Chase Fire Reported on Gunder Avenue

Baltimore County Fire Department

Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association reported an overnight fire on Gunder Avenue in Chase. The fire was reported on Friday just prior to midnight. Crews were alerted for an odor of smoke in a residential structure and arrived with heavy smoke throughout the structure. The fire was placed under control. There is no further information.

Parkville Man Charged With Obstruction of Justice

The Maryland Attorney General announced in the following press release that Parkville resident Michael C. Okolo has been charged with obstruction of justice and fabricating physical evidence. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today the filing of a criminal information in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County charging Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville with … Read more

Benstorming: “Full Story Behind Eastcountytimes.com”

I used to be reporter for the East County Times newspaper in Essex from 2006 to 2011. The paper shutdown in November 2018 and I felt that the area needed local news coverage. I started the website Eastbaltco.com. Short for East Baltimore County News. Most people couldn’t understand or remember the EastBaltCo name. I tried … Read more

Klausmeier Rejects Madigan; Selects Walker for County IG

Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced the selection of Khadija E. Walker as her appointee for Baltimore County Inspector General.  According to the County Executive’s office, Walker has more than 20 years of Inspector General experience on the federal level, was selected following an open search process and two rounds of interviews with high-level candidates. … Read more

Marks to Introduce Resolution to Give Inspector General Oversight of BCPS

The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about his legislation to give inspector general oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools    Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that he will be introducing a resolution requesting the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation giving oversight of the Baltimore County Public … Read more

Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce’s School Supply Drive

Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce is holding a school supply drive off at 415 Williams Court, Suite 102 in Middle River until Friday, Aug. 22. Items needed include: backpacks, folders, crayons, pencils, glue, scissors, paper, and all the classroom must-haves. For more information, Call 443-317-8763 or email info@chesapeakechamber.org

MD Transportation Authority Gives Key Bridge Rebuild Update

Maryland Transportation Authority released information about the Key Bridge Rebuild. As demolition and pre-construction activity begins this summer, MDTA has announced via “Pardon Our Progress,” * Work Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. * Demolition Underway: Crews are actively removing portions of the bridge—no detonations planned * Noise & Vibration Monitoring: Real-time equipment helps … Read more

Del. Long: “Common Sense Prevails on Juvenile Accountability”

The following article has been submitted by Delegate Bob Long about DJS finally holding juveniles accountable after a crime has been committed Last week, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) made an announcement that many of us in Dundalk—and across Baltimore County—have long been waiting for: going forward, juveniles who are wearing ankle monitors … Read more

Roof Fire Reported at Sparrows Point Distribution Center

–photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were on the scene of a fire in the 6300 block of Tradepoint Avenue in Sparrows Point on Sunday. Units are working to extinguish a  roof fire at a Home Depot distribution center around 3 p.m. No injuries have been reported … Read more

Teen Suspect in Custody in Carroll Island Road Case

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

High Bacteria Levels Found in Back River & Other Waterways

The Back River Restoration Committee reports high bacteria levels in local waterways. “Mother Nature has not been kind to use these past few weeks.  Not only did she send tons of trash our way, but this round of sampling is showing high bacteria levels in several upstream testing locations,” BRRC said a statement on social … Read more

Marks to Hold Update on Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road

Councilman David Marks will hold a virtual public meeting with the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation to discuss the progress of safety improvements at the intersection at Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road.   A WebEx meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 13 at 5 p.m.  The virtual meeting can be joined … Read more

Seven Juveniles Detained in Carroll Island Road Assault

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

Heat Advisory Issued for Region for Thursday

The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reports more heat on Thursday with a chance of showers. “A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11AM to 8PM today for portions of the I-95 corridor.  Heat index values around 105 are expected within the advisory,” said a statement from NWS. “Showers and thunderstorms are possible today, mainly in … Read more