Fatal, Essex police-involved shooting under investigation

UPDATE: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has released its report on this incident. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday. The incident took place in the 900-block of Boundbrook Way (212210) in Essex on Wednesday […]

Perry Hall High School employee named Office Professional of the Year by Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Mollie Kessel, front office secretary at Perry Hall High School, has been selected as Office Professional of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year by the Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County. “I treasure opportunities to recognize our amazing office professionals like Mollie Kessel,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “She is a wonderful example […]

Overnight exit ramp closures expected this month along I-695 in Parkville, Overlea/Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project on Sunday night, May 8, to upgrade guardrails on three interchange ramps along I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) in Baltimore County. The overnight work is expected to be completed by May 16. This work was previously scheduled to begin on April 24, but had been postponed. The three ramps are […]

Frosh files charges against unlicensed home improvement contractor in Middle River

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney Brian E. Frosh on Thursday announced that the state’s Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against Patrick Michael Savage d/b/a Extreme Backyard’s. The Middle River home improvement contractor collected illegal deposits from consumers for home improvement services, failed to provide the services, and refused to refund consumers’ money, according to the filing. The matter is also pending […]

Eastern Tech seniors among top 50 competitors in national 2022 Vans Custom Culture Shoe Design Contest

ESSEX, MD—Eastern Technical High School seniors Ava Mueller and Mia Snyder are among the top 50 competitors in the 2022 Vans Custom Culture Shoe Design Contest. The public can vote once daily until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 6, to support the students’ entry. The contest grand prize is $50,000 for the winners’ school’s art department. Four runner-up schools will […]

Perry Hall High School takes 1st place in Washington DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School took first place this weekend in the annual Washington DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix. The team consisted of two drivers (Chance Sullivan and Ryan Nguyen) and two pit crew members (Patrick Robertson and Kaden Todjo). The team was led by Mr. Michael Tedeschi. The winner is not based on speed, but on driving the electric […]

Police-involved shooting reported in Essex

UPDATE 2: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has released its report on this incident. UPDATE: Additional details have been released on this fatal shooting. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Authorities are responding to a police-involved shooting in Essex. The incident occurred at around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the 900-block of Boundbrook Way (21221). […]