The 49th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony, recently held online, honored 136 seniors from across the county as exemplary students of their fields, and each was named a recipient of the Anthony G. Marchione Award for Excellence. The ceremony, which may be viewed here, began with greetings from BCPS Superintendent Dr. … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 600 block of Middlesex Road in Essex in reference to a wanted person on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Once on scene, the male suspect barricaded himself inside a residence. Members of the Baltimore County Police Tactical and Crisis Negotiation Teams responded to the location and brought the matter … Read more
The next monthly meeting of the Essex-Middle River Fishing Club will be on Tuesday, June 20 at FOP Lodge 34 located at 730 Wampler Road in Middle River. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The club will have a presentation on Boating Safety from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Many of us boat on … Read more
Former state Senator Norman Stone passed away at the age of 87. Stone represented the Edgemere area for 52 years in the Maryland General Assembly and 48 years as a member of the Maryland State Senate. He was added to the Dundalk region and later the Essex area. Former Gov. Larry Hogan released a statement … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell reported the Baltimore County purchased property that will be used for a new Essex library at the corner of Eastern Avenue and Back River Neck Road. Here is his statement; “Amid the excitement of graduation season, the County Council approved the land purchase for a new Essex Library! When our … Read more
Residents in the area of Thompson Boulevard in Essex can expect a police presence due to a barricade situation. Deep Creek Middle and Sandalwood Elementary schools were on a lockout status strictly as a precaution but students will be dismissed on time
Emily Dewlin of Dundalk High School -photo courtesy of BCPS- The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2022-23 school year, each for their contributions to students, schools, and the school counseling profession. “The school counselors in our BCPS schools play vital roles in … Read more
-photo courtesy of Eastern Tech/Casey Brady- Gauri Muliyil is a state champion. The Eastern Tech tennis star won the 2A Girls Singles State Title with a win over Shivaani Selvan of Hammond High School. According to Eastern Tech Tennis Coach Casey Brady, Muliyil is a junior but this is her first year playing for the … Read more
Five Baltimore County Public Schools educators have earned statewide honors from the Maryland Art Education Association. In addition, the BCPS Office of Visual Arts has selected eight district-level award winners. State- and district-level awards will be presented during the 2023 MAEA Award Ceremony. The virtual event will take place on Thursday, June 8, at 7 … Read more
Justin Patterson, interactive media production instructor and technology education department chair at Chesapeake High School STEM Academy, has received a prestigious “20 to Watch Award” from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The award will be presented at ISTELive 2023, June 25-28, in Philadelphia. According to an ISTE news release, “This award recognizes … 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
-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
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
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday morning in the area of Holgate and Hadwick Drives in Essex. When officers responded to the area, they located a male victim suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Medics transported the victim to an … Read more
Oluwole “Emmanuel” Omolafe of Chesapeake High School was one of nine students in the state of Maryland to win a MPSSAA Minds in Motion Scholarship-Athlete Scholarship. Omolate will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Chesapeake High senior was a star wrestler for the school but is considered a better student. “I nominated Emmanuel. He is a … Read more
Baltimore County Homicide Detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, May 5 in the area of Route 702 and Marlyn Avenue in Essex. At approximately 4:58 p.m., officers responded to the location for a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim, who had sustained at least one gunshot … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that Baltimore County’s multi-departmental, place-based revitalization initiative in the Essex community, now known as Essex Reimagined, will host a spring kickoff at a Community Connections Resource Fair on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School (1000 S Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD … Read more
-photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a vehicle fire in the 1900 block of Middleborough Road between Sassafras Road & Oak Avenue in Essex. The fire was reported on Friday, April 28 around 9 p.m. and it was reported as threat to a nearby structure. Crews … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police – Officer N. Thompson of the Essex Precinct won the 2023 Exceptional Performance Award issued by the Baltimore County Police Foundation. According to Baltimore County Police, his notable achievements included demonstrating the department’s core values and his work and dedication in often complex traffic enforcement and criminal investigations