–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police – Officer N. Thompson of the Essex Precinct won the 2023 Exceptional Performance Award issued by the Baltimore County Police Foundation. According to Baltimore County Police, his notable achievements included demonstrating the department’s core values and his work and dedication in often complex traffic enforcement and criminal investigations
– The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- In a recent survey by Delegates Nawrocki and Szeliga, crime was by and far the top concern for citizens. And juvenile crime tops that category. We must go back to holding juveniles accountable for their … Read more
Baltimore County police officers responded to Belair Road at Rossville Boulevard in Fullerton for a reported shooting on Sunday, April 23 at 9:45 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they located a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. He was … Read more
This is the Precinct 12—Dundalk Crime Blotter for last week First Degree Assault: Just prior to the leaving the 7600 block of Merritt Point in the victim’s car, the suspect and victim were involved in a physical altercation on April 22. Robbery: An unknown suspect with a weapon attempted to steal items in the 1100-block … Read more
The Fullerton Fireworks at Fullerton Field 4304 Fullerton Avenue will return on Saturday, July 1 with entertainment starting at 2 p.m. and the firework show beginning at 9:15 p.m. Food vendors will be on site. According to its Facebook page, the music performances this year include Lutherville School Rock (2 p.m.), No Promises (3:30 p.m.), … Read more
As part of its strategy to improve learning environments and reduce overcrowding in northeastern county middle schools, Baltimore County Public Schools plans to close Golden Ring Middle School to students and repurpose the building for future use. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams notified the Board of Education of the plan at the Board’s April … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of the 6th District- The 2023 Legislative Session ended on April 10 th , 2023. It has been a pleasure to serve the residents of the Sixth Legislative District. This year was more challenging than my first eight years as we have a new Democratic Governor. … Read more
The last day of school for students and teachers will be Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Zero (0) of the five (5) days that were built into the 2022-2023 school calendar for inclement weather were utilized this school year. The updates to the calendar (linked below) include reducing the student and teacher calendar days by five … Read more
– photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Copany- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company and other units responded to the report of a townhouse fire on Key View Way in Honeygo Village in Perry Hall. The fire was reported on Thursday at 3:09 a.m. Crews arrived to find a resident extinguishing the front door … Read more
Brian Powell of Kenwood High School was named the BCPS High School Principal of the Year. This is his seventh year at the Essex high school and his 15th year working for BCPS. Powell was also announced as BCPS 2020-21 High School Principal of the Year. Both Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year were … Read more
– Fifteen Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named among the 20 finalists in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s 18th annual High School Juried Art Show. The BCPS finalists are: • Ifeoluwa Naluwa Adeyooye, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology • Khyree Bonds, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology • … Read more
An apartment fire has been reported in the 9500 block of Perry Hall Bouelvard in Nottingham. The fire was reported on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:33 p.m. It was reported the fire started on the balcony of the apartment complex. There is no further information at this time.
-photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- The Baltimore County Council officially approved Colonel Robert McCullough as new Baltimore County Police Chief 7 to 0. McCullough was selected as a nominee last week by County Executive John Olszewski. McCullough is a 35-year veteran of The Baltimore County Police Department and becomes the first African-American leader of … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks- On April 13th, Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr., presented the Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal to the Baltimore County Council. The Council may now cut from the budget plan; we are prohibited from adding or moving money around. In my time … Read more
-photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association reported a bus fire on Sunday morning. The incident was reported on Interstate 95 North near Interstate 695 in Rosedale. White Marsh Volunteer Fire Department reported that Fisher College of Boston baseball team escaped the bus safely and were transported to … Read more
-photo courtesy of Northeast Area Education Advisory Council of Baltimore County- Tiffany Frempong, Tiara Booker-Dwyer and Emory Young have been appointed to the Board of Educaton of Balmore County by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. The appointees were nominated by the school board nominating commission. Frempong is a White Marsh resident and the chair of the … Read more
-photo courtesy of Dundalk High School Twitter page- Could more high school seats be added to the Dundalk area? When Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Board of Education approved their capital budget in January, one of the items listed was 717 seats at Dundalk High School for $21,699,000. Dundalk High School opened less than 10 … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDOT- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a brush fire in the area of thr I-695 inner loop near Essex between Exits 36 to 38 on Wednesday before 4 p.m. It is near the Chesaco Avenue underpass. Crews on scene of the fire with several hot spots. Train systems in the area were … Read more
Parents teachers and students returning to some Perry Hall schools this week may have noticed some upgrades to the different BCPS campuses. First, the entrance to Perry Hall High School saw some improvements as new curbs and handicap sidewalks were added to the driveways of the school. Over at Perry Hall Elementary School, new basketball … Read more
-the following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki- We have rounded third and crossed home plate! In honor of the start of the Orioles’ season and the end of the 2023 legislative session, we wanted to share some of our home runs. We each have bills that made their … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department continues investigating the circumstances surrounding an Essex shooting that occurred shortly before 12:45 a.m., on Tuesday, April 11. Officers responded to the 1600 block of Cape May Road for reports of shots fired. When they arrived at the location, no victim was located. Shortly after, officers received another call that … Read more