Large outdoor fire reported in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a large fire in the Kingsville area. At around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday evening, December 8, units responded to a large brush fire in the 800-block of Petem Road (21087). Multiple fire companies are on the scene and attempting to control the flames. There has been no word on any injuries or what caused […]

Police in Baltimore County to commemorate 1969 line-of-duty death of Officer Edward Kuznar in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—This year marks 55 years since the passing of Baltimore County Police Officer Edward Kuznar. On Monday, members of the Baltimore County Police Department will be honoring Officer Kuznar’s sacrifice by wearing a memorial ribbon bar on their uniform or mourning band on their badge in his memory. On December 9, 1969, Officer Kuznar was killed in the line […]

New trash, recycling collection schedules to be mailed to Baltimore County residents in early December

TOWSON, MD—Beginning early this month, Baltimore County will mail new trash and recycling collection schedules to single-family homes. These annual schedules contain specific collection day information for each address in Baltimore County. As different areas can have different collection days, officials say it is important that residents read and retain this important document to reference over the next year. This […]

Pedestrian struck in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are on the scene of an accident involving a pedestrian in the Perry Hall area. At around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6, emergency personnel responded after a pedestrian was struck in the 9600-block of Belair Road. Belair Road has been shut down between Chapel Road and Cliffvale Road for police investigation. There has been no word […]

Baltimore County Council announces list of candidates for County Executive, public hearing to be held

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council this week announced that it has received applications for the anticipated vacancy in the office of Baltimore County Executive. With the election last month of County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. to Maryland’s Second Congressional District and his stated his intention resign as County Executive upon his swearing-in on January 3,2025, the County Council will elect […]

Vehicle overturns in Belair Road crash

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash along Belair Road on Thursday evening. The crash was reported at around 6 p.m. on December 5 on Belair Road near the Silver Spring Road intersection. One vehicle flipped onto its side in the collision and one trapped person was freed, according to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Belair Road was briefly shut […]

Councilman Marks secures funding to improve Cottington Road safety

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that improvements will be made to the southern part of Cottington Road near Silver Spring Road to improve safety along the busy corridor. Councilman Marks asked the Department of Public Works and Transportation to review this area after numerous complaints from residents. Councilman Marks has also asked for a similar assessment […]