lost her life in the line of duty five years ago. Sen. Kathy Klausmeier, Del. Carl Jackson and students from Gunpowder Elementary also joined for an annual … Read more
Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested and charged two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Shalia Hendrix on May 5 in Essex. The homicide occurred in the area of Route 702 and Marlyn Avenue. While the incident was initially reported as a motor vehicle crash, when officers arrived … Read more
First Financial Federal Credit Union awarded $3,000 scholarships to each high school within their field of membership. Participating high schools included Baltimore, Carroll, Somerset and Worcester County Public Schools, as well as the private schools that we serve. Additional scholarships were made available to existing student members who attended schools outside of our field of … Read more