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-photo courtesy of BCPS- Maja Durkovic, a Grade 12 student at Eastern Technical High School and president of the Maryland Association of Student Councils, has been selected as one of two Maryland students to participate in the 61st annual United States Senate Youth Program. Designed as an educational experience for student leaders interested in public … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested and charged Middle River resident 49-year-old Craig Clontz with five counts of possession of child pornography. During this investigation, detectives learned that Clontz was an employee with of the Baltimore County Public Schools. Clontz is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention … Read more
At their first meeting as new members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County on December 6, Jane Lichter was selected to serve as Board chair while Robin Harvey was selected as vice chair. Both officers will serve a one-year term. A resident of Pikesville, Lichter (District 2) was elected to the Board of … Read more
Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers are investigating a shooting that occurred late Monday night along northbound I-95 in Baltimore County. According to the preliminary investigation, a dispute between the drivers of a silver Ford F-150 pickup truck and a dark sedan began at approximately 10:20 p.m. near the outer loop of I-695 at Exit … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported their tactical team and hostage negotiations team have been requested to the 2800 block of Munster Road in Cub Hill in northeast Baltimore County for a barricade situation. The incident was reported by Baltimore County Police on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. The situation was later resolved.
Eastern Tech High School was evacuated on Wednesday morning. Around to an email, the members of the school staff noticed a smoke smell in the building around 10:25 a.m. The school was evacuated, and the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCFD) was called to the scene. The BCFD investigated and allowed students and staff to return … Read more
Perry Hall Middle School sent out an email to parents explaining that the school was evacuated on Thursday morning. According to the email, the grounds crew at the school noticed an odor of gas around 9:45 a.m. Students and staff evacuated the building, and the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCFD) and was called to the … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Fire crews in Dundalk reported that firefighters have extinguished a quick moving fire at a restuarant in the 7700 block of Westfield Road in Dundalk. The Baltimore County Fire Department reported the fire on Tuesday around 10:31 a.m. No injuries were reported and the fire was under control … Read more
Join Back River Restoration Committee in cleaning up Race Road in Rosedale on Saturday, December 10 starting at 9 a. Gloves, bags, grabbers, etc. will be provided for all volunteers. Community service and student service-learning hours are available for those that may need them. For more information, visit their website
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski was sworn in today for his second term as Baltimore County’s fourteenth county executive, vowing to continue his administration’s historic investments in public education, provide open and accessible government, and ongoing work to enhance Baltimore County residents’ quality of life. Hundreds of guests, elected officials, County employees and members of … Read more
The AVENUE at White Marsh announced that it has canceled its holiday parade for Saturday morning because of rain. It was scheduled for a 10 a.m. start. The shopping center released a statement on Thursday that the parade would go on rain or shine despite the forecast of rain. Their Facebook page said on Saturday … Read more
The Baltimore County Fire Department reported that crews were on scene of a working basement fire inside a two-story rowhome in the 7400 block of Rabon Avenue in Dundalk. All occupants are reported out of the house and no injuries have been reported. The fire was reported on Saturday at 7:42 a.m. and was under … Read more
The Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society’s Christmas train garden display is now open. The operating hours are Monday through Friday: 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 1 to 8 p.m. In addition to the garden please take the opportunity to visit the fully stocked Gift Shop area. The museum is located 4 Center Place in … Read more
Due to freezing temps, the Baltimore County Freezing Weather Shelters will be open from Friday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 4. There are located at Eastern Family Resource Center 9150 Franklin Square Drive in Rosedale and the Woodlawn Community Health Center, 1811 Woodlawn Drive in Woodlawn. The shelter is open from 9 p.m. to 6 … Read more
The Essex Volunteer Fire Company will hold a tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Back River United Methodist Church, 544 Back River Neck Road. Santa will arrive on a fire engine around 7:30 p.m. The full “Santa on a fire engine” schedule for the Essex area will be … Read more
–photo courtesy of Bear Creek Sailing Association Facebook page- Bear Creek Lighted Boat Parade is back again for its 3rd year and is scheduled for Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. starting at the Hard Yacht Cafe. The route will begin by going out the creek and through the Peninsula Expressway draw bridge. Great viewing locations … Read more
Kingsville Volunteer Kyle Heidel attended the 15th Annual Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce event, where he received a Hometown Hero Award! “Kyle is one of our young, motivated , energetic and dedicated Kingsville Volunteers who loves helping others and giving back to his community,” said a statement from the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. “Congrats to … Read more
Rain is in the forecast for Saturday and many holiday events are scheduled in the area for that day. Dundalk already canceled its Christmas Parade but the AVENUE at White Marsh said its holiday parade is still scheduled regardless of the forecast. “Our 25th Annual Holiday Parade is this Saturday at 10 a.m. And for … Read more
The Dundalk Renaissance Corp. announced that the Dundalk Christmas Parade has been canceled due to the forecast of rain. It was schedule for Saturday afternoon. The parade is organized by the Dundalk Eastfield Rec. Council. According to the DRC, the rec. council made the decision. The event was part of DRC’s Holiday Hoopla. Here is … Read more
The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum’s 9th annual Plane and Train Garden will run from Nov. 26 to Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at the 5 Story Office Building at 2323 Eastern Blvd. in Middle River. Adult visitors need a photo ID for entry into the building. Travel on over to Middle … Read more
A 49-year-old man trapped in a Nov. 19 dwelling fire in Dundalk has died. The victim has been identified by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner as Anthony Polsino. He was pronounced dead on Nov. 22 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Cause and manner of death are pending by the OCME. Career and … Read more