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 […]

Bowleys Quarters apartment fire causes significant damage

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews responded to an apartment fire in Bowleys Quarters on Wednesday afternoon. At just before 1 p.m., units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine and other fire services responded to the 3800-block of Dunsmuir Circle for a reported apartment fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke showing from a third floor apartment unit. Crews were eventually able […]

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine to hold Breakfast with Santa event in December

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine has announced details for this year’s Breakfast with Santa event. The breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2023. Tickets will be available at the door and pricing will be as follows: Children: 3 years and under: free Children: 4-12 years old: $ 5.00 […]

Ravens Roost 139, Baltimore County first responders distribute 150 Thanksgiving dinner to needy families

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Local first responders and elected officials gave back to the community in a big way over the weekend. On Saturday morning, Official Ravens Roost BQ invited members of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine, the Baltimore County Police Department, and the Baltimore County Fire Department in giving 150 Thanksgiving dinners to local families in need. Also participating […]

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 […]

Governor Moore announces $13.5 million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Funds

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Funds. Baltimore County will receive around $365,000. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways, emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders, and other important infrastructure and initiatives. “Investing in […]