–photo courtesy of Essex VFC– The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a tree was down on the wires in the 900 block of Henrietta Avenue off Holly Neck Road in Essex. A small portion of Henrietta Avenue is closed for the safety of passerby’s. It was reported BGE arrived on the scene on Friday around … Read more
It was announced that Woody’s Pub Grub, located at 11 Margaret Avenue in downtown Essex, is set to reopen next Friday. The restaurant closed in August of 2023. They made the official announcement of their Facebook page. We are pleased to officially announce that Woody’s who is under new management is re-opening on Friday April … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department is inviting members of the community to a rescheduled meeting to discuss the proposed renovation and expansion of the Essex Police Precinct. The new meeting date will be on Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Essex Senior Center, 600 Dorsey Road Members of the Baltimore County Police Department … Read more
Back River Restoration Committee is hosting Earth Day Cleanups on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20. The first cleanup is a partnership with BGE on Friday, April 19 in Essex. Volunteers will meet in the back parking lot of Cox’s Point Park, 820 Riverside Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community and student … Read more
With local school systems back in session on Tuesday, the Maryland Transportation Authority is advising motorists to plan for increased traffic on roadways throughout Baltimore as a result of the I-695 Key Bridge collapse. The southeast corridor of I-695 is closed on the Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and Inner Loop at MD … Read more
-photo courtesy of LinkedIn- Melissa Lingenfelder has been the principal of Sandalwood Elementary School in Essex for seven years and was recognized as BCPS Elementary School Principal of the Year. “I was full of emotions: shock, joy, pride, and excitement to be honored for the accomplishments of Sandalwood in this way,” Lingenfelder said about her … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company– Members of the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews responded to the 2500 block of Island View Road in Essex for a garage fire. The fire was reported on Sunday, March 10 around 7:25 p.m. First arriving units found an approximate 30×30 detached garage with fire showing … Read more
County Executive John Olszewski and Councilman Todd Crandell will host a District 7 Budget Town Hall on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dundalk Elementary School. Residents will have the opportunity to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback on the budget Every year, prior to submitting his budget to the County Council … Read more
Essex officers responded to a Sunday crash that occurred in the 200 block of Back River Neck Road in Essex. A preliminary investigation determined a 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Back River Neck Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole around 7 a.m. The driver, 64-year-old Barry Stokes, was … Read more
Following significant declines in nuisance midge levels along Back River in Eastern Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that midge reduction treatments will continue this spring. Aerial spraying – along with remediation inside Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – is expected to begin on Monday, March 4, and continue through the fall. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A motor vehicle collision involving an overturned vehicle was reported on Wednesday night in Essex. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported the crash in the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane near Kayden Lane around 7:10 p.m. Crews arrived to find a two-car accident with one vehicle on its … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported officers were requested at Kenwood High School in reference to a reported disturbance on Thursday around 12:05 p.m. Officers located one juvenile suffering from multiple stab wounds inside the Essex school. The male victim has been transported to an area hospital. A second student has been detained in reference to this … Read more
Join the Back River Restoration Committee for a virtual listening session with The Chesapeake Bay Trust on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Join this session to hear more about the proposed work in the Patapsco and Back River watersheds and share ideas on what you want to see happen with the available funds. This is … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Work crews are currently operating on a hazardous road condition in the area of Browns & Annetta roads in Essex on Monday. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a section will remain closed near the 400 block of Annetta near Norman Creek until further notice due to a … Read more
–photo courtesy of WMVFC- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported local crews responded to an overnight multi-alarm residential fire on Warren Road in Essex. The fire was reported Wednesday at 2:07 a.m. Crews battled the blaze for over a two hours and remained on the scene for three hours.
Officers from the Essex Precinct responded to the area of Officers from the Essex Precinct responded to the area of Old Eastern and Selig avenues in Essex, for a reported shooting on Sunday around noon. in Essex, for a reported shooting on Sunday around noon. When officers arrived on the scene, they located two 15-year-old … Read more
Breaking news out of Essex as Baltimore County Police is currently on the scene of a shooting in the area of Old Eastern and Selig Avenue. It has been reported two teenage juveniles have been transported to an area hospital on Sunday afternoon. This is all the information at this time, but the story will … Read more
Join Back River Restoration Committee in cleaning up at Hyde Park, 1565 Hyde Road in Essex on Saturday, Jan. 13 starting at 9 a.m. until noon. The group is meeting in the Food Lion Parking Lot. Look for the BRRC trailer. Once a person is signed up gloves, bags, grabbers, etc. will be provided for … Read more
–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