Former state employee from Essex indicted for theft, insurance fraud

UPDATE: Shanell West has pleaded guilty to the charges. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Wednesday announced the indictment of Shanell Angelia West, 45, of Essex, in two separate cases involving theft and insurance fraud. In the first case, West was allegedly involved in a theft scheme related to her former employment at the Maryland Department […]

Baltimore County Animal Services Adoption Express to make pit stops in Essex, Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Attention, all animal lovers! The Baltimore County Animal Services Adoption Express will be making “pit stops” in Essex and Middle River on Monday, June 24, 2024. From 3:00 to 4:15 p.m., the Adoption Express will visit the Essex branch of the Baltimore County Public Library.  Then, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. the Adoption Express will stop at Icy […]

Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an Air Quality Alert for Saturday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert will be in effect for June 22, 2024. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for June 21 – 28

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County    I-95/I-695 Southwest Interchange – 10 Bridges Rehabilitation – Expect the following single double and triple lane overnight closures between […]

Story Time with Poe returns to Baltimore County Public Library this summer

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Better “caw” your friends because everyone’s favorite Ravens mascot, Poe, is coming back to Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer. Poe will visit 13 branches and Northwest Regional Park in June and July.  The first stop will be on Monday, June 17, at the Reisterstown Branch. The Ravens mascot will visit the Towson branch on June 20, the Essex […]

LoonAsea announces grand opening date in Essex

ESSEX, MD—LoonAsea has announced a grand opening date in Essex. The former River Watch Restaurant & Marina was purchased by the owners of Looney’s last year.  This will mark the popular chain’s fifth location, with the others being in Perry Hall, Bel Air, Maple Lawn (Howard County), and College Park. LoonAsea will open on Thursday, June 20, 2024. “LoonAsea Maryland […]