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Eastcountytimes.com will preview some of the local races and candidates for the Nov. 8 Election. Here is County Councilman David Marks. He is a Republican seeking a fourth term on the County Council in District 5. Why have you decided to run for county council? I’ve been a bipartisan problem-solver who gets things done. Working … Read more
Perry Hall High School was on lockdown after an incident outside the school on Tuesday. Baltimore County Police responded to a reported assault near Perry Hall High this afternoon. One person was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are currently investigating. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available All after … Read more
Local schools went 3-5 last week as only Dundalk, Eastern Tech and Mt. Carmel won. Kenwood, Overlea, Perry Hall, Parkville and Sparrows Point suffered losses. Patapsco and Chesapeake were only area schools that played each other. Owings Mills 22 Kenwood 6 Kenwood dropped to 1-4 on the year. Chesapeake-AA 24 Perry Hall 9 After winning … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools has received a donation of $26,413 to help fight food insecurity among students. The money was raised during Giant Food’s Nourishing Our Youth food initiative. “We deeply appreciate this generous donation from Giant Food and its customers,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Partners such as Giant Food demonstrate enduring … Read more
Eastcountytimes.com will preview some of the local races and candidates for the Nov. 8 Election. First is Mike Ertel. He is a Democrat running for County Council in District 6. Why have you decided to run for county council? I decided to run for County Council as I’ve been a community leader for 20+ years … Read more
Officer L. Nguyen has been awarded Dundalk Precinct 12 Officer of the Month due to his proactive approach to both crime and traffic safety. Additionally, his dilegence, reliability and willingness to pitch in for any assignment and task have made him a proven asset to both the department and the community he serves.
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Crews from the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to a crash involving five tractor trailers and two passenger vehicles on southbound I-95 at New Forge Road Tuesday at 1:12a.m. The highway was closed due to a large debris field and fuel spill. one patient was extricated … Read more
Officers from the White Marsh precinct responded to the 8500 block of Heathrow Court in Perry Hall for a “shots fired call” on Monday. Officers arrived around 5:40 p.m. and located an adult male who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Homicide detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this case. Anyone who may have … Read more
Perry Hall High School Principal Craig Reed sent out a letter to parents about the bullying incidents at the high school. Here is a copy that was shared by BCPS Board of Education Chair Julie Henn. Dear Parents and Guardians of Perry Hall High School, I am writing to share important information about our efforts … Read more
Officers from the Essex precinct responded to Eastern Boulevard and Bengies Road for a multiple vehicle crash in Middle River on Monday. The crash was reported at 4:08 p.m. and involved several vehicles including a Baltimore County school bus. As a result of the crash, six adults were transported to an area hospital with non-life … Read more
– photo courtesy of Patapsco Patriots Football Facebook page – Patapsco football is off to their first 5-0 start since 2007 after a 7 to 0 win over Chesapeake on Saturday. The Patriots came into this game undefeated last year against the Bayhawks but Chesapeake pulled off the upset at home 14 to 13. Patapsco … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a Saturday morning dwelling fire in Fullerton. The fire was on Cedar Grove Court off Rossville Boulevard near Perry Hall Boulevard. Working fire declared on Oct. 1 around 10 a.m. Units from Fullerton had heavy fire from the first and second floors upon arrival.
Students and families interested in Baltimore County Public Schools magnet programs are invited to visit the programs during magnet showcase events in October. The magnet website identifies programs and the schools where they are located. BCPS magnet programs are theme-oriented courses of study that provide students with in-depth experiences in specialized areas of interest. BCPS … Read more
Ricky Raheem Charles, 32, was convicted last week by a jury in Baltimore County Circuit Court of First Degree Premeditated Murder and the Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence in the September 2019 murder on Fairview Avenue in Dundalk. State’s Attorney, Scott Shellenberger, noted “the excellent job the Baltimore … Read more
Detectives from Baltimore County’s Special Victims Unit arrested, and charged 71-year-old Michael Browning on Sept. 27 with Second Degree Rape and Second Degree Assault. Through investigation, it was determined that over a six month time frame Michael Browning sexually assaulted the victim several times. These assaults occurred while he was employed by The Maryland Park … Read more
BCPS Board of Education Chair Julie Henn shared information at an Incident at Perry Hall High School on Wednesday. She also shared a email that was sent to parents. First Henn’s statement “I have been in touch with BCPS leadership regarding an incident near dismissal this afternoon at Perry Hall High. There was no threat … Read more
BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the details of a compensation package for BCPS employees. The package is the result of ongoing collaboration and discussions between Olszewski and Williams on how best to provide significant changes in compensation so that the school system continues to attract and retain high-quality … Read more
Justin Patterson, interactive media production teacher at Chesapeake High School, is being honored by the Maryland Society for Educational Technology (MSET) with a Digital Learning Showcase for September 2022. Chesapeake High School boasts state-of-the-art media production facilities thanks to a grant from the John Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab. The Digital Learning Showcase highlights Patterson’s … Read more
Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will host a community town hall on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at Dundalk American Legion Post 38 at 3300 Dundalk Ave. Please join the leadership of the Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition as we discuss the many issues our kids are facing as they … Read more
– Parkville defeat Catonsville photo courtesy of BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams Twitter page- Patapsco is undefeated at 4-0. Dundalk suffered their first loss of the year. Parkville & Overlea pick up their first wins, Sparrows Point is 3-1 and Eastern Tech, Mount Carmel and Perry Hall are 2-2. Patapsco 12 Loch Raven 8 Patapsco … Read more
Detectives from the Baltimore County Crimes Against Children’s Unit arrested and charged 31-year-old Christopher Prunty and 34-year-old Francis Conda of Parkville with Second Degree Rape and several other Sexual Offense charges. They are both currently being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center. This investigation is still ongoing.