Historical Society of Essex and Middle River is having Servant Courtney Speed, founder of the Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group, and community leader Sister Muriel Gray, as guest speakers. They will discuss the history of Turner Station and the impact of the life of Turner Station resident Henrietta Lacks, who died of cervical cancer in 1951. … Read more
Join Back River Restoration Committee on Saturday, Feb. 22 for the group’s first cleanup of 2025 Look for the BRRC Trailer in the Food Lion parking lot to sign in and receive your supplies. Coffee and donuts will be provided by BRRC for all volunteers. Community service and student service-learning hours are available for those … Read more
Officer H. Warlick has been named Essex Police Precinct 11 Officer of the Month. Here is the official statement from Baltimore County Police: Supervisors say her permanent post is one of the busiest in the precinct and she’s becoming an officer that her supervisors can depend upon. She investigates all calls for service to the … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation will hold its February Coffee & Conversation – HAPPY HOUR EDITION on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at A Sweet Village Suites, 25 Eastern Blvd. Suite 96. The event is for Essex commercial property owners, business owners and operators and community leaders. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and … Read more
–photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine- Crews from the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department and Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine were called onto the ice between Tiki Lees and Essex Sky park on Back River as multiple deer were stranded on the ice on Sunday afternoon. “The deer … Read more
Two suspects were arrested in an Essex shooting early Monday morning. Baltimore County police officers have arrested two adult suspects following a shooting that occurred on January 20 in the area of Bayner and Sandalwood roads around 1:30 a.m. Officers responded to the area after reports of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene, they … Read more
Essex Community Development Corporation announced their Trash Pick-Up along the Eastern Boulevard scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20 has been moved to April 21 because of the frigid temperatures. Here is their statement: “We understand many folks were looking forward to our Monday, January 20 Trash Pick-Up, and we want to THANK YOU for your incredible … Read more
Detectives assigned to the Baltimore County Crash Team responded to the area of Route 702 and E. Homberg Avenue in Essex following reports of a single-vehicle crash. When detectives arrived on Sunday, Jan. 13, they determined the driver sustained serious injuries after the 2006 Subaru Outback struck and overrode a curb before striking a traffic … Read more
Essex Day Festival is back for its 5oth year. The downtown Essex event returns in the 400 and 500 block of Eastern Boulevard on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. As always, the event will provide live music, food trucks, craft vendors, kids’ activities and more. Vendor … Read more
Join Maryland Waterways Foundation and Essex Community Development Corporation (CDC) for a morning of service and community-building as they will pick up trash along Eastern Boulevard and prevent it from polluting the Chesapeake Bay. The cleanup will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. followed by an Open House. The meet … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPL- Community input meetings will being held for the New Essex Public Library Process. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9. Both meetings are from 6:30-8pm and will be held at the current Essex Branch Library, 1110 Eastern Boulevard Quinn Evans, the architects for the project … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A residential structure fire was reported in Essex on early Sunday morning. Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported first arriving units saw fire showing from a 1.5 story single family dwelling and requested a working fire assignment on Avenal Road. Crews helped contain the fire.
-The following article was submitted by the Maryland Attorney General’s office- Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that former state employee Shanell Angelia West, 46, of Essex, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for felony theft and insurance fraud. The charges stemmed from her actions during and after her 18-month employment with the … Read more
Essex Community Development Corporation is holding a Holiday Pop Up Shop on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 25 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. The event will include Essex artisans, bakers & shops. Some of the vendors on hand include: * Hot Lips – Fruit-Infused Hot Sauce! * Chuck’s Comics – Comic … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A building fire was reported in Essex on Thursday night. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported the blaze in the 600 block of South Marlyn Avenue around 4:30 p.m. First arriving units reported smoke showing from a two story duplex with active fire on the first floor. Engine … Read more
Back River Restoration Committee will hold a Stemmers Run Cleanup on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9.a.m. The meet up is at Aldi, 8670 Pulaski Highway. BRRC will provide gloves, bags and pickers for all volunteers. Student and community service hours available. For more information, visit their website
The 49th annual Essex Community Tree Lighting will also include the lighting of the Essex Cube on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. This event is at Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River, located at 516 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. This is a free, fun family event with Santa, the Grinch, fire trucks, a … Read more
Baltimore County detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an Essex shooting that occurred on Saturday, Nov 9. At approximately 3:03 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Bayner Road following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult male outside the location suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers and medics … Read more
Homicide detectives were on the scene of a fatal shooting in Essex on Saturday afternoon. An adult male has been pronounced deceased 800 block of Bayner Road. This is an on-goinginvestigation and there is no further investigation at this time.
Officer J. Haddix was named Essex Precinct 9 Officer of the Month. Assigned to a permanent position, he maintains a visible presence in a high crime area. Supervisors say that he conducts proactive enforcement and his thorough investigations result in a high clearance rate. He leads by example by making time to mention younger officers.
Lucta, a global flavor manufacturing company, is searching for the right people to join their team in a wide-range of departments! If you have the appetite for excellence and creativity in the flavors and fragrances industry, join Lucta for an Info. Session and Recruitment Event on Tuesday, October 29 at 11 a.m. at Eastpoint Career … Read more