County Executive Olszewski announces inaugural ‘Community Heroes’ award winners

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the awardees of Baltimore County’s inaugural Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. “At the center of Baltimore County’s network of strong, vibrant communities are dedicated individuals who commit their free time to advocating for their neighbors and […]

Police suspect foul play in 2002 disappearance of Baltimore County woman

BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County plan to be in the 1800-block of Clarke Boulevard in Arbutus searching for evidence related to the disappearance of Michelle Rust. The Baltimore County Police Department has completed several interviews as well as a thorough study of the evidence and have concluded that the disappearance of Michelle Rust was the result of foul play. Rust […]

BCPS names Teacher, Principal, and Asst. Principal of the Year for 2023-24

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have named this year’s Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Beverly Folkoff, a special education teacher of children in Grades 3-5 at Relay Elementary School in Halethorpe, was named the 2023-24 Teacher of the Year for BCPS during Thursday’s gala celebration not only of the county’s […]

Police seek to identify person of interest in Baltimore County homicide investigation

UPDATE: In the homicide of Audra Pineda, detectives have charged 57-year-old Clarence Henson with first-degree murder and second-degree murder. The suspect remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Original story below… —— HALETHORPE, MD—Baltimore County detectives are asking for help in identifying a male who is a person of interest in a homicide investigation. At just after […]

Stabbing reported at Baltimore County high school

UPDATE 2: Police say the juvenile suspect who was arrested is a student at the school.  All after-school activities on Tuesday have been cancelled. UPDATE: Police confirm that an “assault” has occurred at the school.  A 15-year-old victim has been transported to an area hospital with “serious” injuries and a juvenile suspect is in custody. Original story below… —— HALETHORPE, […]

Smoke odor, haze fills Baltimore skies following overnight fire at recycling plant

HALETHORPE, MD—Many Baltimore County residents are waking up to the smell of smoke on Thanksgiving morning. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that a fire broke out at a recycling plant in Halethorpe early Thursday morning. The blaze broke out at around 2:30 a.m. at a plant in the 2200-block of Halethorpe Farms Road. Crews are continuing to work to […]

Baltimore County to hold one-day household hazardous waste collection event

HALETHORPE, MD—On Sunday, November 7, Baltimore County residents may bring household hazardous waste (HHW) items to a one-day collection event scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Western Acceptance Facility, located at 3310 Transway Road in Halethorpe. The event is being held by the Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management in cooperation with the police and fire […]