Scheduled repairs are coming to a close on the historic Jericho Covered Bridge as Baltimore County makes efforts to preserve one of the area’s most recognizable landmarks. All work is expected to be completed on Wednesday, August 26, at which time the detour will be ended. For over 160 years, the Jericho Covered Bridge, crossing … Read more
The following article and photo has been submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks For more than 40 years, volunteers have supported the restoration and improvement of Historic Jerusalem Mill Village. In 1961, the State of Maryland acquired the remnants of the mill and village as part of Gunpowder Falls State Park, but left … Read more
Kingsville Fireworks have been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 to make up for the rainout on July 5. “We know you’ve been waiting for this announcement, and we truly appreciate your patience as we worked behind the scenes to make this happen,” said a statement from Kingsville Fireworks. “Rescheduling a fireworks event isn’t as simple … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department is isseeking help in identifying remains that were discovered were discovered in Kingsville in 2024. According to police, officers responded to the 8300 block of Bradshaw Road on March 9, 2024 and located a human skull in a wooded area. A subsequent search conducted on March 27, 2024, by homicide detectives … Read more
Jericho Road will be closed at the Covered Bridge for a deck replacement project starting on or about Aug. 10. The project will take approximately 10 working days to complete. The bridge will be closed to all traffic during this time. All vehicular traffic is advised to follow the posted detour.
Councilman David Marks reported Baltimore and Harford counties will shut off access to the Jericho Covered Bridge in Kingsville starting around Aug. 10 for three weeks. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation will be sharing an official announcement and detour information. I have alerted Historic Jerusalem Mill Village. According to Marks, deck … Read more
Weather permitting, the existing playground at Kingsville Park will be demolished on Friday, July 10 to make way for the new equipment. The new playground is expected to be completed in August. “We are excited by the many playgrounds that have been renovated across the Fifth District,” commented Councilman David Marks. “Playgrounds from Belmont Park … Read more
The Kingsville Fireworks set for Sunday, July 5 have been postponed. The committee release a statement Sunday morning. “The fireworks scheduled for tonight are postponed. They will be rescheduled for a later date. “There will be no music, food trucks or fireworks this evening. Due to last night’s storms, the grass parking area is too … Read more
4th of July Event weekend Schedule in Eastern Baltimore County Saturday, July 4 PARADE-Dundalk Independence Day Parade The Annual Parade will start in the Logan Village Shopping Center to the Dundalk Shopping Center and End on Liberty Parkway. Time: 8:15 p.m. PARADE-Kingsville, Maryland Independence Day Parade The 45th Kingsville Parade begins at Kingsville Volunteer Fire … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a motor motor vehicle crash in Kingsville that took the life of a 85-year-old driver. The fatal crash occurred in the area of Pulaski Highway and Born Lane,, on June 26 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2017 Subaru Outback was traveling westbound on Pulaksi Highway before attempting to … Read more
–photo courtesy of Kingsville Independence Day Facebook page- The 44th Kingsville Independence Day Parade returns on Friday, July 4 at 10:45 a.m. at the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Pre-parade music and celebration will commence at 9:30 a.m. at the Judges viewing stand. The Parade will proceed from Bellvue Ave promptly at 11 a.m. and proceed … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the new playground at Kingsville Park is expected to be installed in July. Assuming good weather and an inspection for safety, it is assumed the playground will be open in August. “I would like to thank the County Executive and the Department of Recreation and Parks for … Read more
The Office of Baltimore County Councilman David Marks reported a single lane closure in Kingsville has been rescheduled for April 20. The Bradshaw Road bridge over Interstate-95 will close for a bridge inspection by the Maryland Transportation Authority on Monday, April 20 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is being rescheduled from March 20. … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin two projects to improve safety on US 1 (Belair Road) north of Kingsville, and on US 1 (Hickory Bypass) north of Bel Air, Harford County. Beginning as soon as Monday, March 23, crews will replace guardrails where needed along the shoulders of US 1 (Belair Road) from Open Bible Way to the Harford County Line/Little … Read more
The following article was released by 7th District Senator J.B. Jennings about repairs to traffic signal at Belair & Bradshaw roads in Kingsville Here’s the latest on the new traffic signal at the southeast corner of US 1 (northbound) and Bradshaw Road: * The pedestal supporting the signal meter was previously struck but has now … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department arrested 27-year-old Quevin Pixola-Lara in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Jose Caceres-Santos. Police responded to the area of Bel Air Road in Kingsville, after a motorist reported a body lying off the shoulder of the roadway on Jan. 1, 2024. Arriving officers found Caceres-Santos, who was pronounced deceased at the … Read more
A community input session will be held for the Mount Vista Park underground water tank on Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, 11601 Bellvue Avenue in Kingsville. Baltimore County Fire Department, Baltimore County Rec. and Parks and Property Management will provide input and discuss plans for a new … Read more
-here is the rendering that shows the new Kingsville Park playground- The following article was submitted by Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about three new playgrounds scheduled for the Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that three new playgrounds are set for construction in 2026 in the Fifth District, replacing older ones … Read more
The following article was submitted by Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about the supporting the purchase of 24 acres of land near New Cut Road in Kingsville Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that Baltimore County will be supporting the purchase of development rights on 24 acres on New Cut Road. The location is near Sunshine Avenue … Read more
The Office of Councilman David Marks reports two more lane closures in his district. He reported the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation announced the closure of Chapel Hill Road earlier in the week and the county added roads in White Marsh and Kingsville to the construction list. The Kingsville project includes a … Read more
The 44th Kingsville Independence Day Parade returns on Friday, July 4 at 10:45 a.m. at the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Robert “Bob” Lang Jr. has been named Grand Marshall of this year’s parade. Lang has been the president and owner of Good Shepherd Septic Service dba Bobby’s Portable Restrooms since 1987. Lang has been a … Read more