TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health has issued a water quality advisory for tidal Back River in the vicinity of Cox Park. Recent sampling in that area indicates high levels of bacteria that could prove harmful with direct contact. “In response to recent public health concerns around water quality in sections of Back River, County Executive Johnny Olszewski directed […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. Between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, an individual broke into a business in the 7900-block of Belair Road in Fullerton (21236) and stole multiple items from the location. At just before 1 p.m. on Friday, June 24, a known individual waved a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state. This funding is awarded to 45 applicants statewide, supporting efforts that include new public boating access, amenities, and facilities; dredging of navigable waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; […]
UPDATE: Seven people were injured in the boat crash, five of whom are being transported to nearby hospitals. Original story below… ——— BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday night boat crash in Bowleys Quarters. The crash was reported at around 10 p.m. in the area of Bowleys Quarters Marina in the 1700-block of Bowleys Quarters Road. […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Delegate Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki on Tuesday announced that they are teaming up to bring “common sense conservative representation to the citizens of District 7A in Baltimore County,” according to an official press release. The newly created two-member delegate district includes Glen Arm, Kingsville, Perry Hall, White Marsh, and Middle River. “Citizens in Baltimore County deserve strong […]
TOWSON, MD—In response to recent public health concerns about water quality in sections of Back River, County Executive Johnny Olszewski has directed Baltimore County’s environmental health specialists and natural resource specialists to coordinate enhanced bacterial monitoring of Back River in the areas adjacent to and downstream from Baltimore City’s Back River Wastewater Treatment plant. In addition to routine seasonal sampling […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday evening house fire in Middle River. The fire was reported at just after 5:30 p.m. in the unit block of Ketch Cay Court in Bowley’s Quarter’s (21220). A second alarm has been sounded as three rowhomes are reportedly on fire. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Due to contaminants in Back River that can cause illness, the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Department of Health on Friday issued an alert advising residents to avoid contact with the water. The advisory contains the following recommendations: Avoid contact with Back River water Do not drink stream water Do not swim or wade in the […]