Fifth District County Councilman David Marks wrote an article about appointing former state delegate John Cluster to a task force to determine if there is a need to expansion the Baltimore County Council from seven members. Today, I am announcing that I will appoint former Delegate John W.E. Cluster, Jr., to the task force examining … Read more
The Office of Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga reported the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration began a resurfacing project on Friday, Oct. 13, on US 1 (Belair Road) between Mount Vista Road and Jerusalem Road in Kingsville. The $1.2 million project should be complete by mid-November, weather permitting. The project includes milling … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews were on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash with ejection on Philadelphia Road between Middle River Road and Campbell Boulevard in White Marsh. The crash was reported on Tuesday at 8:36 p.m. Third EMS transport unit requested for multiple patients. Maryland State Police medevac requested. BGE requested … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal stabbing that occurred Monday, Oct. 16 around 10 p.m. Officers responded to the Unit block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex in reference to a reported assault. When officers arrived, they located 63-year-old Keith Yeager suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim … Read more
The Baltimore County Department of Rec. and Parks will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at Hazelwood Skate Park in Overlea. The event will be held at 4924 Hazelwood Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m. According to the Baltimore County Skateboard Council, this is the first concrete skateboard park built in Baltimore County since the … Read more
The Baltimore County Public Library announced that the University’s of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center will be on site at the North Point Branch Library, 1716 Merritt Blvd. in Dundalk to provide flu vaccinations to anyone age 9 and up. The vaccinations will be given out on Monday, Oct. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. … Read more
-Cluster boxes will be placed at Fort Howard Veterans Park, photo courtesy of Google maps- Residents of Fort Howard received a letter from the Postmaster of the Fort Howard Post Office stating that all mail deliveries will be made with Centralized Mail Delivery starting Tuesday, Oct. 31. Cluster Box Units (CBU) will be installed at Fort Howard Veterans Park, … Read more
–photo courtesy of Providence Volunteer Fire Company of Towson- Fire crews were on scene of a car fire at Harford and Joppa roads in Carney. The Providence Volunteer Fire Company of Towson reported on Friday after 9 p.m. There was no more information about this fire.
District 7 Delegates Lauren Arikan, Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga write that they stand with Israel and firmly condemn Hamas The District 7 Delegates are horrified and disgusted to see the events unfolding in Israel, including in a sister city of Baltimore, Ashkelon, Israel. The Hamas attacks upon innocent life, including the beheading of dead … Read more
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company was handling a reported hit and run pedestrian stuck at a business in the 11000 block of Pulaski Highway in White Marsh. An employee was reportedly run over by someone trying to get away after committing an earlier crime. The incident was reported on Tuesday, Oct. 10 around 12:25 p.m.
Sparrows Point High School sent out a letter to notify parents that a handgun was reported on campus Monday morning. According to the letter (below) the school received word that a high school student was in possession of a handgun. Next, the school administration investigated, and school officials reported that a loaded handgun was … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced two-way traffic overnight weekdays in the Interstate 895 Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. During tunnel closures at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, drivers may experience 15-20 minute delays while two-way operations (during which one lane of southbound and northbound traffic is directed into the tunnel that remains open) are implemented. Closure times are … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools’ students placed in the Under 21 category of the Baltimore County Public Library’s Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. One of those BCPS student winners was Maaz Ijaz, a Grade 8 student at Parkville Middle for “Whispers of the Netherrealm: The Haunting of Ravenshade Mansion,” which recounts a young … Read more
State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard, III, announced that charges were filed against a Baltimore County resident, Francis G. Bagnall, for voting in the 2018 Maryland Gubernatorial General Election without having the legal authority to vote. According to the charging documents, Bagnall was not a citizen of the United States when he cast a ballot in … Read more
There will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m. ET, This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed. For more information on this alert,visit fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/national-test-2023
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) is hosting “Community Conversations” regarding the development of the BCPS Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. Community members are invited to share their ideas on budget priorities and the investments the system should make to provide high-quality public education to every student. The meetings will be held … Read more
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Rosedale. Troopers from the JFK Memorial Highway Barrack responded to Interstate 95 South at Chesaco Avenue around 2:30 a.m. for a report of a two-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2019 Nissan Altima was possibly disabled in lane 3 … Read more
Perry Hall had a big win over Dundalk last week and were looking to go 5-0 against Catonsville at home. The Gators had no letdown as they had a dominant 47 to 0 win over Catonsville on Friday. The Gators scored at will as they were up 28 to 0 after the first quarter at … Read more
Here is a report of some of the incidents that were reported by Parkville Police Precinct 8 over the past week. ROBBERY: At approximately 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, two suspects assaulted and robbed the victim in the intersection of Harford and Joppa roads in Carney. One suspect was identified and arrested. ROBBERY: Three … Read more
Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to Route 702 in Essex in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado on Wednesday, Sept. 27. While the driver of the Silverado remained at the scene, the pedestrian, 38-year-old Candice Reihl, was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased. … Read more
Baltimore County Public Library announced they are providing “”Sundaes on Sunday to celebrate the reopening of the library’s Sunday service. This weekend there will be sundaes at the Perry Hall Branch This is rescheduled from last weekend. One per library card will allow toa person enjoy a one-topping sundae from Miss Twist Ice Cream on … Read more