Councilman Marks: Priorities for new County Executive must include public safety, no tax hikes

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The following is an update from Fifth District Councilman David Marks on the search for a new Baltimore County Executive: A new Baltimore County Executive will be inaugurated in early January to complete the term of John Olszewski, Jr., elected to Congress. I would like to thank those who have submitted their names to replace County Executive Olszewski, and […]

Crash with rescue reported in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a crash with entrapment and rescue in the Kingsville area on Thursday morning. At around 8 a.m. on December 12, units responded to a crash on Harford Road at New Cut Road (21087). Heavy entrapment was reported and a rescue was initiated.   More than a dozen rescue personnel responded to the scene. There has been no […]

Crash shuts down southbound I-95 at Baltimore/Harford County line

UPDATE: Some lanes are beginning to reopen. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash on Interstate 95. The crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. along southbound I-95 at the Baltimore County/Harford County line. The accident involved a tractor-trailer and several other vehicles, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. There has been […]

Councilman Marks: Seven playgrounds to be updated in 2025

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that equipment will be replaced at seven playgrounds throughout the Fifth District. The playgrounds are located at Belmont Park, Eastern Regional Park, Honeygo Regional Park, Snyder Lane Park, Oakhurst Park, Loreley Community Building, and Cowenton Ridge Park. The County Council approved $3 million for playground replacement in Fiscal Year 2025. “Over […]

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 […]

Fatal pedestrian crashes spike in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]