B.J. Joseph The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews responded to the 8200 Block of Perry Hall Boulevard near White Marsh Mall for a reported kitchen fire at the Olive Garden. The fire was reported on Friday, Feb. 3 around noon. Motorists were advised to use caution in the area. There were no reports of injuries.
photo courtesy of Dundalk Football Twitter page- Dundalk High offensive tackle Chimdy Onoh has announced he is going to play at Penn State. The 6’6, 270 lbs. tackle narrowed his final four choices to Penn State, Michigan State, Ole Miss and Rutgers. He made his announcement of becoming a Nittany Lion at the Dundalk Owls … Read more
Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce announced their 2023 Business Award winners. A ceremony was held last week. “Congratulations to all of our 2023 Business Award winners! It was a Magical Evening indeed. We’d welcome our new board, which was sworn in at our event and we look forward to offering a lot of exciting programming … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott today joined State Senator Jill P. Carter, State Senator Charles Sydnor, Delegate Stephanie Smith, and Delegate Eric Ebersole to announce state legislation to create a Task Force on Regional Water and Wastewater. This new Task Force would be … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County crews quickly extinguished fire in a vacant home in the 400 block of John Avenue in Essex. Fire investigators have been requested to the scene. No injuries were reported. The fire was reported on Tuesday, Jan. 31 around 1 p.m.
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department were attempting to arrest two wanted suspects at the corner of Ebenezer Road and Pulaski Highway when the suspect’s vehicle struck a detective’s car on Monday, Jan. 31 around 6 a.m. The suspect’s vehicle also collided with a civilian’s vehicle. At least one detective discharged their firearm during … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews responded to an incident at Pulaski Highway and Ebenezer Road and it resulted in a road closure in White Marsh. “Police and state highways are now shutting down traffic from multiple directions leading to this intersection. Plan to avoid Pulaski Highway and Ebenezer Road and use … Read more
The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported a motor vehicle crash in White Marsh with entrapment. According to other reports, a vehicle crashed into a tree in the 10000 block of Red Lion Road on Monday, Jan. 30 around 10:05 p.m. The injuries are unknown at this time.
Baltimore County Police Essex Precinct reported a carjacking in Essex last week. Around to the reports, a victim was walking to his car in the 1200 block of Sugarhill Road when he was approached by six unknown suspects, one of whom pointed a handgun at the victim, taking his keys and phone on Wednesday, Jan. … Read more
The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews responding to the 11600 Block of Franklinville Road in Kingsville for the reported house fire. Crews arrived with smoking showing from 2 1/2 story structure. Fire was under control by 8:15 p.m The fire was reported on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 8:04 p.m.
Three BCPS juniors – Nicholas Dimitriades of Towson High School, Kayla Drummond of Parkville High School, and Nathan Harris of George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology — have emerged as the final candidates for student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County for the 2023-2024 school year. The trio were selected … Read more
Baltimore County Police Precinct 12 reported an attempted murder in Dundalk on Jan. 23. According to online records, Officers responded to the Liberty Parkway and Dunglow Road for shots fired and found multiple shell casings upon arrival. A short time later units received communication that a patient was admitted to an area hospital for shot … Read more
Edgemere Elementary School was named the elementary school winner in the 2022 Wyland National Art and Classroom Mural Challenge. As a prize, the school will receive $250 gift card in art supplies from Blick Art Materials. The 50-foot-long, award-winning mural at Edgemere Elementary was created by about 20 students in Grades 4 and 5, under … Read more
–photo courtesy of Providence Fire Volunteer Fire Company of Towson- Crews were on scene of a vehicle crash with fire at Loch Raven Blouevard & Cromwell Bridge Road in Towson. The Providence Fire Volunteer Fire Company of Towson reported the accident on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 1:20 p.m. The fire resulted in dense smoke in … Read more
The BCPS Board of Education approved a change to the county capital budget request that will allow BCPS to consider sites other than Loch Raven High for a new high school. Many community leaders do not approve of <a href=”https://www.eastcountytimes.com/school/motion-to-consider-middle-river-high-school-site-fails/”>the idea of building on the existing site</a> of Loch Raven High School. Fifth District BCPS … Read more
Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an Essex shooting. Baltimore County police officers responded to the 900 block of Holgate Dr. in Essex following reports of a shooting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 around 7:51 p.m. Once on scene, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to an … Read more
The BCPS Board of Education approved a change to the county capital budget request that will allow BCPS to consider sites other than Loch Raven High for a new high school. Many community leaders do not approve of the idea of building on the existing site of Loch Raven High School. Fifth District BCPS Board … Read more
BCPS Superintendent Darryl Williams released a statement that he would not seek a new contract. His statement is below: “After much deliberation and conversation with my family, I have decided to not seek an additional four-year contract. It has been an honor to serve as superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, and I thank the … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department announced one of its police dogs has died. Here is the official statement: “With heavy hearts, the Baltimore County Police Department shares the passing of K9 Dudas, a six-year-old patrol and narcotics detection K9. Dudas faithfully served #BCoPD and the community for six years. Our thoughts are with his handler, Ofc. … Read more
A 26-year-old inmate from the Harford County Detention Center died early Sunday morning after hanging himself in his cell. At approximately 12:15 a.m., a correctional deputy, while conducting regularly scheduled tours, found the inmate unresponsive in his cell with a sheet around his neck. Deputies immediately began lifesaving efforts and called for medical staff at … Read more
The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews were on the scene of an motor vehicle crash with entrapment in the 4500 Block of Ebenezer Road. One vehicle was reported on it’s side and one person was reported trapped. The accident was reported on Sunday, Jan. 22 before 9 a.m.