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Ravens Roost 139, Baltimore County first responders distribute 150 Thanksgiving dinner to needy families

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Local first responders and elected officials gave back to the community in a big way over the weekend. On Saturday morning, Official Ravens Roost BQ invited members of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine, the Baltimore County Police Department, and the Baltimore County Fire Department in giving 150 Thanksgiving dinners to local families in need. Also participating […]

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine to hold Toys for Tots ‘Fill the Boat’ event

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine will hold its annual Toys for Tots “Fill the Boat” event later this month. The event will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Carroll Island Walmart. BQVFRM is also accepting non-perishable food items to benefit the local food bank at the Eastern Interfaith […]

Dog rescued from duck pond in Bowleys Quarters [VIDEO]

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews sprung into action after a dog became stuck in a duck pond in Bowleys Quarters this week. The incident occurred in the area of Nollmeyer Road and Tidewood Road (21220). After receiving a call that the dog was stuck, units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine were able to rescue the pooch and bring it […]

Essex auto repair shop destroyed in overnight fire

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—An auto repair shop in the Essex area was destroyed in a fire overnight. At just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, units responded to the fire at the BP station location in the 700-block of Eastern Boulevard (21221). Crews managed to quickly get the blaze under control, but the auto repair shop attached to the gas station […]

Governor Moore announces $13.5 million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Funds

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Funds. Baltimore County will receive around $365,000. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways, emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders, and other important infrastructure and initiatives. “Investing in […]

Vehicle overturns after hitting pole in Bowleys Quarters

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews responded to a crash with entrapment in Bowleys Quarters on Monday night. At just before 8:15 p.m. on July 3, 2023, units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire, Rescue & Marine responded after a vehicle struck a pole along Bowleys Quarters Road at Wye Road. The vehicle then flipped onto its side and firefighters had to remove the […]

Community member holds private fundraiser, generates over $6,000 for Bowleys Quarter Volunteer Fire

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—When Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine needed funds to replace an aging defibrillator on one of its units, community member Steve Hamilton swung into action. After Hamilton’s initial efforts were unsuccessful, though, he decided to host a private fundraiser. In doing so, he was able to surpass his initial goal of $5,000 and raise a total […]

Delegate Nawrocki’s bill to provide property tax relief to volunteer fire stations passes unanimously

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House of Delegates has unanimously passed Delegate Ryan Nawrocki’s bill, HB 1096, to provide much-needed property tax relief to Baltimore County volunteer fire and rescue stations. Currently, volunteer stations pay property taxes on some lands they own for firehouse operations and training. The bill is now going to the Senate, where it is expected to pass next […]

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