Due to expected severe weather, all BCPS after-school activities, athletic games and practices will be cancelled tomorrow, Jan. 9. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 will move to a virtual format and can be viewed on BCPS-TV (Comcast channel 73 and Verizon channel 34) and online. BCPS … Read more
–photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine- Crews were on scene of a crash in the area of Eastern Avenue and Bowleys Quarters Road. The Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine reported its crews were on the scene and BGE crews were called to the scene after a truck damaged a … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- A large sinkhole has been reported in Carney. According to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company the sinkhole was reported on Monday morning, Jan. 8 in Carney on E. Joppa Road. The road is closed between Walther Blvd and Magledt Road as crews repair the road
–photo courtesy of teamdefenders.org– Baltimore County Police are investigating a crash that killed a local Air National Guard member in Middle River last week. Officers reported the crash in the 3000 block of Eastern Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 3 before 10 p.m. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team determined that a Mazda … Read more
The next meeting of the Perry Hall Improvement Association meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 11 at their new meeting location – Brightview Senior Living, 9657 Belair Road (Dorsey Room). There will be updates on development projects in our area as well as preparing for the ongoing Comprehensive Zoning Map Process and Baltimore County … Read more
The Dundalk Precinct 12 Community Police Alliance will hold its first meeting of 2024 on Monday, Jan. 8 at the Forge (11 Center Place in the Dundalk Village Center) Doors open at 6 p.m. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit their website.
–Sixth District Del. Ric Metzgar previews the upcoming 2024 Legislative Session and outlines his agenda for the 90-day session.- On December 14th, Delegate Ric Metzgar attended the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast at Potomac Pizza in Middle River to give an overview of the 2024 Session of the Maryland General Assembly which begins … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough announced that Baltimore County continued to experience sharp declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings in 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the county recorded 29 homicides — down nearly 15 percent year over year and down 47 percent compared to 2021. The County’s … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews was dispatched to the 700 block of Rockaway Beach Avenue for a reported residential structure fire. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported the Essex fire on Thursday, Jan. 4 Crews first arriving on scene find a two story home with light smoke showing from the 2nd floor. … Read more
Baltimore County Police responded to the 10000 block of Belair Road in Kingsville in reference to the discovery of a body on Jan. 1 around 8:25 a.m. Once on scene, officers located a deceased adult male. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Jose Caceras-Santos. This case remains part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives are asking … Read more
–District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have submitted their Year End Highlights for 2023 as they look forward to the new year and the 2024 Legislative Session. Here is Part Two of Three – MSDE Superintendent Gone In a surprising turn of events earlier this year, the Maryland School Superintendent announced that he … Read more
-photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine- An apartment fire was reported on Wednesday by Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine. BQ Volunteers were alerted to respond to the 3800 block of Dunsmuir Circle in Bowleys Quarters for a reported apartment fire around 1 p.m. on Jan. 3. Upon arrival, units … Read more
On January 9, the Board will receive a report on the naming of the new northeast area middle school. BCPS is recommending the new school be named “Nottingham Middle School.” Report on Proposed Naming The new Northeast area middle school is scheduled to open to begin the 2024-2025 school year. Board of Education Policy and … Read more
The Golden Coral Buffet and Grill on Rossville Boulevard in Fullerton has closed after two and a half decades at its location. There were rumor circulating all over social media last week that the restaurant would close on Jan. 1. The speculation was true as the restaurant closed with a sign on the door on … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced his sixth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY25 budget. Seven meetings, one for each Council district, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members … Read more
Here is our Year in Review for the stories of 2023. Eastcountytimes.com thanks its followers for reading our website. Happy New Year. January Dundalk Offensive Tackle One of Top Recruits in the State Dundalk High Senior Chimdy Onoh was one of the top college football players in the state of Maryland. He decided to … Read more
The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 8, 2024. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 13 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled … Read more
–District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have submitted their Year End Highlights for 2023 as they look forward to the new year and the 2024 Legislative Session. Here is Part One – As we prepare for a new year filled with resolutions and growth, we took some time to review the highlights of … Read more
The Baltimore County Department of Public Works announced that Baltimore County has been awarded over$3.5 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to enhance road safety and infrastructure and support Baltimore County’s ongoing efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities. “Investing in our roadways is not … Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill is now open in Dundalk. The restaurant open its doors at 7545 Holabird Avenue near Merritt Boulevard on Friday. The Dundalk location is the 108 Chipotle in the state of Maryland. The restaurant is open everyday from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Chipotle is closed on Christmas Day. Some of the popular … Read more
Middle River residents want a quality grocery store in their community. An online petition was started by members of the Greenleigh community off Route 43 in Middle River. The petition is targeting a high quality grocery store but it is particularly hoping for a Trader Joe’s. “As residents of the Greenleigh community in Middle River, … Read more