Midge Treatment Continues on Back River

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County Councilman David Marks reports Baltimore County plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment on the upper Back River next week. The application is scheduled to occur on Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18. As always, the timing and dates are dependent on changing wind and weather conditions and … Read more

Justin Benjamin Named New Perry Hall Middle Principal

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-photo courtesy of Cockeysville Middle School- Perry Hall Middle School has announced that Justin Benjamin has been named the new principal of their school. Benjamin takes over after serving as an assistant principal at Cockeysville Middle School since 2013. He is succeeding Lisa Perry, who announced she was retiring after serving as Perry Hall Middle … Read more

BCPS Student Artists Honored at Towson U. Art Exhibition

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Many of Baltimore County Public Schools’ best student artists were honored for their work and talent during a June 6 reception and awards ceremony for BCPS’ 36th Annual High School Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition featured the work of 122 student artists from across the county. Following the ceremony at The StarTUp at Towson University, … Read more

Fort McHenry Federal Channel Now Fully Open Near Key Bridge

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–photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- As part of the Unified Command response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving today restored the Fort McHenry Federal Channel to its original operational dimensions of 700 feet wide and … Read more

Delegates Asking County to Rescind former Executive Orders

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District 7A Delegates Nawrocki and Szeliga’s are calling for County Executive Johnny Olszewski to rescind former executive orders regarding rapists, pedophiles, and violent offenders. To encourage Baltimore County to prioritize public safety, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have called upon County Executive Johnny Olszewski to rescind executive orders from former County Executive Kevin Kamenetz … Read more

Victim Found Shot on Torner Road in Essex

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It has been reported that a person has been shot in Essex. The victim had a gun shot wound to the head and was found on the sidewalk in front of the 300 block of Torner Road in Middlesex. The shooting was reported around on Sunday around  7:35 a.m. This story will be updated.

NWS Confirms Wednesday Night Tornado in Middle River

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-photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine- The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reported five tornados in Maryland, including a tornado in the Middle River area on Wednesday. Here is the full report for that tornado: The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office staff conducted a ground survey of storm damage that occurred … Read more

Two Eastern Tech Grads Earn National Merit® Scholarships

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Two Eastern Tech Students were among six 2024 Baltimore County Public Schools graduates who have earned college-sponsored National Merit® Scholarships. There are among the more than 2,900 distinguished high school seniors from across the nation. Aspiring nurse Nathan D. Brojan of Nottingham is a graduate of Eastern Technical High School. He was awarded a scholarship … Read more

Property Damages Reported in Bowleys Quarters After Storms

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–photo courtesy of BQVFRM- Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine reported crews responded to structural damage to a residence In the Williams Estates/ Peppermint Woods Community following a quick but strong weather event on Wednesday. (Update- National Weather Service reported this storm was a tornado) Upon arrival, multiple units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire … Read more

Rosedale Man Convicted on Federal Charges of Kidnapping

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After a three-week trial, a federal jury returned guilty verdicts convicting Donte Davon Stanley, age 33, of Rosedale, and Dennis Allen Hairston, age 34, of Windsor Mill, on federal charges of kidnapping and robbery conspiracies; kidnapping; carjacking; robbery affecting commerce. Hairston was also convicted of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation … Read more

Informational Meeting About Grant Programs in Essex

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The Baltimore Community Foundation will provide information  about their grant programs Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Essex CDC Office located at 25 Eastern Blvd. Suite 98 in Essex. This is the chance to meet with BCF staff regarding funding opportunities and a chance to learn about funding for your programs, … Read more

Final Large Truss Piece of Key Bridge Removed

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–photo courtesy of Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers– It was reported by the Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported that 10 weeks after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, salvage crews successfully removed the final large steel truss segment blocking the 700-foot-wide Fort McHenry Federal Channel on June 3-4. … Read more

24 BCPS Receive Grants From Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge

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Twenty-four Baltimore County public schools were today awarded $38,000 in environmental literacy grants for their outstanding clean-up initiatives during Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge. During this year’s challenge, 6,874 volunteers from schools and community-based groups conducted a record-breaking 502 clean-ups, filling 3,228 bags with litter that could have made its way into streams and the Chesapeake … Read more