ESSEX, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested and charged an Essex teacher with possession of child pornography. Craig Clontz, 49, has been charged with five counts of possession of child pornography. Clontz is currently an art teacher at Stemmers Run Middle School. He is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. At this point […]
TOWSON, MD—At their first meeting as new members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County on December 6, a new chair and vice chair were named. Jane Lichter was selected to serve as Board chair while Robin Harvey was selected as vice chair. Both officers will serve a one-year term. A resident of Pikesville, Lichter (District 2) was elected […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development will host a first-of–its-kind government enterprise-wide career fair on Thursday December 15, 2022 at the Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville to provide career seekers a unique opportunity to explore current career openings throughout Baltimore County Government. The Baltimore County Government Enterprise-Wide Career Fair will mark the first time that […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School was evacuated on Wednesday morning due to a gas leak. The incident was reported at around 10 a.m. on November 30th. Students and staff were safely evacuated but have since returned to the building and will remain until the end of the day. Perry Hall Middle School is assisting with the transportation of food that […]
TOWSON, MD—”Giving Tuesday” is here, and when it comes to supporting causes close to the heart, the Education Foundation of Baltimore County is asking Baltimore County residents to support BCPS students, teachers, and schools. “By selecting and investing in The Education Foundation of BCPS,” says Deborah Phelps, executive director of the foundation, “you can select one of our innovative grants, […]
TOWSON, MD—Community members are invited to contribute new/unused winter accessories and wellness items to support Baltimore County Public Schools students during the winter months. The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc.’s “Share the Warmth” campaign accepts such items year-round but focuses its collection efforts from the fall through January. “Recent chilly mornings remind us that even harsher weather will arrive soon,” […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials will hold the next BCPS “Community Conversation on Safe and Supportive Environments.” The upcoming session will focus on middle school safety. The discussion will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. Parents, staff, students, and community members can learn about the school […]
UPDATE 2: Two juveniles have been arrested and charged in connection with this incident. UPDATE: Authorities say the online threat originated from outside the U.S. Police presence remains high at Towson High School as of Monday, November 21st. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Authorities say the community can expect to see an increased police presence at Towson High School on […]