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
Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an Essex shooting. Baltimore County police officers responded to the 900 block of Holgate Dr. in Essex following reports of a shooting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 around 7:51 p.m. Once on scene, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to an … Read more
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 the idea of building on the existing site of Loch Raven High School. Fifth District BCPS Board … Read more
BCPS Superintendent Darryl Williams released a statement that he would not seek a new contract. His statement is below: “After much deliberation and conversation with my family, I have decided to not seek an additional four-year contract. It has been an honor to serve as superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, and I thank the … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department announced one of its police dogs has died. Here is the official statement: “With heavy hearts, the Baltimore County Police Department shares the passing of K9 Dudas, a six-year-old patrol and narcotics detection K9. Dudas faithfully served #BCoPD and the community for six years. Our thoughts are with his handler, Ofc. … Read more
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
The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews were on the scene of an motor vehicle crash with entrapment in the 4500 Block of Ebenezer Road. One vehicle was reported on it’s side and one person was reported trapped. The accident was reported on Sunday, Jan. 22 before 9 a.m.
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel will have overnight lane closures for Jan. 22 – 26. During tunnel closures at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, drivers may experience 15-20 minute delays while two-way operations (during which one lane of southbound and northbound traffic is directed into the tunnel that remains open) are implemented. … Read more
–photo courtesy of WMVFC- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews along the Perry Hall Fire Station handled a vehicle crash at Honeygo Boulevard & E Joppa Road in Perry Hall on Friday. One person was sent to an area trauma center. The accident was reported on Jan. 20 around 11:30 a.m.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced his fifth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY24 budget. Seven meetings, one for each Council districtexternal link, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a homicide. At approximately 5:30 p.m., January 15, 2023, officers were called to the 900 block of Sun Circle Wa in Essex, about a body that had been located. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on January 16 and … Read more
There is a water main break near Perry Hall High School. The break can be found at the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Perryvale Road. Motorists started noticing the break on Wednesday afternoon. A public works crew was spotted on the scene on Thursday morning.
–photo courtesy of Chimdy Onoh Twitter page– High level College Football recruiting can usually be found in the South, but some of the recruiting fever is taking place in Dundalk as Chimdy Onoh is one of the top players in the state of Maryland. According to 24/7 Sports, Onoh is the 8th overall ranked high … Read more
–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
Baltimore County Violent Crimes detectives have arrested a suspect in the shooting that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 16. Officers initially responded to the unit block of Shipping Place in Old Dundalk, where they located a male victim in his thirties suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area … Read more
–Photo courtesy of MDOT- The Maryland Transportation Authority announces that emergency roadwork will temporarily close the Inner Loop of I-695 at the Curtis Creek Drawbridge next weekend. The detour will direct motorists to Quarantine Road (Exit 1), to Hawkins Point Road, to Pennington Avenue, to Ordnance Road, to northbound MD 10, to Inner Loop I-695. Drivers are encouraged … Read more
Councilman David Marks gave an update on the Mohrs Lane Bridge project, which has been closed since 2007. Mohrs Lane was a one lane bridge that connected Philadelphia Road to Pulaski Highway in Middle River. “The Mohrs Lane bridge has been a very challenging project, largely due to wetlands and the need to work with … Read more
A basement fire has been reported in the 1900 block of Quentin Road in Dundalk. Crews arrive with smoke showing from a two-story townhome. The fire was reported on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 14. No injuries or any other information have been reported at this time.
A vehicle fire was reported in the 8201 Harford Road in Parkville. There is a report that a U.S. Mail truck is on fire. The incident was reported on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10:54 a.m. No report on injuries at this time.
The AVENUE at White Marsh announced that the F45 Training is moving into its shopping center. F45 Training is a fitness center/gym that has high intense group workouts. F45 is moving next to Hallmark. F45 is scheduled to open on Saturday, March 2 For more information, visit https://f45training.com/
The AVENUE at White Marsh has announced a full-time Youth Escort Policy for its shopping campus. There was already a policy in place that required all visitors under the age of 17 to be accompanied by an adult over 21 on Weekends after 5 p.m. This new policy expands the time frame to all-day, seven … Read more