–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
Baltimore County Police reported officers were on the scene of a barricade in the 900 block of Barron Avenue in Essex. The situation was reported Thursday, Nov 30 around 8 a.m, but later reported it was resolved before 11:30 a.m. There was no more information about this case.
Kenwood High School Athletic Booster Club is hosting a shrimp feast on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Rosedale Gardens, 8037 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale. This event is $50 per ticket and for anyone 21 and over. Menu includes draft beer, hand craved pit beef and ham, shrimp cerole, veggie sides, steamed … Read more
–photo courtesy of Middle River Volunteer & Rescue– Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fire in the unit blk of Pelczar Avenue in Essex on Friday at 11:46 a.m. Crews arrived to the scene with fire showing from a residential home. Crews continued to extinguish the heavy fire conditions. Fire was reported under control at … Read more
Baltimore County Police are currently on the scene of a shooting in the unit block of Glenwood Road in Essex. Detectives have confirmed this is a double shooting. One victim has been pronounced deceased, and the other has been transported to an area hospital There is no further information at this time.
Join the Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Essex for their Parish Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 2 after 4 p.m. Mass in front of the church. Caroling, hot chocolate and cookies will be available as we celebrate the season! The church is located at 1704 Old Eastern Avenue. For more information, visit their … Read more
The second round of the MPSSAA concluded on Friday. Perry Hall defeated Towson on Thursday, but Kenwood, Sparrows Point and Dundalk’s seasons came to an end on Friday night. Fallston 35 Sparrows Point 11 Sparrows Point fell behind 21 to 3 at the half in the 2A/1A playoffs. The Pointers scored a touchdown in the … Read more
-photo courtesy of Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc.- The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. reported a vehicle accident damaged their building on Friday night. The museum is set to hold their annual tree lighting on Dec. 2. Here is a statement from the museum about the crash and the … Read more
-photo courtesy of Instagram/sphsathletics1- The MPSSAA football playoffs started over the weekend. Dundalk, Kenwood, Sparrows Point and Perry Hall advanced to the second round. Patapsco, Chesapeake, Overlea and Parkville’s season came to an end. Eastern Tech did not particpate in the playoffs. 4A Dundalk 54 Annapolis 27 Dundalk advanced to the second round after a … Read more
Perry Hall celebrates their 4A North Title on Tuesday –photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School Girls Soccer Families & Supporters Facebook page– Perry Hall High Girls Soccer team is now two wins away from another state title as the Gators defeated Eleanor Roosevelt 2 to 1 High School in the 4A State Quarterfinals. The … Read more
Eastern Tech High School in Essex has been named as one of the A. James Clark School of Engineering’s Top 25 Source Schools for 2023. The Clark School ranks 19 overall among more than 200 undergraduate engineering programs according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best College Rankings!!
-photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a motor vehicle collision with entrapment at the intersection of Route 702 & Middleborough Road in Essex on Monday Oct. 30 around 9:14 p.m. An ambulance was right around the corner wrapping up on a separate call when they were … Read more
This Fall the Essex Community Development Corporation in partnership with Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce, Church of the Harbor, Middlesex Elementary PTA, Sandalwood Elementary, Cub Scout Pack 1913 and Essex Senior Center is hosting a FREE Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Essex Senior Center, 600 Dorsey … Read more