Emergency crews were on the scene of an open water rescue as a boat was reported sinking at North Point State Park in the 8400 block of North Point Road. The 30-foot boat was reported at 100 feet away from the pier near the trolley station and was “taking on water”. According to the report, … Read more
Middle River Concert Band will hold three summer concerts in the area. The first concert is at Middle River Assembly of God, 9620 Bird River Road on Monday, July 1 at 7 p.m. Angel Park, located at 9650 Honeygo Blvd., will host a concert on Monday July 8 at 7 p.m. The final concert will … Read more
US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reports Heat Advisories have been issued for a large chunk of the region from on Saturday, June 22 from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Expected heat index values will sit between 102-108 degrees with air temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. Use caution if spending long periods of time … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported that Marcel Traoren, who was the six-year old located in the waters of Lynch Cove in Dundalk, died at an area hospital. Officers responded to a call for service for a missing person at risk. When officers arrived at the location, they were notified the missing person was 6-years-old, autistic and … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported that crews located 6-year-old Marcel Traoren in the waters of Lynch Cove in Dundalk The child was located Friday around 11:30 a.m. He has been transported by EMS to an area hospital where he later died.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced it will temporarily close and detour interchange ramps at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) / US 40 (Pulaski Highway) interchange in the Golden Ring area beginning Sunday, June 23. This is part of a $200,000 traffic barrier installation project that is expected to be complete by late … Read more
Pooles Island Brewing Company is holding “First Responder’s Day” at its location at 11695 Crossroads Circle Suite A in Middle River on Saturday, July 13 from noon to 9 p.m. The event will benefit Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue! It is expected to be a day of demonstrations, activities, food and drinks. Tickets will … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is hosting it’s 1st Waterfront Front Festival in Essex at the end of September 2024. The event will be held at Rocky Point Beach. To plan for the event, Essex Community Development Corporation is hosting an input meeting in partnership with Rec and Parks Wednesday, July 10 at … Read more
The 90th Dundalk Independence Day Parade will take place on Thursday July 4, 2024 with a kickoff of 8:15 a.m. There is no rain date. The parade starts at the Logan Village Shopping Center and ends on Liberty Parkway near Dunmanway. The parade lineup will be announced in a few weeks. For more information, visit … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS YouTube page- Baltimore County Public Schools announced that Eric Eiswert has been named new principal at Sparrows Point Middle School. Eiswert takes over for Mary Boswell-McComas, who left the school to take over as superintendent at Kent Conty Public Schools. Eiswert was the principal at Pikesville High School and has over … Read more
In response to growing concerns about the safety of online marketplace transactions and to prevent crimes associated with these exchanges – the Baltimore County Police Department established Transaction Safe Zones in each of its precincts. These designated areas provide a secure environment for residents to conduct transactions with peace of mind. Here is a list … Read more
Edgemere Bait and Tackle will hold its 3rd annual youth fishing tournament this weekend. It is a two-day weekend event and is being held June 22 & June 23. The start time is 6 a.m. Saturday morning and you can fish all the until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Scales close at 5p.m. on Sunday. There … Read more
-photo courtesy of Kent County Public Schools- The Kent County Board of Education named Sparrows Point Middle School principal Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas as their new superintendent of Kent County Public Schools. McComas’ first official day will be July 1. She takes the lead of the system’s five schools from retiring Superintendent Dr. Karen Couch, who … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, CountyRide van service, the Towson Loop and County-run senior centers will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, … Read more
The Oliver Beach Community Hall was damaged in a fire in March and the community is trying to raise funds. A shrimp and bull roast is being held at Gunpowder VFW Hall, 6309 Ebenezer Road on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the rebuilding of the Oliver Beach Community … Read more
–photo courtesy of Heritage Fair website– The Dundalk Heritage Fair returns in 2024 on Friday, June 28 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30 from noon to 10 p.m. The Heritage Fair announced its full entertainment schedule the 2024 event. The main act will be Steven Adler. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Del. Harry Bhandari- A major water main break at Lineage Courtin Nottingham on Sunday around 9:30 a.m. Del. Harry Bhandari reported the break affected 430 residents. “Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and our District 8 team are taking this issue very seriously. The DPW acknowledges the need for a long-term solution, including … Read more
School system leaders and families gathered at Baltimore County Public Schools administrative offices on June 12 for a special ceremony to honor the two newest recipients of the Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship and five recipients of Allied Sports scholarships. Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship Olivia Gardner of Sparrows Point High … Read more
-photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School Official Facebook page- Perry Hall High School announced that four staff members are retiring. Michele Scheppske, (pictured in front) is the school’s bookkeeper. She has 26 years of service to BCPS and eight years at PHHS. Evelyn DaCosta (Second to left) has served 40 years in BCPS as … Read more
Martin State Airport and Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum are hosting a two-day open house and festival on June 15-16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are aircraft displays, live music, souvenirs, and delicious local food There is the chance to see flyover aircraft up close as they arrive and depart. The best … Read more
-photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Fire crews were on the scene of a house fire in Perry Hall last night. According to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, local stations responded to the house fire on Indian Trail Way in Honeygo Village Friday around 6 p.m. First arriving units found fire in … Read more