District 7A Del. Ryan Nawrocki and Del. Kathy Szeliga: “Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuilding efforts must mimic the response of the I-35 Mississippi River Bridge collapse” In response to the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims who are most affected by this tragedy. … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Rescue crews are still onsite in the Dundalk area after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday morning. Baltimore County reported that six people remain unaccounted for at this point and two people were recovered from the water this morning. This tragedy has affected areas around Baltimore. … Read more
-photo courtesy of Chesapeake Marine Towing and Salvage- The Maryland Transportation Authority reported that the Francis Key Bridge (I-695) collapsed due to a ship strike on Tuesday morning. Mass casualties have been reported. Mutiple people have been reported missing. Baltimore County Fire Department reported it responded with numerous water rescue resources just before 2 a.m. … Read more
–photo courtesy of NJCAA- CCBC Essex Women’s Basketball team had their season ended on Friday night by Johnson County 59 to 54. This was the national semifinals for the NJCAA Division II Women’s Championship. The Lady Knights would go on and lose in the third-place game on Saturday to Mesa. The team advanced to the … Read more
Officers from the White Marsh precinct responded to the 8200 block of Perry Hall Boulevard near White Marsh Mall for a reported stabbing on Saturday around 1:50 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult male victim who suffered a non-life-threatening cut wound while inside the location. The adult male victim was … Read more
Baltimore Swarm Lacrosse Club made a donation of lacrosse equipment to Perry Hall Middle School. “We were so excited to continue our efforts to #growthegame today at Perry Hall Middle School PTSA. We donated 40 sticks, 2 goals, and a bucket of balls so that the 1700 students there can play lacrosse in gym class,” … Read more
Family Fest @ 43 returns on Saturday, May 18 starting at 10 a.m. at 415 Williams Court in the Greenleigh Crossroads Community in Middle River. There will be family fun & entertainment at the event. There will be of over 50 exhibitors and a Kids zone, including Ms. Dee the Clown, Live Butterfly Exhibit & … Read more
-photo courtesy of LinkedIn- Melissa Lingenfelder has been the principal of Sandalwood Elementary School in Essex for seven years and was recognized as BCPS Elementary School Principal of the Year. “I was full of emotions: shock, joy, pride, and excitement to be honored for the accomplishments of Sandalwood in this way,” Lingenfelder said about her … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDOT- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its units and Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company are handling a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 north at New Forge Road in Kingsville. The accident took place Friday around 6:30 a.m. It was reported approximately five vehicles were involved in the crash. It waa also reported … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Internet Gaming that passed by the Maryland General Assembly- Currently in the Maryland Legislation there is a bill number HB1319 on Internet Gaming. This legislation will allow casino games online. While it would create additional revenue for the state and easier access, it … Read more
-photo courtesy of CCBC Essex Athletics/NJCAA Basketball- The CCBC Essex Knights Women’s Basketball team is back in the NJCAA National Championship Division II Tournament Final Four after defeating Iowa Wester Reivers 70-47 on Wednesday in Joplin, Missouri. This is their third straight trip to the Woman’s NJCAA Final Four. According to the CCBC Essex Athletics … Read more
Zeljko Koretic of Middle River 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. Koretic is the seventh Master Angler since the program began in 2019. A Sparrows Point Man recently … Read more
-photo courtesy of MDTA- Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported one of its maintenance vehicles was struck by a tractor trailer on northbound I-95 at the Eastern Avenue exit on Tuesday. It was reported that three MDTA maintenance workers were cleaning up litter, saw the crash coming and jumped out of the way. All three crew … Read more
Baltimore County detectives arrested 26-year-old Alex Rich who had multiple open warrants related to theft schemes throughout the area on March 15. Rich remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Currently, the Baltimore County Police Department would like to remind residents to report any suspicious individuals or activity by immediately calling 911. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- A 70-year-old woman died yesterday in a one-alarm Dundalk house fire. The victim is Barbara Spokus, of the 3100 block of Shortway in Dundalk. Fire crews responded to the 3100 block of Shortway at 2:30 a.m. for a report of a dwelling fire with rescue. Units arrived three … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority reminds motorists that construction is about to begin on I-695 in Sparrows Point. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction of I-695 between Bear Creek and MD 151. This will begin in mid-April (weather dependent), two-way traffic (one lane in each direction separated by a barrier) will be … Read more
– photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department– Fire crews responded to reports of a Sunday afternoon house fire in Nottingham. Baltimore County Fire Department reported the dwelling fire in the hundred block of Heavrin Court just before 5 p.m. Crews arrived and found a fully-involved deck fire with extension into the home. One dog … Read more
The Back River Restoration Committee will hold a cleanup in the Rosedale area on Saturday, March 30. BRRC will hold the cleanup behind Red House Run Elementary School, 1717 Weyburn Avenue. Interested volunteers are invited to meet at the school parking lot at 9 a.m. All supplies will be provided by BRRC. For more information, … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a two-alarm dwelling fire displaces five adults & two children in Parkville. Fire crews responded to the hundred block of Pearlwood Court on Monday, March 18 at 2:40 a.m. to find fire coming from both floors of the home. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a dwelling fire in the 3100 block of Shortway in Dundalk claimed the life of an adult female. Crews responded at 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 18 to find flames coming the home. An adult male was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. One adult female was pronounced dead … Read more
A shooting was reported in Middle River overnight. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 100 block of Kingston Road in the Hawthorne area following reports of a shooting on Sunday, March 17 before 3 a.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult male outside the location suffering from … Read more