Police searching for missing woman last seen in Timonium area

UPDATE: Police say Mrs. Highsmith has been located. Original story below… ——— TIMONIUM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 63-year-old Barbette Highsmith. Highsmith was last seen in the 500-block of Brightfield Road in Timonium (21093) at around 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, wearing a black t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and black shoes. Barbette […]

Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study group to hold fourth meeting on Thursday

UPDATE: Because the Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study Committee has reached a recommendation, its final scheduled meeting, slated for Thursday, January 25, is no longer needed and has been cancelled. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas convenes for its next meeting this week. The meeting is the fourth […]

BCPS seeking volunteers for upcoming robotics events

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking volunteers to serve in key roles during upcoming robotics tournaments. The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. “Each event needs a certified head judge and a referee,” said Dr. Michael E. Grubbs, BCPS […]

Funeral for fallen Baltimore firefighter to impact traffic on Friday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is advising residents to prepare for traffic disruptions and delays on Friday, November 3 during the morning and afternoon as the funeral procession for fallen Baltimore City Fire Captain Dillon J. Rinaldo travels through the area. The funeral procession is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m. with a motorcade from the funeral home to […]

Third meeting of Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study group to meet Thursday

TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas will convene for its third meeting this week. The meeting is the third of five committee sessions and two public information sessions planned for this fall and winter. The meeting will take place 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in the George Washington Carver Center […]

Funeral for fallen Baltimore City firefighter to impact I-695, I-83 traffic on Friday

BALTIMORE, MD—The funeral for fallen Baltimore City firefighter Rodney W. Pitts III has just concluded at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. The funeral procession will shortly be moving along I-695 in the Towson area and onto northbound I-83, ending at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. The following additional road closures are also in effect: West Northern Parkway closed from North […]

Second meeting of Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study group to meet Thursday

TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas will convene for its second meeting next week. The meeting is the second of five committee sessions and two public information sessions planned for this fall and winter. The meeting will take place 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023 in the George Washington Carver Center […]