–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company– Members of the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews responded to the 2500 block of Island View Road in Essex for a garage fire. The fire was reported on Sunday, March 10 around 7:25 p.m. First arriving units found an approximate 30×30 detached garage with fire showing … Read more
County Executive John Olszewski and Councilman Todd Crandell will host a District 7 Budget Town Hall on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dundalk Elementary School. Residents will have the opportunity to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback on the budget Every year, prior to submitting his budget to the County Council … Read more
Essex officers responded to a Sunday crash that occurred in the 200 block of Back River Neck Road in Essex. A preliminary investigation determined a 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Back River Neck Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole around 7 a.m. The driver, 64-year-old Barry Stokes, was … Read more
Following significant declines in nuisance midge levels along Back River in Eastern Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that midge reduction treatments will continue this spring. Aerial spraying – along with remediation inside Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – is expected to begin on Monday, March 4, and continue through the fall. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A motor vehicle collision involving an overturned vehicle was reported on Wednesday night in Essex. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported the crash in the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane near Kayden Lane around 7:10 p.m. Crews arrived to find a two-car accident with one vehicle on its … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported officers were requested at Kenwood High School in reference to a reported disturbance on Thursday around 12:05 p.m. Officers located one juvenile suffering from multiple stab wounds inside the Essex school. The male victim has been transported to an area hospital. A second student has been detained in reference to this … Read more
Join the Back River Restoration Committee for a virtual listening session with The Chesapeake Bay Trust on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Join this session to hear more about the proposed work in the Patapsco and Back River watersheds and share ideas on what you want to see happen with the available funds. This is … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Work crews are currently operating on a hazardous road condition in the area of Browns & Annetta roads in Essex on Monday. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a section will remain closed near the 400 block of Annetta near Norman Creek until further notice due to a … Read more
–photo courtesy of WMVFC- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported local crews responded to an overnight multi-alarm residential fire on Warren Road in Essex. The fire was reported Wednesday at 2:07 a.m. Crews battled the blaze for over a two hours and remained on the scene for three hours.
Officers from the Essex Precinct responded to the area of Officers from the Essex Precinct responded to the area of Old Eastern and Selig avenues in Essex, for a reported shooting on Sunday around noon. in Essex, for a reported shooting on Sunday around noon. When officers arrived on the scene, they located two 15-year-old … Read more
Breaking news out of Essex as Baltimore County Police is currently on the scene of a shooting in the area of Old Eastern and Selig Avenue. It has been reported two teenage juveniles have been transported to an area hospital on Sunday afternoon. This is all the information at this time, but the story will … Read more
Join Back River Restoration Committee in cleaning up at Hyde Park, 1565 Hyde Road in Essex on Saturday, Jan. 13 starting at 9 a.m. until noon. The group is meeting in the Food Lion Parking Lot. Look for the BRRC trailer. Once a person is signed up gloves, bags, grabbers, etc. will be provided for … Read more
–photo courtesy of teamdefenders.org– Baltimore County Police are investigating a crash that killed a local Air National Guard member in Middle River last week. Officers reported the crash in the 3000 block of Eastern Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 3 before 10 p.m. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team determined that a Mazda … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews was dispatched to the 700 block of Rockaway Beach Avenue for a reported residential structure fire. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported the Essex fire on Thursday, Jan. 4 Crews first arriving on scene find a two story home with light smoke showing from the 2nd floor. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews were on the scene of motor vehicle collision near the area of Back River Neck Road and Poles Road in Essex. The accident was reported around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19 by the Essex Volunteer Fire Company and photos showed the car crashed into a tree. … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a fatal Essex shooting on Saturday night.Officer responded to the 1000 block of Middlesex Road on Dec. 9 around 9:45 p.m. where they located an adult male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminarily, detectives believe the armed suspect was attempting to gain access … Read more
Baltimore County Police were on the scene of a homicide in Essex in the 1000 block of Middlesex Road. This story has been updated According to the reports, one male victim has been pronounced deceased at the scene on Saturday, Dec. 8 around 11 p.m. There is no more information at this time.
The officers and members of the Essex Volunteer Fire Company announced they will once again be escorting Santa Claus around the Essex area. The makeup day in the schedule year is on Dec. 23. In the case of inclement weather they will use this day, and the entire schedule will shift over one day. If … Read more
The Back River Restoration Committee will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Hawks Club, 430 Riverside Drive in Essex. Alice Volpitta and Lee Currey are guest speakers to discuss the recent settlement with Baltimore City and what this means for the Back River watershed. Register online at … Read more
The Essex Community Tree Lighting is returning again this holiday season and will be held by the Essex Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. at 516 Eastern Blvd. in Essex on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will include photo opportunities with Santa, fire trucks, a DJ with holiday … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a police presence at Kenwood High on Friday around 11:30 a.m. This is following a brief lockdown. Police said that their presence at the school was regarding an ongoing investigation being conducted inside the high school. There were reports of an armed student. According to the police, a student was taken … Read more