64-year-old killed in fatal Essex crash

ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating a Sunday morning crash in Essex that left one person dead. At just before 7 a.m. on March 3, 2024, officers responded to a crash that occurred in the 200-block of Back River Neck Road (21221). Investigators have determined that a 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Back River Neck Road when the vehicle left […]

Baltimore County continuing Back River midge treatments following declines in bug levels

ESSEX, MD—Following significant declines in nuisance midge levels along the Back River in eastern Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced that midge reduction treatments will continue this spring. Aerial spraying – along with remediation inside Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – is expected to begin on Monday, March 4, and continue through the fall. “We remain […]

Vehicle overturns in Essex crash

ESSEX, MD—A vehicle ended up on its roof in a dramatic Essex crash earlier this week. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported that units responded to the two-car accident at just before 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, in the 1000-block of Foxcroft Lane (21221). One vehicle overturned onto its roof in the crash. All occupants had exited the vehicle […]

Baltimore County to host online compost bin, rain barrel sale for Earth Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will host an online pre-order sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 each and rain barrels are available for $65 each. Prices include tax. This sale is not limited to residents of […]

Maryland State Police to offer free steering wheel locks to Hyundai, Kia owners this weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Amid rising vehicle thefts in the state, Maryland State Police and the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council are offering free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners this weekend. The free locks are available to Maryland residents who own a vehicle that uses a physical key to start. To receive a lock, residents must bring their license and registration […]

Nominations open for BCPS school counseling awards

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development is now accepting nominations for School Counselor of the Year, School Counseling Advocate of the Year, and Rookie School Counselor of the Year. These awards are given annually to recognize the contributions of school counselors and school counseling advocates to the Baltimore County Public Schools system. To be eligible for the […]

Maryland boards to review Blueprint implementation progress

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) will jointly hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to review the progress of the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The joint session will begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 12:30 p.m., after which the State Board will continue its […]