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Parkville Middle School student wins first place in Baltimore County Public Library’s horror story writing contest

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Three Baltimore County Public Schools students swept the “under 21” category of Baltimore County Public Library’s Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. Polly Sloan, a Grade 7 student at Parkville Middle School, won first place for “The Letters from No One,” about a man receiving mysterious and terrifying letters predicting his imminent death. Second place went to …

Education, Entertainment

Perry Hall High School student’s work featured in art exhibition at Lewis Museum [VIDEO]

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Artwork by five Baltimore County Public Schools students is featured in the 2021 High School Virtual Juried Art Show at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture. Starlette Franklin, a Grade 11 student at Towson High School, earned third place honors in the exhibition and her work was featured on the invitation announcement. Other …

Crime, Police/Fire

Police in Baltimore County warn residents of bail money scam

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—”This is an urgent message about your grandchild. I’m their lawyer. They’ve been involved in an accident and arrested for reckless driving. They need $10,000 to pay their bail so that they don’t have to stay in jail for six months.” Legit? No, this is fraud, and police say it’s costing older citizens in Baltimore County thousands of dollars. …

Business, Education, Politics

Dr. Erin Hager sworn in as newest member of Board of Education of Baltimore County

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Dr. Erin Hager, an associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, was sworn in on Thursday morning by the Baltimore County Clerk of the Court as the newest member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. Hager was nominated by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission and appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to fill …

Business, Events, Politics

Baltimore County names 2020 Women of the Year

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month to honor women’s contributions in American society. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote.” The theme honors “the brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women, and for the women who continue to fight for the voting rights of others.” Baltimore County and the Women’s Commission will …

Education

BCPS and CCBC partner to host 2020 College Fair in Essex, Catonsville

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County, in co-sponsorship with Baltimore County Public Schools, will be hosting College Fair 2020 at CCBC Catonsville and CCBC Essex during the month of March. Representatives from more than 100 universities, colleges, proprietary, and military schools will be available to speak with students and parents. Parking and admission for this event are free. High …

Crime, Police/Fire

Rosedale-area man arrested, charged in connection with Catonsville murder

Posted on December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives have charged four suspects for their involvement in the murder of Michael McCoy in Catonsville last month. The shooting was initially reported at around 6 p.m. on November 4 in the 3800-block of Cedar Drive (21228). Police were called to the scene at 6 p.m. for a shooting. The victim, identified as Michael Anthony …

Police/Fire

Police searching for missing 9-year-old boy

Posted on June 18, 2019June 19, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Karon has been located safe and unharmed. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD – Police in Baltimore County are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 9-year-old boy. Karon Lavelle Morris left his home in the 700-block of Linda Drive in Catonsville (21228) at just after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday to take a walk. He never returned …

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