Woman Dies in Middle River Fire

A 91-year-old woman died from injuries sustained during a fire at her Middle River home on Thursday, February 23. Baltimore County Police investigators identified the victim as Mary A. Cardarelli. Fire investigators ruled the fire accidental due to improperly handled smoking materials. Fire crews responded to the hundred block of Slipstream Court in Middle River … Read more

BCPS to Evaluate Additional Northeast High School Sites

The BCPS Board of Education approved a change to the county capital budget request that will allow BCPS to consider sites other than Loch Raven High for a new high school. Many community leaders do not approve of <a href=”https://www.eastcountytimes.com/school/motion-to-consider-middle-river-high-school-site-fails/”>the idea of building on the existing site</a> of Loch Raven High School. Fifth District BCPS … Read more

Middle River Man Dies at Harford County Detention Center

A 26-year-old inmate from the Harford County Detention Center died early Sunday morning after hanging himself in his cell. At approximately 12:15 a.m., a correctional deputy, while conducting regularly scheduled tours, found the inmate unresponsive in his cell with a sheet around his neck. Deputies immediately began lifesaving efforts and called for medical staff at … Read more

David Marks Gives Update on Holly Hill Landscaping Issue

–by Coucilman David Marks- Two days after my inauguration, I convened a meeting between Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, the Bird River Road Neighborhood Association, and the developers of the office buildings near MD 43 and Campbell Boulevard. Attached is an enhanced landscape plan that will be implemented. The comments are from Tom Pilon, Executive Vice … Read more

BCPS Students Honored for Fire Prevention Artwork

–BCPS Flickr Page/Lilia Smith, Pine Grove ES- Baltimore County Public Schools’ Grade 3 students were honored for their participation in the annual Baltimore County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest. During an award ceremony at Dundalk High School, the five students received awards while 28 others received honorable mentions. Awards were presented to: 1st Place … Read more

Christmas Night Shooting Reported in Bowleys Quarters

Baltimore County Police are investigating a Christmas night shooting in Bowleys Quarters. Police officers responded to the unit block of Joggins Court following reports of a shooting on Sunday, Dec. 25 at approximately 11:10 p.m. Once on scene, officers discovered a female victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital … Read more

Civilian and First Responder Injured in Middle River Crash

-photos courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- The Baltimore County Fire Department reported a two-vehicle accident sent one civilian and a first responder to the hospital with serious injuries on Thursday night. The collision occurred at Middle River Road & Pawnee Road on Dec. 22 around 7:30 p.m. Baltimore County Police is investigating the cause.

Middle River Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Detectives with the Baltimore County Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested and charged Middle River resident 49-year-old Craig Clontz with five counts of possession of child pornography. During this investigation, detectives learned that Clontz was an employee with of the Baltimore County Public Schools. Clontz is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention … Read more

Maryland Aviation Museum to Host Train Garden

The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum’s 9th annual Plane and Train Garden will run from Nov. 26 to Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at the 5 Story Office Building at 2323 Eastern Blvd. in Middle River. Adult visitors need a photo ID for entry into the building. Travel on over to Middle … Read more

Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Announces 2022 Santa Detail

The Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue released its schedule for its 2022 Santa Detail. All details start at 6 p.m. except on Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 – Golden Tree and Aero Acres. Wednesday, Dec. 21 – Monorgreen, Transverse Road, Victory Villa, Glenmar (Compass Road) and Maple Crest. Thursday, Dec. 22- … Read more

Middle River Shooting Reported on Chelmsford Court

Baltimore County detectives have been called to the scene of a Monday night shooting that occurred in the unit block of Chelmsford Court in Middle River. Officers responded to the scene following a call for shots fired around 7:25 p.m. When officers arrived, they located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The injured have been … Read more

Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats Returns Thanksgiving Saturday

The 22nd annual Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats takes place Saturday, Nov. 26 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Middle River waterways. The parade starts at Carson’s Creekside around 5:45 and ends at Frog Mortar Creek around 7:45. The parade can be viewed on land at Bauernschmidt Manor/Eastern Yacht Club (6:30 to 7) Rockaway/Turkey … Read more