Eastern Tech High School announced that one of its students was involved in a minor traffic accident outside the Essex school on Thursday morning. A transformer was struck that resulted in a power outage. The student was checked out by the school nurse and no injuries were reported. The power outage forced the school to … Read more
The Back River Restoration Committee will be cleaning up the low-lying area next to the pumping station on 336 Riverside Drive on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. BRRC is asking that everyone park at the Hawks Club, 430 Riverside Drive. For more information, email savebackriver@outlook.com, call 410-241-0259 or visit savebackriver.org.
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
– 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
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
– 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
Baltimore County Police Department homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a homicide that occurred Thursday, Sept. 22 in the 1000 of block of Old Eastern Avenue. At approximately 5:40 a.m., an officer from the Essex precinct was on routine patrol, when they located an adult male victim who appeared to have sustained trauma to … Read more
Come join the Perry Hall Improvement Association for our first-ever Halloween Shrimp Feast and Bull Roast at Columbus Gardens, 4301 Klosterman Avenue on Friday Oct. 28 from 7 until 11 p.m. They will be serving up a spooky amount of all-you-can-eat steamed shrimp, pit beef, pit ham and pit turkey along with a ghoulish amount … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a barricade situation in Unit block of Moline Circle in Essex. The incident was reported Tuesday, Sept. 20 around 3:30 p.m. Motorists can expect road closures in the area. There are no further details at this time. Police said this barricade is not associated with the incident at Pine Grove Middle … Read more
The 47th Annual Essex Day Festival, presented by the Eastern Regional Lions Club and sponsored in part by Medstar Health, is a FREE family-friendly event held on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Eastern Boulevard from Mace Avenue to Woodward Avenue in the heart of Essex. Opening ceremonies will be held … Read more
The Essex Precinct announced that Officer N. Thompson has been named their Officer of the Month for August. According to the precinct, Officer Thompson helps make Essex safer by getting weapons and dangerous individuals off the street. Additionally Ofc. Thompson helps recruits learn the ropes, is motivated and understands his precinct’s criminal activity.
– photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Baltimore County Fire crews were on scene of a two-alarm apartment fire in Essex on Thursday around 7:41 p.m. The fire was reported through the roof in the unit block of Sharondale Way. There are no reports of any injuries. Fire was reported under control at 8:24 … Read more
-photo courtesy of Essex Day Festival- The Budweiser Clydesdales will visit eastern Baltimore County twice in the same week in September. Chesapeake Beverage and THE AVENUE at White Marsh announced the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, is scheduled to make an appearance at THE AVENUE on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at approximately … Read more
The Essex Day Festival returns on Saturday, Sept 17 in the 400 and 500 block of Eastern Boulevard. This is the 47th year of Essex Day. The Essex Day Committee announced their musical acts for 2022: Experience noon to 1 p.m. Dwayne Wilson Country Music 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Phoenix Rising 3 to 4 p.m. … Read more
The Maryland Lottery announced its weekly big winners for last week. Here are the winners from Eastern Baltimore County: Scratch-off Prizes Claimed Aug. 8-14: $50,000 Prizes · Money Rush, Eastern Liquors, 22 Kingston Road, Middle River FAST PLAY and Draw Game Tickets Sold for Drawings Aug. 8-14: FAST PLAY · $50,000 Towering 10s ticket sold … Read more
Essex Day will return in 2022 on Saturday, Sept. 17. The 47th annual event is set to return and will takes place in the 400 & 500 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex and runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be the usually entertainment and food locations. The musical events in August … Read more
Baltimore County homicide detectives responded to the 1400 block of Diffendall Road in Essex on Sunday at 11 a.m. Detectives were called to the location in reference to a body that had been discovered on the side of the road. The decomposing body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner where an … Read more
Baltimore County homicide detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an Essex fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday afternoon in the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive. When officers arrived to the scene around 2 p.m., they discovered 21-year-old Kenyon Joyner suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Mr. Joyner was pronounced deceased at an area … Read more