An 82-year-old man has died after being trapped yesterday inside a burning Dundalk rowhome. Baltimore County Police have identified the victim as Richard L. Sprouse, of the 8000 block of Gray Haven Road, 21222. Fire and Police units were dispatched at 12:51 p.m. to the 800 block of Gray Haven Road for a residential fire. … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of the 6th District as he gave an update on the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – I want to give an update on the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant since the permit expired April 30th, 2023. I have stayed in contact with Maryland Department of … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a working dwelling fire with rescue in Dundalk. The fire was reported in the 8000 blk of Gray Haven Road on Wednesday, May 10 around 12:51 p.m. One patient was transported to a local hospital and later died.
-photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School Softball- The MPSSAA state softball playoffs begin this week and Perry Hall and Eastern Tech both have a chance to win state titles in their respective classifications. Eastern Tech is ranked 7th in the Baltimore Sun poll and Perry Hall is just ranked outside the top 15 in … Read more
-photo courtesy of Dulaney High School Sports Booster- The MPSSAA state baseball playoffs begin this week. Here is a look at all the playoff teams from eastern Baltimore County. 2A Overlea received a first-round bye. The Falcon went 12-2 and are the top seed in the North Region. They will host the winner of 5. … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for its FIRST substantial boat ramp project in 15 years in Dundalk. This project included as the construction of the first canoe/kayak soft launch at Merritt Point Park. This boat ramp renovation and new kayak launch better connects Baltimore County residents and … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department responded to a reported pedestrian crash that occurred near the intersection of East Joppa Road and Loch Raven Boulevard on Sunday, May 7, at approximately 3:15 a.m. Members of the Baltimore County Crash Team have determined that 53-year-old Earl Preston III was struck by a 2018 Acura TLX traveling eastbound … Read more
Dundalk Police Precinct 12 reported a store robbery in Dundalk. According to report, the 7-Eleven in 7400 block of Holabird Avenue was robbed when three unknown male suspects entered the location on Monday, May 8 around 12:27 a.m. Then the suspects robbed the store with weapons and took an undisclosed amount of money and property … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation announced that Raphel Road has reopened in Kingsville. The bridge over I-95 was closed in February 2022 for construction of the Express Toll Lanes. The MDTA said they thank local residents and motorists for their patience and released the following statement: “The reconstruction of the Raphel Road overpass is part … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 8500 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale, in reference to a pedestrian being struck. When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries on Friday, May 5 around 10:30 p.m. Medics transported 65-year-old Ronald Kucharczyk to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. … Read more
Our Lady of Hope & St. Luke Parishes announced they had to end their Dundalk carnival early on Friday night after an incident took place on the grounds. The carnival is located in the Our Lady of Hope field near Lynch and Wise avenues. According to the church, the incident involved a group of juveniles” … Read more
Baltimore County Homicide Detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, May 5 in the area of Route 702 and Marlyn Avenue in Essex. At approximately 4:58 p.m., officers responded to the location for a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim, who had sustained at least one gunshot … Read more
The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will begin accepting applications for the Board’s one at-large seat for the term beginning 2023 through December 4, 2028. The composition and selection of the Board of Education of Baltimore County includes both appointed and elected members. Seven members of the school board are elected, while four members … Read more
In an effort to reduce truck traffic in residential areas and address long-standing community concerns, Baltimore County Department of Public Works announced plans to install vehicle height monitoring camera systems at seven designated residential roadway locations in Southwestern and Southeastern Baltimore County. The vehicle height monitoring system is an automated enforcement tool that uses cameras … Read more
North Point Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will hold Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. “Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only,” said a statement … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that Baltimore County’s multi-departmental, place-based revitalization initiative in the Essex community, now known as Essex Reimagined, will host a spring kickoff at a Community Connections Resource Fair on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School (1000 S Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced the opening of a second public comment period as part of the toll rate range setting process for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps in eastern Baltimore County. The Maryland Transportation Authority Board voted to establish a two-week comment period for the recommended toll rate ranges … Read more
-photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a vehicle fire in the 1900 block of Middleborough Road between Sassafras Road & Oak Avenue in Essex. The fire was reported on Friday, April 28 around 9 p.m. and it was reported as threat to a nearby structure. Crews … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested two suspects in connection with the April 10 shooting that occurred in White Marsh. Detectives have determined the shooting occurred on White Marsh Boulevard between Bel Air Road and Perry Hall Boulevard. The shooting happened as the suspects pulled along the victim’s car and began to fire … Read more
-photo courtesy of Dundalk Heritage Fair Association- The Dundalk Heritage Fair Association announced that carnival rides are returning back to the popular Independence Day weekend event in Dundalk. The fair is scheduled from Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2, but will open a day earlier for rides. “RIDES WILL BE BACK FOR THE 2023 … 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