Baltimore County Crash Team detectives responded to the 8200 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale in reference to a pedestrian crash. Once on scene, detectives determined 88-year-old John Lohmeyer was struck by a 2019 Jeep Cherokee as he was attempting to cross Pulaski Highway on Thursday around 7:30 p.m. Paramedics pronounced Lohmeyer deceased on scene. … Read more
-photo courtesy of Greenleigh at Crossroads- –The following statement was released by County Councilman David Marks after the County Council set a cap for the development of Greenleigh at Crossroads in Middle River- The Baltimore County Council passed my legislation that slashes the potential number of future homes at the Greenleigh at Crossroads area by … Read more
–photo courtesy of Delegate Carl Jackson- Eighth District Delegate Carl Jackson announced that Overlea High School received upgrades to its gymnasium. Jackson is a graduate of the high school. “Out with the OLD in with the NEW Overlea High School Indoor Digital Scoreboard (included digital advertising panel and shot clocks),” Jackson said. “As an Overlea … Read more
Everyone loves cinderella stories in basketball and Eastern Baltimore County has two underdogs – one in the boys bracket and one on the girls side. Dundalk in Boys 4A State Quarterfinals The Dundalk Boys team started off the playoffs with a 74 to 63 home win over Perry Hall. Then the Owls pulled off a … Read more
– photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department– A fire was reported at Mo’s Seafood Bar and Grill in the 7600 block of Eastern Avenue in Eastwood. According to the report, a fire was coming from the kitchen area of the building on Thursday, March 7 around 6:11 a.m. Baltimore County Fire Department reported two … Read more
UPDATE: It has been reported this incident has concluded without any further incident around 7:09 p.m. Baltimore County Police reported officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of 62nd Street in Rosedale for a shots fired call on Wednesday around 3:46 p.m. Upon arrival, officers assessed the situation and called for a barricade. There are … Read more
-photo courtesy of Rashan Hunt/Maryland DNR- Rashan Hunt of Sparrows Point has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch ten different species of fish in Maryland at trophy-size length. Hunt is the sixth Master Angler since the program began, and … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS Flickr page- Ajit Thapa Magar, a Grade 11 student at Perry Hall High School, was named one of the winners of the 2024 Baltimore County Public Schools Film Expo Poster Contest. Blen Asaminew, a Grade 8 student at Catonsville Middle School, was the other winner. This year, BCPS students and staff … Read more
A development meeting will be held online for the proposed Avenue at White Marsh apartments on Thursdays March 7 and March 14 at 10 a.m. The project is proposing 200 multi-family apartments at 4921 Campbell Blvd. in Nottingham. Federal Realty is the development of this project and the acreage is listed at 4.96 acres. This will … Read more
Essex officers responded to a Sunday crash that occurred in the 200 block of Back River Neck Road in Essex. A preliminary investigation determined a 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Back River Neck Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole around 7 a.m. The driver, 64-year-old Barry Stokes, was … Read more
Baltimore County today announced it has entered into an agreement in principle with Charlotte-based Forsite Development to acquire major portions of former Charles P. Crane generating station in Middle River and preserve the majority of the site as future parkland. “I am proud of the ways in which our administration is preserving cherished open space … Read more
Edwin Pérez, a Spanish teacher at Parkville High School, will be honored as the 2024 Latinx Educator of the Year by the Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC). The award will be presented during the Latinx Educator Awards Reception to be held on Friday, March 8, in Kansas City, Mo. This year, 116 educators from many states … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks- Baltimore County gave an update on the construction of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center. The new $10 million facility will open alongside Glenmar Elementary School. “Construction is buzzing at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center, and we’re thrilled to share the progress with … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews responded to the Colony Motel at 11111 Pulaski Highway in Middle River for an injured person. It was reported that a person was crushed by a vehicle. The incident took place on Friday, March 1 at 11:34 p.m. There was no information on the condition of … Read more
Following significant declines in nuisance midge levels along Back River in Eastern Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that midge reduction treatments will continue this spring. Aerial spraying – along with remediation inside Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – is expected to begin on Monday, March 4, and continue through the fall. … Read more
– photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks– Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced an agreement in which the old Perry Hall Elementary School (known as the Annex) will be recommended for protection as a historic landmark. In return, Marks said he will support rezoning the property to accommodate expanded business uses at the location. The … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A motor vehicle collision involving an overturned vehicle was reported on Wednesday night in Essex. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported the crash in the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane near Kayden Lane around 7:10 p.m. Crews arrived to find a two-car accident with one vehicle on its … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski- BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joined members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County and the Baltimore County delegation in officially cutting the ribbon on the new Red House Run Elementary School in Rosedale. The ceremony was held on Thursday … Read more
The high school basketball playoffs started in Baltimore County this week. Here is a look at the nine boys and girls teams in eastern Baltimore County. Boys 4A Dundalk defeated Perry Hall at home 74 to 63 on Tuesday. The Owls travel to Parkville on Thursday to play the defending state champion Knights. On the … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews reponded to a hit-and-run accident in Nottingham. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Campbell Boulevard and Franklin Square Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7:35 p.m. It was reported that a silver SUV hit the pedestrian and then fled the scene, leaving the injured … Read more
Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk is a “Chesapeake Road Runners” charity event scheduled for Saturday, March 16 · 8am – noon at Gunpowder Falls State Park, Graces Quarters Road in Chase. Registration takes place from 8 to 8:55 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit environmental and scholarship programs. Register … Read more