The following press release was released by Baltimore County Public Schools The committee charged with examining attendance areas and considering boundary options among three southeastern-area elementary schools will begin its work at its first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Middle River Middle School cafeteria. The meeting is the … Read more
In celebration of Heritage Society of Essex Middle River’s 50th Anniversary, a 50-year time capsule is being created. The time capsule committee has started to collect items to participate in this project. The community may donate items until Sept. 14 at the museum. During October, all these items will be on display on the first … Read more
Maryland State Police announced three men, two from Middle River, have been arrested with firearm-related charges after a traffic stop in Towson. Here is the full release. Maryland State Police arrested three people in Baltimore County on Saturday night following the recovery of two loaded firearms, including one that was reported lost in 2024. The … Read more
A Hazmat incident was reported in Middle River on Sunday. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, crews responded to a reported fire and found a haze with an unknown odor in the 500 block of Chesapeake Park Plaza. Hazmat team was on the scene investigating along with MDE around 3:17 p.m. No injuries were … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a 16-year-old suspect has been taken into custody following an incident that occurred Wednesday night in the 100 block of Carroll Island Road in Middle River. The teen, who will be charged as an adult, faces numerous charges including attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and handgun violations. The 16-year-old will be … Read more
Baltimore County Police officers are investigating an assault that occurred at a Walmart in the 100 block of Carroll Island Road in Middle River on Wednesday. Officers responded to the location following reports of shots fired around 5:30 p.m. Police determined that a firearm was discharged while being used to assault a person during a … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported officers responded to the 100 block of Carroll Island Road for a report of shots fired on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. Officers learned that a group of juveniles had been involved in an altercation near the entrance of a store. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department have responded and are … Read more
Delegate Ryan Nawrocki addresses social post about an incident at the Walmart at Carroll Island on Wednesday. “Delegate Kathy Szeliga, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and I have been in contact with the Essex Police Precinct regarding the social media posts about shots fired at the Carroll Island Walmart,” Nawrocki said in a statement. “While … Read more
Fresh family fun & entertainment returns at Family Fest @ 43 on Saturday, July 12 at Greenleigh Business Center, located at 415 Williams Court in Middle River from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is rescheduled from April. Over 50 exhibitors are expected. There is a Kids zone including Ms. Dee the Clown, Live … Read more
–photo courtesy of Del. Kathy Szeliga– The construction of a new air traffic control tower at Martin State Airport in Middle River began on Monday. Senator J.B. Jennings attended the ground breaking ceremony. “Congratulations to Martin State Airport on the groundbreaking of your new Air Traffic Control Tower, It was an honor to be included … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a basement fire in Middle River on Tuesday. Crews arrived in the 6700 block of Mallard Road with basement fire that fire crews said was possibly caused by lightning strike around 5:40 p.m. No injuries were reported.
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County DPWT- Crews from Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation and Baltimore City DPW were on the scene of a broken 8-inch water main at the 6900 block of Gunder Avenue in Middle River on Monday. Water service was restored around 5:10 p.m., but DPWT reports the cleanup and backfill … Read more
Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga sent out the following release asking for immediate action following Eastern Blvd. Traffic Meeting Following a community meeting on July 2 regarding ongoing traffic hazards along Eastern Boulevard, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urgently calling for swift and decisive action to address what they describe as an … Read more
Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are announcing a community meeting hosted by the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) to present the findings of the Eastern Boulevard Traffic Safety Study for the stretch of Eastern Blvd between MD 43 and Earls Road. The meeting will focus on plans to improve traffic conditions in this corridor. … Read more
Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County will hold their Middle River Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday, July 5 starting at 9:15 p.m. View the most spectacular waterfront fireworks show on the Chesapeake Bay. Weather could delay start time. There is no public viewing or rain date. For more information or to donate, visit www.mtabc.org
The next Small Area Plan (SAP) Area 11 Public Meeting will be held on Monday, June 23 starting 6 p.m at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center situated at 9702 Community Dr. in Middle River. A virtual meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. You can attend this meeting by joining the link: Area … Read more
Two Middle River residents are dead after police said a 48-year-old man fatally shot his estranged wife in Anne Arundel County, and later fatally shot himself during a traffic stop in New Jersey. Anne Arundel County Police responded for a report of a shooting at the Smith Bus Service located in the 1800 block of … Read more
The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Museum While the Heritage Society was founded in 1968, the organization didn’t move into our building until 1975. A celebration will be held at Buon Appetito in Essex on Saturday, June 14 at 6 p.m. In addition to celebrating 50 years, we will … Read more
The Oliver Beach Improvement Association will celebrate its hall’s grand opening on Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m. Councilman David Marks said this community hall was damaged in a fire last year. “Since last spring, our office has worked with the Oliver Beach Improvement Association to restore the community hall damaged in a devastating fire,” … Read more
The elected officials who represent the Bird and Middle Rivers will hold a Zoom briefing on Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. to update the community on next steps in addressing the midge problem. Councilman David Marks, Senator J.B. Jennings, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga, and County Executive Kathy Klausmeier are working together to … Read more
Family Fest @ 43 announced its postponing its Middle River event on Saturday until July as there is a forecast for bad weather. “Due to impending bad weather, we have rescheduled Family Fest @ 43 for July 12th. “ Safety and a fun guest experience are important to us. We invite you to join us … Read more