Marks’ Legislation Extends Review Period for Wastewater Charges

The Office of Councilman David Marks released the following press release about his legislation that passed on Monday night. At the Baltimore County Council meeting on October 6th, Councilman David Marks passed legislation that provides a longer review period for disputing wastewater charges. The bill gives the Director of the Department of Public Works and … Read more

Marks Introduces Resolution for County Opposition to Discharge Permit

Fifth District Councilman David Marks announced he is introducing a resolution that would have Baltimore County oppose the Days Cove discharge permit in White Marsh. Here is his official release Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that he is introducing a resolution to put Baltimore County on record as opposing the Days Cove discharge … Read more

MC Fest Returns to Mount Carmel This Weekend

MC Fest will be held on Oct. 9 through Oct. 12. The hours are Thursday and Friday from 6 – 10 p.m., Saturday from 1 – 10  p.m. and Sunday, from 1- 5 p.m. The event supports Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, a PK-12 Catholic School serving Essex. MC Fest draws over 1500 attendees each … Read more

Dundalk Dominates Perry Hall in 2nd Half for 49-21 Win

Dundalk receiver Robert Smith catches a 56-yard touchdown pass to put Dundalk up 21-14 at halftime. –photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Dundalk was clinging to a seven point lead in the second half and Perry Hall had the ball. Owl defender Darryl Reid decided to take over the game and help his team in a … Read more

Kenwood Leans on Defense in 16-6 Win Against Overlea

Overlea receiver Isaiah Megginson and Kenwood sophomore Sean Rose battle for a jump ball along the sidelines. A strong defense and a running game can win football games and Kenwood had both in a 16-6 win over Overlea. The Bluebirds were led by senior running back Damon Green. He had 175 yards and two touchdowns … Read more

Klausmeier to End Negotiations for New Middle River Library

Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced the county is stopping construction on a new library in Middle River. The plan called for a 25,810-square-foot library branch and adjacent 116-space parking lot the Greenleigh community in Middle River. Klausmeier said the decision was made based on the financial burden Baltimore County is facing. “After careful consideration, I … Read more

TurnAround Center in Dundalk to be Named as “Jacobi Center”  

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and TurnAround is honoring the life of Jacobi. His young life was cut short by domestic violence on Christmas Eve 2024 at their home in East Baltimore County. At the request of his family, TurnAround’s Dundalk location will officially be named in his memory, ensuring that we never forget … Read more

Dundalk, Patapsco, Point & Perry Hall Pick up Football Wins

Dundalk Patapsco and Perry Hall pick up wins last Friday night against Kenwood, Eastern Tech and Parkville. Sparrows Point remains undefeated and Chesapeake and Overlea suffered losses. Here is a recap of Week 4 football in eastern Baltimore County: Patapsco 28 Eastern Tech 24  Patriot quarterback Wyatt Perry’s three touchdowns helped improve his team to … Read more

Man on Skateboard Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Dundalk

Baltimore County Police reported a pedestrian was traveling on Merritt Boulevard on a skateboard and was involved in a fatal crash on Wednesday morning. After an investigation, police said  the man was struck by a 2001 Toyota Tacoma at the intersection of Merritt Boulevard and Westfield Road in Dundalk around 5:45 a.m. The man was … Read more

Marks: “Honeygo Landfill Outlines Odor Control, Long-Term Plans”

–The following article was submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks about the Honeygo Run Reclamation Center– On September 29, I toured the Honeygo Run Reclamation Center to learn more about the progress of this landfill and discuss future disposal plans.  Since I started to represent this area, I have tried to address concerns I … Read more

Man Charged in Connection to July House Explosion in Rosedale

A July home explosion in Rosedale has been ruled an arson by Baltimore County fire investigators. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, 66-year-old Mark Hawkins, the property owner, was arrested and charged with Arson – First Degree and Malicious Burning – First Degree. This charges are a result in the connection with the  explosion … Read more

Harford Hills Elementary Reports Threat Made by Student

Harford Hills Elementary School sent out a letter to parents on Monday informing them of an incident at the school. According to the school principal, a student allegedly wrote “highly inappropriate and threatening statements” in a notebook. Those statements contained messages of self-harm and a list of students and staff members that the student wanted … Read more

Construction to Begin Next Week on Perry Hall Roundabout

Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation announced it will begin constructing the roundabout project the intersection of Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road in Perry Hall next week. Here is the full statement from Baltimore County Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation, weather permitting, will begin work Tuesday, Oct. 7 on an … Read more