BCPS to Stay Closed on Monday and Tuesday


Baltimore County Public Schools announced on Saturday that online learning will stay closed on Monday, Nov. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 1 as a result of last week’s ransomware attack. Here is the official statement that was sent out to parents.

“Good evening Baltimore County Public Schools families and staff,

Due to the recent ransomware attack, Baltimore County Public Schools will be closed for students on Monday, November 30, and Tuesday, December 1. BCPS offices will be open and staff will receive additional information about Monday and Tuesday.

This provides much-needed time for our staff to continue working to set up the instructional platform and to communicate next steps regarding devices.

On Monday, November 30, and Wednesday, December 2, student meals will be available for pickup at no cost, at more than 300 locations as usual, including all middle and high schools.

We understand how challenging this situation is for families and staff, and we thank you for your patience as we work through this crisis. Please note that future daily updates will be available at 5 p.m.”

Dundalk Pedestrian Killed on Wise Avenue


A pedestrian crossing Wise Avenue in the Dundalk Precinct was killed on Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle in the travel lane.

The pedestrian, identified as Evelyn Ann Cornell of the 2300 block of Searles Road in Dundalk was crossing Wise Avenue east of Church Road around 5:40 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, when she was struck by a 2019 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound on Wise Avenue.

Cornell was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Nissan remained at the scene.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team continues to investigate this fatal crash.

Driver Identified in Dundalk Fatal Crash


The driver in a single-vehicle crash in the Dundalk area died shortly after the incident yesterday evening.

Crash investigators were called to the scene on Rolling Mill Road near North Point Boulevard at 7:32 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27.

The preliminary investigation determined that the vehicle, a 1993 Honda Accord, was traveling southbound on Rolling Mill Road when, for as yet undetermined reasons, it crossed the oncoming northbound traffic lane and left the roadway, traveling into a wooded area where it came to a stop.

The driver, identified as Antonio Dominique Whittington (38) of the 3400 block of Woodstock Avenue, 21213, was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team are continuing to investigate the factors that contributed to this fatal crash

Lighted Boat Parade Comes to Dundalk Waterways


The Dundalk area is having a holiday parade on the water as Bear Creek’s first annual Lighted Boat Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. This event is presented and organized by Bear Creek Sailing Association and hosted by the Hard Yacht Cafe.

There has been a similar lighted boat parade in Middle River for the past two decades.

Boaters that want to participate in the parade are encouraged to register their boat at http://bearcreeksailing.com.

The parade will start at the Hard Yacht Cafe, located at 8500 Cove Road, and check-in is at 5 p.m.

This event can also be watched from one of the many parks, bridges, restaurants, homes or clubs along the parade route such as Inverness Park, the Wise Avenue Bridge and Watersedge Park.

Person Rescued From Vehicle in Dundalk


The Baltimore County Fire Department reported a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a rescue Friday night in Dundalk.

The incident was reported at 8:16 p.m. at the corner of Rolling Mill Road and North Point Boulevard.

Crews have rescued an occupant from a single vehicle accident. That person was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Use caution in the area.