The 49th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony, recently held online, honored 136 seniors from across the county as exemplary students of their fields, and each was named a recipient of the Anthony G. Marchione Award for Excellence. The ceremony, which may be viewed here, began with greetings from BCPS Superintendent Dr. … Read more
-photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine- Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine reported a two-alarm house fire in Middle River on Saturday morning. A townhome fire in the Miramar Landing community on Decatur Road was reported at 5:50 a.m. The White Marsh Volunteer Frie Company reported the house had heavy … Read more
The next monthly meeting of the Essex-Middle River Fishing Club will be on Tuesday, June 20 at FOP Lodge 34 located at 730 Wampler Road in Middle River. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The club will have a presentation on Boating Safety from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Many of us boat on … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews were on the scene of a single vehicle crash on eastbound White Marsh Blouevard between Bird River Road and Pulaski Highway in Middle River. The vehicle left the roadway, went into the woods, and is on fire. The crash was reported on Wednesday, June 14 at 10:57 … Read more
– photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- The Essex Volunteer Company reported fire crews were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 500 block of Hazy Way Court in Bowleys Quarters on Saturday. Crews evaluated two patients with minor injuries. The fire was reported on Saturday, June 10 at 2:54 p.m.
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that he and his fellow members of the council.passed a resolution on Monday that puts an end to a development in Middle River. “Tonight, the Baltimore County Council unanimously revoked the application for development of the Lafarge Quarry,” Marks said in a statement on Monday night. The proposal called … Read more
Emily Dewlin of Dundalk High School -photo courtesy of BCPS- The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2022-23 school year, each for their contributions to students, schools, and the school counseling profession. “The school counselors in our BCPS schools play vital roles in … Read more
Baltimore County detectives were conducting a joint investigation in the 700 block of Middle River Road. on Wednesday around 7 a.m. While at the location, detectives located a suspicious device that was believed to be an explosive. The Baltimore County Police Department’s Hazardous Device Team determined the device was not a threat. Since this matter … Read more
Five Baltimore County Public Schools educators have earned statewide honors from the Maryland Art Education Association. In addition, the BCPS Office of Visual Arts has selected eight district-level award winners. State- and district-level awards will be presented during the 2023 MAEA Award Ceremony. The virtual event will take place on Thursday, June 8, at 7 … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is trying to stop a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at the Old LaFarge Quarry site near Earls Road in Middle River and introduced legislation to revoke the project. The plan is under the development of BC Middle River LLC, and calls for an industrial complex. Marks and other Middle River … Read more
The Holly Hill Memorial Day service will take place at Lamky Luther Whitehead Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 29 at 9 a.m. The service is located at 10201 Bird River Road in Middle River. This event gives us the opportunity to honor respect and recognize those heroes that sacrificed their lives in service to our … Read more
-The following statement was submitted by Councilman David Marks about his attempt to revoke the Planned Unit Development at the Lafarge Quarry in Middle River near Earls Road- The Baltimore County Council will shortly consider my legislation to revoke the application for the Planned Unit Development at the Lafarge Quarry. I believe there are too … Read more
-photo courtesy of Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc.- Middle River has lost a key member of its community as the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. has reported Ronnie “Daddy Kool” Alder, Sr. has passed away. According to his obituary from Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, “Daddy Kool” was 80 … Read more
The Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s finalists for their annual awards for Excellence in Education. “Being selected as a finalist is an accomplishment worthy of celebration! Congratulations to all of our nominated educators and support professionals,” said a statement from the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber. The awards ceremony and reception will take place … Read more
The following statement was released by County Councilman David Marks about the Bowleys Quarters sewer project that has caused traffic issues in the area. If you live or work in Bowleys Quarters, please be mindful of the second part of the sewer project that will occur from Tuesday to Thursday on westbound Carroll Island Road … Read more
Members of the Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday morning in Middle River. The crash happened along Pulaski Highway west of Middle River Road around 5:30 a.m. Investigators have determined the operator of a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage was attempting to make a … Read more
Family Fest @ 43 will be held this Saturday, May 20 in Middle River from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will provide fun & entertainment at the Greenleigh Business Center at 415 Willaims Court. There is free admission to the events and there will be over 50 exhibitors. Kids zone including Ms. Dee … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks- The Lafarge Quarry includes over 400 acres along Earls Road, one of the largest undeveloped private properties in Middle River. In August of 2022, the Baltimore County Council voted to extend public water to this area. Two months later, the Council supported … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a Middle River laundromat fire last night in the 900 block of Middle River Road. The fire was reported on Tuesday, March 28 at 9:54 p.m. According to reports, fire crews arrived and saw two clothes dryers on fire and the building was full of smoke. For more … Read more
-photo courtesy of dignitymemorial.com- Holly Hill Memorial Gardens announced that it will be hosting their first annual egg hunt on Saturday, April 8. That has caused some controversy in the community as many feel it is disrespectful to host an egg hunt at a cemetery. “This is a memorial garden not an amusement park for … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools has narrowed its Central and Northeast Area Middle School Boundary Study down from seven to four options. Most of the options are similar to the current map that has the elementary schools in Perry Hall going to Perry Hall Middle; the Chase and Middle River elementary schools staying at Middle River … Read more