Eastern Tech High Athletes Pick Colleges

The Eastern Tech Mavericks Athletic Department announced that four of its seniors signed letters of intend to continue their academic and athletic careers at the college level. * Jacob Young- baseball- McDaniel College * Malorie Gogel- softball- Notre Dame of Maryland University * Emma Koller– soccer- St. Vincent College * Alexis Keller-Poser- soccer- College of … Read more

East County High School Soccer Players Honored Statewide

The Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer announced their All-State players for Maryland in 2022. An All-State Banquet was held on Monday, Feb. 6 at BWI Airport Marriott where winners received certificates. Dom Dubon, a senior forward at Sparrows Point High School, was the only local boy to be named All-State. Emma Koller, a senior … Read more

Spraying for Midges Continues in Back River

County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that the level of nuisance midges in upper Back River declined significantly last summer thanks to an aerial spraying effort conducted by Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (DEPS) with financial support from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). “We are committed to ensuring those who visit, live … Read more

Six BCPS Seniors Finalist for Presidential Scholars Program

On the basis of their academic achievements, six Baltimore County Public Schools seniors from five high schools have been named candidates in the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates are: • Noah W. Duncan, Eastern Technical High School • Owen D. Fay, Towson High School • Andrew H. Han, Parkville High School • Naomi … Read more

Essex Crash Reported on Foxridge Lane

–photo courtesy of the Essex Volunteer Fire Company- The Essex Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 1000 block of Foxridge Lane for a reported motor vehicle collision on Monday evening with injuries. One patient was assessed and transported to area hospital while crews remained on location for around a hour before wrapping up and handing … Read more

One Injured in Marlyn Avenue Fire

Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were dispatched for an early morning building fire in Essex. Crews arrived in the 300 block of S. Marlyn Avenue with heavy fire showing on the side of the building on Saturday, Feb. 4 around 12:50 a.m. The fire was reportedly under control at 1:25 a.m. One adult transported … Read more

Man Shot on Holgate Drive in Essex

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an Essex shooting. Baltimore County police officers responded to the 900 block of Holgate Dr. in Essex following reports of a shooting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 around 7:51 p.m. Once on scene, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to an … Read more

Body Found in Essex Ruled Homicide

Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a homicide. At approximately 5:30 p.m., January 15, 2023, officers were called to the 900 block of Sun Circle Wa in Essex, about a body that had been located. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on January 16 and … Read more

Essex Educator to be Honored During Military Bowl

Deep Creek Elementary Physical Education and STEM teacher Brent Driessen is going to the Military Bowl in Annapolis today. The retired marine was one of 10 educators in the Maryland/Virginia region to be named a winner for the “Extra Yard for Teachers” award presented by the Military Bowl Foundation and the College Football Foundation. For … Read more

County Police Investigating Essex Friday Morning Shooting

Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Essex. According to reports, police officers responded to the area of Briar Hill Place and Snowberry Court shortly before 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 When officers arrived, they found a male in his twenties outside, suffering from a minor gunshot wound. Detectives with the Violent Crimes … Read more

Eastside Students Selected for All County Dance Ensemble

Thirty-two high school students and 30 middle school students have been selected to participate in the Baltimore County Public Schools 2022-2023 All-County Honors Dance Ensemble. The ensemble will rehearse weekly at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology throughout the winter and spring. The culminating event for the ensemble will be a gala concert … Read more

Eastern Tech Student to Attend US Senate Youth Program

-photo courtesy of BCPS- Maja Durkovic, a Grade 12 student at Eastern Technical High School and president of the Maryland Association of Student Councils, has been selected as one of two Maryland students to participate in the 61st annual United States Senate Youth Program. Designed as an educational experience for student leaders interested in public … Read more

Perry Hall Tree Lighting to be Held

The Perry Hall Improvement Assocation will hold its annual tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at Perry Hall Elementary School, 9021 Belair Road. “Meet us at Perry Hall Elementary for some cider and treats as we watch our beautiful tree up! Bring a chair and enjoy the night with us,” said a … Read more

Essex Community Tree Lighting at the Museum

-photo by Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River- The Essex Community Tree Lighting will be held by the Essex Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. at 516 Eastern Blvd. in Essex on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free. For more information, email Essexmuseum@gmail.com or call 443-579-5266, … Read more

Ripken Youth Development Park to be Built in Essex

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski along with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce, and Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, broke ground on the new Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Youth Development Park at Essex’s Fields at Renaissance … Read more

Essex Residents to Receive Trash Carts

In the latest effort to improve quality of life for residents and expand vermin abatement efforts, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced a new pilot program to distribute high-quality trash carts for residential trash pickup in the Essex community. Beginning on Thursday, Nov. 3, new 65-gallon trash carts will be delivered to approximately 4,300 residences … Read more