Police/Fire, Politics, Traffic

Police release additional details on Middle River crash that killed Maryland Air National Guard member, elected officials respond to safety concerns

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police have released additional information on a fatal crash in Middle River that killed a Maryland Air National Guard member. At just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, officers responded to a crash that occurred in the 3000-block of Eastern Boulevard (21220). Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have determined that a Mazda CX-5 was …


Events, Family, Police/Fire

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine to hold Toys for Tots ‘Fill the Boat’ event

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine will hold its annual Toys for Tots “Fill the Boat” event later this month. The event will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Carroll Island Walmart. BQVFRM is also accepting non-perishable food items to benefit the local food bank at the Eastern Interfaith …


Safety improvements announced along dangerous stretch of Eastern Boulevard in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have been working together with Councilman David Marks to improve the safety of a dangerous stretch of Eastern Boulevard between MD 43 and Carroll Island Road. They recently reported several recent changes to help improve safety. At the request of the Delegates, the Maryland State Highway Administration recently completed a review of …

Residences burglarized in Perry Hall, Hillendale; Vehicle stolen in Middle River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an attempted robbery, an auto theft, and two burglaries that were reported over the past week. At around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, an individual entered a residence in the 10800-block of White Trillium Road in Perry Hall (21128) and stole multiple items before leaving. Sometime between 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, August …

Driver pulls gun during I-695 road rage incident in Parkville, Route 40 business burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a road rage incident and two burglaries that were reported earlier this week. At around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, an individual broke into a business in the 7900-block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale (21237).  The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing. At just before 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, …

Councilman Marks announces nearly 10 miles of road resurfacing throughout northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that nearly ten miles of road resurfacing is planned over the next construction season throughout northeastern Baltimore County.   The improvements touch nearly every community in the Fifth District, particularly the long-neglected Carney neighborhood centered at Old Harford Road. “I would like to thank County Executive Olszewski and his staff for working closely …

Bowleys Quarters sewer line replacement project snarls traffic, leaves residents frustrated

BOWLEYS QUARTERS,  MD—A sewer line replacement project began in the Bowleys Quarters area this week with little notice, snarling traffic along a main artery and leaving residents seeing red. Crews began replacing a 24-inch sewer line along Carroll Island Road on Thursday, creating a massive traffic backup that left many Bowleys Quarters residents feeling trapped in their own neighborhood. Local …

Man collects $50,000 prize after buying winning Pick 5 ticket in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Answering a store clerk’s question with “Sure!” made a $50,000 difference for Pick 5 player Richard Ches of Baltimore on Sunday. Richard said he usually tries his luck in evening Pick 5 drawings. He and his wife Deb, also an avid Maryland Lottery player, combine family members’ birthday years and dates for the five numbers they play on …