Public meeting set for May to discuss improvements to Eastern Avenue in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration and Bowleys Quarters Community Association will hold an information public meeting in May to discuss upcoming improvements to Eastern Avenue. The meeting will take place 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The discussion will mainly focus on the section of Eastern Avenue between Route 43 and Earls Road. The State […]

Police searching for missing senior with dementia last seen in Middle River area

UPDATE: Thomas Schwartz has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing senior citizen. Thomas Schwartz, 81, has been diagnosed with dementia and was last seen at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025 in the Middle River area. Authorities say he was last seen wearing the clothes pictured above. Anyone […]

Councilman Marks secures $4 million to finish Gerst Road Park, advance other projects

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the new Fiscal Year 2026 county budget will include $4 million to complete the 22-acre park on Gerst Road in Perry Hall. “I thank County Executive Klausmeier for supporting this request, which will help us finish the fifth new park in Perry Hall’s Honeygo area since 2010,” said Councilman Marks. […]

Baltimore County detectives seek help locating sex abuse suspect

TOWSON, MD— Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit are requesting the public’s help in locating Javier Antonio Rivera. Authorities say Rivera is wanted in reference to sex abuse of a minor and conducting visual surveillance with prurient intent. Anyone with information on Javier Antonio Rivera’s whereabouts is asked to contact detectives by calling 410-887-7720 or […]

Baltimore County to give away 1,200 native trees to residents

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is inviting residents to order free native trees to plant in recognition of Arbor Day 2025, which is the last weekend in April. This year’s annual native tree giveaway offers advance online pre-ordering, or limited same day pick-up. Trees are expected to run out quickly in both cases. “We need more trees in […]

Councilman Marks: Farmland Preservation Act sent to voters

The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks. On April 7, the Baltimore County Council approved placing the Farmland Preservation Act on the ballot in the 2026 general election. I was the main sponsor of this legislation, with Councilmen Todd Crandell, Mike Ertel, Wade Kach, and Izzy Patoka cosponsoring and supporting the bill. Should the voters approve this […]