Month: August 2020

Maryland State Fair Officially Canceled


The cancelations for 2020 continue and this time COVID-19 claims a major event, the Maryland State Fair. The Fair was scheduled to take place at the Timonium Fairgrounds from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7. Representatives from the Fair announced that the 2020 version was canceled on Wednesday.

“Today, it is with heavy hearts that the Board of Directors, management and staff of the Maryland State Fair & Agricultural Society, Inc. announce the decision to cancel the 139th Maryland State Fair,” said Maryland State Fair Board Chairman Gerry L. Brewster said in a statement.

“Fortunately, we have received approval to allow youth and open class exhibitors from Maryland to show their animals in livestock shows following all proper protocols. Although this will not be open to the public, this will allow Maryland’s youth to showcase their hard work and will also allow the Maryland State Fair to fulfill its mission to educate and to showcase Maryland Agriculture.”

This is the second time in its 142-year history that The Maryland State Fair was cancelled. The other time was during World War II when the state fair property was used by the U.S. Army.

Third Person Dies From Ebenezer Road Crash


The Baltimore County Crash Team reported that the third and front passenger in the July 23 crash on Ebenezer Road has died. He is identified as Conrad Ellsworth, 89, of the 600 block of Bowleys Quarters Road in Middle River.

This crash happened after a vehicle struck another vehicle and a utility pole. The accident also claimed the lives of Shirley Ellsworth (84), and the rear passenger, identified as Leona Schleicher (83), also of the 600 block of Bowleys Quarters Road.

The Baltimore County Crash Team continues to investigate this crash.

Tornado Watch in Effect for Area


The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect this morning until noon for Baltimore County and portions of northeast, central, and southern Maryland, including the adjacent marine zones.

See map for further details.

High School Fall & Winter Sports Season Canceled


It is official that the high school sports fall and winter seasons have been canceled as a result of COVID-19. The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) released an official statement today.

“The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) in consultation with the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), and the Public School Superintendent Association of Maryland PSSAM) has decided to postpone the 2020 high school fall and winter competition season during the first semester,” said a statement on the MPSSAA website.

“This decision comes in light of the recent announcements of local school systems to begin education virtually and provides each school system with options for the gradual increase of student engagement for the physical and social-emotional health of students.”

There was hope and a plan for Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) to have a fall sports season but that plan came to an end when BCPS said they were canceling their fall sports season after their school system went back to remote learning.

Man Charged With Using Laser at Helicopter


Baltimore County Police want to remind the public that it is illegal to shine a laser pointer at any aircraft and an arrest was made for that type of incident on July 26 just after 12:30 a.m.

Police reported a suspect stood in front of the 1700 block of Earhart Road in Essex and shined a laser pointer through the cockpit of Baltimore County Police Department’s helicopter.

At the time, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Aviation Unit flew the helicopter over Eastern Boulevard and Orville Road, assisting officers with an unrelated investigation. Officers flying the helicopter located the suspect and he was quickly arrested by patrol officers.

Brandon Dunevant (31) of the 1700 block of Earhart Road of Essex was arrested and charged with pointing a laser pointer at an aircraft. He is currently held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status.

The Baltimore County Police Department said they take these acts very seriously. Pointing a laser pointer at an aircraft is extremely hazardous to the flight crew and to people on the ground.

It should be noted that pointing a laser pointer at an aircraft is a misdemeanor that carries a $2,500 fine or up to three years jail time.

Angel Park to Hold 5k Race With a Change


This year Angel Park will continue to hold its 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run but it will now take place as a Virtual Race as a result of COVID-19. Registration will still benefit Angel Park and runners still have the chance to get some exercise.

Registrants will still run (or walk) their race distance but at any location they choose (treadmill, neighborhood, local park) between Aug. 12th and Aug. 18.

If runners participating in the 5K and would like to be listed in the results, they are asked to track their time and distance with a watch or running app (example: Garmin watch, Strava App).

Participants are asked to run the whole distance (3.1 Miles for a 5K) and then be able to report the time. Results will be automatically updated as race times come in. Runnings can also share photos on social media by using the following hashtag: #AngelPark5K2020.

Registration:

Entry Fees: 5k: $30; 1 Mile Walk: $30

There will be a Packet Pick-up on Aug. 9 at Angel Park. Materials can be shipped for an additional $5. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Submit Results:

5K Runners will be able to submit their results through text or email (if opted in) or through the runsignup.com results page from Aug. 12 through Aug. 18 (11:59 Eastern Time). Participants must run your 5K (3.1 mile) race during this time period to be listed in the official results and be eligible for overall awards. Any questions about submitting results can be sent to events@charmcityrun.com.

Awards:

Top 3 overall male and female runners

If runners intend to compete for time-based overall awards they will need a method of recording their time and distance – a GPS watch, phone app (MapMyRun, Strava, etc.), or a treadmill. To maintain the integrity of the competition as best as possible all award winners must submit photo proof of GPS/run data to verify time and distance (photo of treadmill with time & distance, photo/screenshot of run tracker, etc.). Award winners will be emailed when the results submission period closes and asked to reply with their photo/screenshot. Participants must run the full distance of the event you selected in order to qualify, so for our purposes that is 3.1 miles for the 5k. If a performance cannot be verified, the award will roll down to the next participant.

Packet Pickup:

Sunday August 9th from 12PM-2PM
Angel Park – Amphitheater
9685 Honeygo Boulevard
Perry Hall, MD 21128

Arrests Made After Juveniles Assault Victims


Baltimore County police responded to the area of Silver Spring Road and Honeygo Boulevard in Perry Hall for calls of several assaults on Aug. 2 after 10 a.m.

The preliminary investigation revealed that two juvenile suspects assaulted three victims with an aerosol spray. One victim was sprayed through her open car window. The suspects then continued driving around and assaulted two more victims with the spray, one who jogged outside and another who had just walked out of her home.

The suspects saw responding officers and quickly drove away, fleeing the scene. Shortly afterward, the suspects crashed into another car traveling on Perring Parkway near Taylor Avenue in Parkville. The suspects ran from the vehicle but were arrested by officers a short distance away. Officers are investigating the suspects for other unrelated crimes. The driver of the car the suspects crashed into was not injured.