Year: 2021

Dundalk Falls Short in State Title Game


The Dundalk Owls season came to an end as they were defeated by Mervo from Baltimore City 22 to 13 in the 4A/3A Football State Title Game.

The Owls appeared they were on their way to their first state football title as they jumped out to a 13 to 0 lead over Mervo. Dundalk’s defense was dominant in the first half as the Owl’s defense recovered a touchdown on Mervo’s first offensive series. Then Dundalk stopped Mervo on two different drives near their goal line.

Mervo final scored a touchdown on the Owl defense in the final two minutes, but the game changed when Mervo blocked a punt for a touchdown in the final seconds to take a 14 to 13 lead at half.

Dundalk had a golden opportunity in the beginning of the second half as they recovered a bad snap on a punt in Mervo’s redzone. The Owls could not score as Stokes was sacked on third down and Owls missed the field goal.

Mervo came back on the next series with two big pass plays that resulted in a touchdown and a two-point conversion that extended the Mervo lead to 22 to 13.

Dundalk’s offense got into Mervo territory but couldn’t score. The Owls would not score in the second half as they had a fumble at the Mervo one-yard line. Stokes also threw two endzone interceptions in the fourth quarter on the last two drives.

The Owls were able to score their only offensive touchdown in the first quarter as Quarterback Calvin Stokes scored on a 1-yard touchdown run. That was set up by Stokes’ 20-yard fourth down pass to Marcus Nicholson on the previous play.

This was the second state title appearance for the Owls as they lost to Damascus in 2015.

Police Give Update on Kenwood HS Threats


On Dec. 1, Baltimore County police officers responded to Kenwood High School after becoming aware of a series of threats.

Upon their arrival, the campus was secured, thoroughly searched and deemed safe.

Throughout the day, Baltimore County School Resource Officers remained on campus.

Detectives have since determined the calls originated from out of state.

Police Said No “Credible Threat” to Essex Area Schools


Baltimore County police have investigated a threat that was called into a local Essex high school this morning but have determined the threat was not “credible”

The threat was reported on Wednesday. Dec. 1 at 11:14 a.m.

There are unconfirmed reports that Kenwood High was one of the schools on lockdown.

As this investigation was conducted, three Essex area schools were placed on “lockout” status.

Middle River Fire and Rescue Santa Detail


Middle River Fire and Rescue released their Santa detail schedule for 2021. It will start on Monday, Dec. 20 and end on Friday, Dec. 24.

Monday, Dec. 20 starting at 6 p.m.
Aero Acres and Golden Tree

Tuesday, Dec. 21 starting at 6 p.m.
Victory Villa area (Compass Road and Glenmar)

Wednesday, Dec. 22 starting at 6 p.m.
Long Manor Drive, Greenbriar Way, Commons at White Marsh, Wampler Road, Wampler Village, Pawnee Village and Ballard Gardens

Thursday, Dec. 23 starting at 6 p.m.
Old Hawthorne & Hawthorne/Kingston Road

Friday, Dec. 24 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Mariners Point, Crossroad Circle and Wilson Point Road

For more information, visit their website

For a full listing of holiday events go to eastbaltco.com

Essex VFC Launches Interactive Map for Santa Visits


–Google maps-

The Essex Volunteer Fire Company will continue their tradition of having Santa tours on their engines. This year Essex VFC has created an interactive Google map where residents can track all of the streets Santa will be visiting in the Essex area.

The Santa tour starts at 6 p.m. and will run from Tuesday, Dec. 14 until Dec. 23.

Listing will be placed on the Essex VFC Facebook page and there is more information on the interactive Google map.

For a full listing of holiday events go to eastbaltco.com

Santa Detail Has Returned to Dundalk


-photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company-
The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company has released its schedule for its Santa detail in the Dundalk neighborhoods.

All visits are subjected to change with weather and service calls. Santa starts his tour 5 p.m. on weekends and 6 p.m. on weeknights

If residents live on a small street/court and or dead end, they are asked to go the nearest corner to see Santa.

To view a full map or for more information go to their website.

Sunday November 28, 2021
Main Streets: Cornwall Rd, Mornington Rd, Fairgreed Rd, Sollers Point Rd, Belclare Rd.

Main Streets: Stansbury Rd, Rettman Ln, Wills Rd, Flood Rd

Main Streets: 7795 and 7701 Peninsula Expy

Main Streets: Cove Rd, Stansbury Lake Dr, Canvasback Rd, Bufflehead Rd

Monday November 29, 2021
Main Streets: Delvale Ave, Willow Spring Rd, Maxwell Ave, Sollers Point Rd, Portship Rd, Martell Ave

Main Streets: Martell Ave, Bayard Ave, School Ave, Eastfield Rd, Searles Rd

Main Streets: Searles Rd, Moorgate Rd, Stanhope Rd, Kirkleigh Rd, Merritt Blvd

Thursday December 2, 2021
Main Streets: Dunmanway, Dunmore Rd, Dunran Rd, Mornington Rd, Liberity Pwky, York Way, Sollers Point Rd

Main Streets: Shipway, Trading Pl, Center Pl, Dunmanway.

Saturday December 4, 2021

Main Streets: Willow Spring Rd, Oak Ave, Pine Ave, Colgate Ave, Baltimore Ave, Woodley Ave

Main Streets: Liberty Pkwy, York Wy, Shipway Rd, Portship Rd, Kinship Rd, Broadship Rd

Main Streets: 101 and 103 Center Place

Main Streets: Maryland Ave, Woodland Ave, Centre Ave, Avon Ave.

Tuesday December 7, 2021
Main Streets: Holabird Ave, Brentwood Ave, Rail Way Ave, Bethlemhem Ave, Delvale Ave, 48th St.

Main Streets: Holabird Ave, Wise Ave, Trappe Rd, Merritt Blvd, Vesper Ave, Searles Rd, Four Georges Ct

Thursday December 9, 2021
Main Streets: Sollers Point Rd, Walnut Ave, Main St, Peach Orchard Ln, Avondale Rd, Fleming Dr.

Main Streets: Bullneck Rd. Longpoint Rd, Dundalk Ave, Cornwall Rd, Peach Orchard Rd.

Saturday December 11, 2021
Main Streets: Church Rd, Kavanagh Rd, Harold Rd, Codd Ave, Dineen Rd, Ewald Ave, Guy Way.

Main Streets: Haselmere Rd, Kavanagh Rd, Kelmore Rd, Quentin Rd, Sandy Plains Rd, Paulette Rd.

Monday December 13, 2021
Rain Date
Tuesday December 14, 2021

Main Streets: Walford Dr, Charlesmont Rd, Lockwood Dr, East Collingham Dr, West Collingham Dr.

Main Streets: Trappe Rd, Duke Rd, Wallace Rd, North Point Rd, Charlesmont Rd

Thursday December 16, 2021
Main Streets: 45th St., 48th St, 51st St, German Hill Rd, Wilson Ave.

Main Streets: Manchester Rd, German Hill Rd, Beverly Rd, Mildred Ave, Lolalan Rd, Edsworth Rd.

Saturday December 18, 2021
Main Streets: North Point Rd, Willow Rd, Spruce Rd, Cedar Rd, Maple Rd, Gum Rd.

Main Streets: German Hill Rd, Plainfield Rd, Oakwood Rd, Ashwood Rd, W Woodwell Rd.

Sunday December 19, 2021
Main Streets: Grange Rd, Park Haven Rd, Gray Haven Rd, North Boundry Rd, Diehlwood Rd.

Main Streets: Park Haven Rd, Gray Haven Rd, Beach Rd, Evergreen Rd, Midway Ave, Seabright Ave.

Main Streets: Short Rd, Wise Ave.

Main Streets: Oakleigh Beach Rd, Watervale Ave, Pin Oak Ave, Kirkland Rd, Drexel Rd.

Tuesday December 21, 2021
Main Streets: Liberty Pwky, Dunbran Rd, Dunran Rd, Logan View Dr, Belclare Rd, Dunhaven Rd, Dundalk Ave.

Main Streets: North Point Rd, Elton Ave, Dalton Ave, Carson Ave, Riddle Ave, Fairview Ave.

Thursday December 23, 2021
Rain Date

For a full listing of holiday events go to eastbaltco.com

Rosedale VFC Releases Santa Parade Routes


The Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company released its 2021 Santa Parade Routes.
Maps of parade routes to follow.

Wednesday Dec. 1, 6 to 8 p.m.
15-1
E. Baltimore St, Eastbrook, North Point Rd, Conley, Bridgewood, Bank, Pembrooke, Stratton Way
15-2
E. Baltimore St. 51, 52, 53, 54th, Bank, Wynbrook
16-6
Delegge Rd, Getty Drive, Garvey, Tarpleys, Winkle, Manger, Talc, Golden Ring Rd
16-7
Kenwood Ave, Coco Rd, Chapel Hill Dr. Philadelphia, Cavel, Burnfield, Allison, Corkley
Please note that all dates and times are subject to change due to requests for service.

For the full list and maps go to the Rosedale VFC website.

Dundalk Football Receives National Mention


The Dundalk Owls received national attention during the Ravens/Browns game on NBC Sunday night.

During an introduction from a commercial break, a video was shown of Dundalk’s 40 to 6 win over Arundel.

NBC announcer Mike Tirico explained the team is going to play for the state title this Thursday at Navy, but the audio sounded like he called the team “Dunlack”.

The Dundalk High Football Twitter page shared the video.

Passenger Dies in White Marsh Blvd. Crash


A head-on collision in Nottingham resulted in the death of 32-year-old woman Emerald Butcher early on Sunday, Nov. 28.

Butcher was a passenger in a blue 2019 Nissan Rogue traveling westbound in an eastbound travel lane of White Marsh Boulevard.

A green 2014 Nissan Rogue was traveling eastbound in the same eastbound lane and the two vehicles collided around 2:30 a.m.

Medics transported Butcher to a local hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.

The drivers of both vehicles were also transported to local hospitals for treatment.

Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team investigators continue to investigate the factors that led to the fatal crash.