Politics, Traffic

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 …


Crime, Police/Fire

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 …

Bowleys Quarters gas station sells winning $100,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A Baltimore man is laughing all the way to the bank after buying a winning Maryland Lottery scratch-off in Bowleys Quarters. Gordon Tegges is an avid player who enjoys playing both scratch-offs and draw games, having won $500 in the past. His decision to give the $5 Ravens X5 instant ticket a try resulted in a $100,000 score …

Former C.P. Crane Power Station in Bowleys Quarters to be imploded on Friday morning

UPDATE 2: The implosion has now been moved back up to 8 a.m. UPDATE: The implosion is now schedule for 9 a.m. on Friday morning. Original story below… —— BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—This week will mark the end of an era. The former C.P. Crane Power Station in Bowleys Quarters will be imploded at around 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19, …