House fire reported in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon house fire in Perry Hall. The fire was reported at around 3:30 p.m. in the 4100-block of Perry View Road (21236), according to the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association. Arriving units arrived to find fire showing from the dwelling. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use […]

Police: North East man wanted for escape, domestic assault

UPDATE: George Albert Rhoades has been captured. Original story below… ——— NORTH EAST, MD—Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. George Albert Rhoades, of North East is wanted for escape and domestic violence-related assault. Anyone with information on George Albert Rhoades’ whereabouts is asked to call the Maryland State Police North East Barrack […]

Officer nearly struck by vehicle following Dunfield crash, running car stolen in Middle River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. On Wednesday, November 30, an individual was terminated from their job in the 8000-block of Yellow Brick Road in Rosedale (21237). Police say the individual then became angry, hostile, and made offensive comments to the victim. At just after 10:45 a.m. on Friday, December 9, officers […]

Man shot dead in Baltimore County

ARBUTUS, MD—Detectives in Baltimore County are seeking tips on a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday. At around 5 p.m. on December 12, officers responded to the 4400-block of Wilkens Avenue (21229) for a report of shots fired. When authorities arrived on the scene, they found a male suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body. The victim, 39-year-old Alquamaar […]

16 Perry Hall High School students accepted into the Maryland Music Educators Association’s 2023 All State Ensembles

TOWSON, MD—Forty BCPS students from 11 middle and high schools have been accepted into the Maryland Music Educators Association‘s 2023 All State Ensembles. Sixteen of those students attend Perry Hall High School.  Two other students were named alternates. “All State Ensembles represent the pinnacle of music achievement in the state of Maryland,” said Dr. Brian K. Schneckenburger, BCPS supervisor of […]

MVA cuts ribbon on Essex branch expansion

ESSEX, MD—Residents in Essex and surrounding communities will notice something a little different next time they head to their local Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration branch – more space. The newest 3,300 square-foot addition to the Essex branch adds seven service stations with the ability to increase capacity by an additional 700 weekly appointments to meet growing demand. […]

Wintry mix expected in Baltimore area on Thursday morning, Winter Storm Watch issued for western Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore area could see its first round of wintry weather on Thursday morning. The National Weather Service says to expect snow – possibly mixed with rain, freezing rain, and sleet – before 7 a.m., then rain – possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain – between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., then all rain after 10 a.m. Forecasters […]

Perry Hall High School senior marches in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

PERRY HALL, MD—Many folks spent Thanksgiving 2022 eating big meals with family and then watching football games and holiday movies. Clarinetist Sophie Risley, a Grade 12 student at Perry Hall High School, spent hers marching through the streets of New York as part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band in the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Sophie’s journey […]