Councilman Marks: Digital speed sign to be installed along Eastern Avenue, safety study coming in March

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday said that safety improvements are being discussed along a busy stretch of Eastern Avenue. Councilman Marks, Middle River’s state legislators, and several stakeholders have met with Maryland State Highway Administration engineers to press for immediate and long-term improvements to the Eastern Avenue corridor in Middle River. A safety study will be completed in […]

Royal Farms in Middle River robbed at knifepoint

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are investigating after a local convenience store was robbed this week. At just after 12 a.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, a suspect entered the Royal Farms store located in the 12500-block of Eastern Avenue in Middle River/Chase (21220). The suspect got a coffee and then approached the counter. He then displayed a kitchen knife and demanded […]

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 […]

Bowleys Quarters crash damages utility pole

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Bowleys Quarters are on Monday morning. The crash was reported in the area of Bowleys Quarters Road and Eastern Avenue (21220), according to Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine. A utility pole was damaged in the crash and BGE crews responded to the scene. There has been no word on […]

Eastern Avenue closed overnight following serious Middle River crash

UPDATE: A Maryland Air National Guard members was killed in this crash. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in the Middle River area overnight. At just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, units responded to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment on Eastern Avenue at Mariners Point Drive (21220). Emergency personnel worked for […]