Join Maryland Waterways Foundation and Essex Community Development Corporation (CDC) for a morning of service and community-building as they will pick up trash along Eastern Boulevard and prevent it from polluting the Chesapeake Bay. The cleanup will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. followed by an Open House. The meet … Read more
Kathy Klausmeier is the new interim Baltimore County Executive. She was selected by the Baltimore County Council to replace outgoing County Executive John Olszewski, who is now a member of Congress Klausmeier is a Perry Hall resident and the state Senator from District 8. The Democrac’s political career began in 1994 when she was elected … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced it will close schools and offices again on Tuesday, Jan. 7. “Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Baltimore County public schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 7, 2025. “Essential” employees will report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor … Read more
Fifty-three Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved and 10 BCPS teachers renewed their National Board Certification in December 2024. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. The National Board for Professional Teaching … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation- State and local governments say they are ready for Monday’s weather event. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is prepared for a winter storm that is forecasted to affect much of the state beginning Sunday evening. Crews have pretreated state-maintained roads and storm managers … Read more
National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington has issued a Winter Storm Warning until Tuesday at 1 a.m. Here is their forecast for Monday, Jan. 6 Heavy snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, with amounts of up to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced it was closing schools and offices on Monday with the expected weather storm on Monday “Due to impending inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 6, 2025. “Essential” employees will report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor … Read more
–The following article was released by Baltimore County Government- Following Congressman-elect Johnny Olszewski, Jr.’s resignation as Baltimore County’s fourteenth county executive, D’Andrea L. Walker is now acting Baltimore County executive. Walker will remain in this role until an interim county executive is selected by the County Council to fulfill the remaining two years of Olszewski’s … Read more
Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announce the opening of their annual Maryland House of Delegates scholarship application. The scholarship, available to Maryland residents, supports students pursuing postsecondary education at accredited two-year or four-year colleges, universities, or trade, technical, and career schools in Maryland. This scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time undergraduate and … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPL- Community input meetings will being held for the New Essex Public Library Process. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9. Both meetings are from 6:30-8pm and will be held at the current Essex Branch Library, 1110 Eastern Boulevard Quinn Evans, the architects for the project … Read more
Fire crews responded to a Dundalk house fire in the 3400 block of Loganview Drive at 2:19 a.m. Upon arrival, they found heavy fire conditions and requested a second alarm. Fortunately, all residents had escaped the fire, but all eight suffered injuries. Three residents are in critical condition and five residents sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Crews … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- An overnight fire was reported in Dundalk last night. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, crews responded to the 3400 block of Loganview Drive, for a residential fire. The fire was reported at 2:19 a.m. and the fire under control around 3:36 a.m. Four adults & four … Read more
Baltimore County Police are investigating a reported Dundalk shooting that occurred Wednesday morning. Police found an adult male with a gunshot wound in the 200 block of Patapsco Avenue approximately 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 1. The victim was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. This was determined to be a targeted incident. … Read more
Here are the top stories of 2024 on eastcountytimes.com. Thanks for reading. Happy New Year. See you in 2025. January Local Air National Guard Member Dies in Crash February County Cuts Ribbon on New Red House Run School Building March Key Bridge collapse April Eastern Tech Ranked Best High School in Maryland Stemmers Run Middle … Read more
The tragic Key Bridge Collapse isn’t just the biggest story in eastern Baltimore County, it has to be the biggest story in all of the Baltimore region and Maryland. It will probably be the biggest local story of the decade and we are only halfway through the 2020’s (Well it will probably be second to … Read more
Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company reported a motor vehicle accident occurred that involved an apparatus from their station last night around 7:15 p.m. Here is the statement from Wise Avenue VFC. “Engine 272 was enroute to a reported structure fire with emergency lights, sirens, and air horns activated when the driver was forced to take … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department will hold a community walk in support of the Ross Ridge community on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 4 p.m. The walk will begin at Breslin Court, which was the site of the tragic Christmas Eve homicide. Delegate Carl Jackson, who represents the Rossville area, is hopeful this walk will help … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A residential structure fire was reported in Essex on early Sunday morning. Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported first arriving units saw fire showing from a 1.5 story single family dwelling and requested a working fire assignment on Avenal Road. Crews helped contain the fire.
–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Carol Sue Hart of Oliver Beach was named Fifth District Citizen of the Year by Councilman David Marks. Here is the statement from Marks about Hart’s effort to help repair Oliver Beach Improvement Association community hall. “In March, the Oliver Beach Improvement Association community hall was nearly destroyed by … Read more
Baltimore County detectives have arrested 30-year-old Mark C. Jones in the fatal shooting of four-year-old Jacobi Jones and the non-fatal shooting of two others. This incident occurred on Dec. 24 in the unit block of Breslin Court in Rossville. Jones is currently being held without bond.
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police- One suspect is in custody following a suspicious circumstances call in Nottingham on Friday Once on scene officers were alerted to a vehicle containing unknown material inthe 5300 block of Campbell Boulevard., at approximately 10:45 a.m. Members of the Hazardous Devices Team responded and determined the material to be … Read more