–photo courtesy of Ramo Latin Market- Ramo Latin Market is open for business in Essex. The Latin market is located 25 Eastern Blvd. at Suite 100, just across the parking lot from the Essex Diner. According to the Essex Development Initiative, meat, pastries, cheese, crema, tortillas, a selection of vegetables and herbs, are some of … Read more
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday evening in Essex. The victim is identified as Alexander Lewis, 36, of Baltimore. Lewis was pronounced deceased at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the driver and sole occupant of a Ford Focus involved in the crash. There were … Read more
Baltimore County Homicide Detectives arrested 46-year-old Matthew Wright in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Adrian Hutton. Hutton was found seriously injured in the Unit block of S. Marlyn Avenue on June 27. Wright has been charged with second-degree murder and remains at the Baltimore County Detention Center held without bond.
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Public Schools- Carl Armstrong has been appointed as principal of Kenwood High School in Essex. He was recently Assistant Principal at Parkville High School. He takes over for outgoing Kenwood principal Brian Powell. Armstrong is been with Baltimore County Public Schools for 16 years. According to his bio, Armstrong taught … Read more
The Essex Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. announced they are creating a time capsule and are looking for ideas and items. The time capsule is sponsored by CLIFF’S HI-TECH AUTO BODY SHOP INC. and Cliff’s Direct Effect and will be open in 2073. Here is a statement from the museum “What would … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of District 6 about the gas tax increase on July 1- I am sure that you noticed that the gas prices shot up over the past weekend. That is because there was another increase in the gas of 11 percent. Former Gov. Martin O’Malley signed a … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported that 26-year-old Adrian Hutton suffered a fatal injury on Tuesday, June 27 in the unit block of S. Marlyn Avenue. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause of death. This remains an open investigation. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
Kenwood High School principal Brian Powell announced that he is leaving the Essex school. He sent out a letter to Kenwood High families stating that he is leaving the school to take another position. He did not eblorate on his new position. (RELATED: Perry Hall High principal to leave school) Powell has had a rememberable … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the Unit Block of S. Marlyn Avenue, in Essex at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday for a report of an injured person. When officers arrived at the scene, they located an adult male subject suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim has been transported to … Read more
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