Olszewski to Seek Reelection in Baltimore County


Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. will seek re-election.

There was some speculation that the one-term County Executive could run for Governor since Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is term limited for seeking another term, but Olszewski made an announcement on Thursday.

Comptroller Peter Franchot is the likely favorite to win the Democratic nomination for Governor with Olszewski not entering the race and staying in Baltimore County.

“When I ran for County Executive, we set a bold vision for a #BetterBaltimoreCounty. In just a few years, we’ve proven together that transformative change is possible. But there is still more to be done,” Olszewski said in a statement.
“That’s why I’m excited to announce I will be seeking re-election in 2022.”

Parkville HS Congratulates Paige Holley


As Eastbaltco.com reported on Monday, Paige Holley, a senior at Parkville High School, was announced as one of two recipients of the Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship, worth $40,000 over four years. She is the first Parkville High student to earn this honor.

The scholarship was announced during a virtual Unsung Heroes program event hosted by McCormick and Company, Inc., on May 3.

Holley and the other Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship recipient were chosen from 100 Baltimore area student athletes recognized as Unsung Heroes this year.

When the women’s lacrosse team at Parkville High needed a goalie, Holley, a field player, stepped up to learn new skills to benefit the team.

During the pandemic, she also volunteered to be a group leader during the team’s virtual practice sessions.

Her coach, Shannon McFadden, describes Holley as the team’s morale booster.

“She has the best attitude no matter what her role is that day,” McFadden said.

“Paige is everything a coach can ask for in an athlete,” said Jeff Markle, Parkville High’s athletic director.

“She is an athlete who shows up every day and works as hard as possible to improve, and a great teammate whose attitude is infectious on the team.”

Three of the four other students recognized with additional scholarships at this year’s Unsung Heroes event also represent BCPS. Dustin Krotee of Hereford High School received a $7,500 scholarship.

Aureole Djoumejio of Owings Mills High School and Chase Glenn of Western School of Technology and Environmental Science each received $5,000 scholarships.

McCormick’s Unsung Heroes program was founded in 1940 by Charles Perry McCormick, Sr. The mission of the program is to recognize athletes for unselfish team play and highlight the efforts of those who contribute to the success of their teams without acclaim.

To date, the company has awarded over $1.9 million in scholarships to deserving student-athletes.

Donation Page Created for Parkville Fire Victim


A family in Parkville is looking to rebuild after a fire destroyed a elderly woman’s home on April 23 on Oakleigh Road.

The family reported the house is now unlivable and the vehicle she owned is destroyed. Many of her belongings has suffered fire and smoke damage.

There was no insurance and she has no savings. The family has started a donation page to help their mother.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/elderly-woman-loses-home-in-fire-in-Maryland?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet

BCPS to go Back to Five Days in 2021-22


Baltimore County Councilman Wade Kach (R-3) announced that Baltimore County Public Schools will return to a five-day in-person schedule with the opportunity for virtual learning for the fall of 2021.

“I am so pleased to share that we have received word that Baltimore County Public Schools will provide full-time, in-person instruction, five days a week, for all students for the 2021-2022 school year,” Kach said.

“A full time virtual option will be offered, but those interested must sign up at www.bcps.org by May 7th. Those who are not interested in a fully virtual program do not need to do anything.

BCPS started off all virtual from September until the end of February this year. Some students started returning for two days a week in-person and some will return to a four-day schedule starting next week.

Parkville High’s Holley Wins McCormick Female Unsung Hero


The Parkville HS Athletic Boosters Club reported on its Facebook page that Paige Holley of Parkville High School has been named 1st grand prize winner of the McCormick Unsung hero award. Holley has earned a $40,000 scholarship as a result of winning the award. She is a lacrosse player at the school.

The 81th McCormick Unsung Heroes Awards were held on Monday night. There were 100 Unsung Hero honorees who were nominated throughout the region

One male and female athlete were selected to receive a $40,000 Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship. Logan Welsh, a lacrosse player from Patapsco High School Center for the Arts was the female winner in 2020.

Two Pedestrians Killed in Dundalk Accident


Baltimore County Police are investigating a double-fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on May 2 shortly after 2 a.m., along North Point Boulevard just south of Norris Lane.

A preliminary investigation reveals a Subaru Legacy traveling southbound on North Point Blvd. in the southbound lane struck a pedestrian who at the time was attempting to cross North Point Blvd. just south of Norris Lane. The pedestrian was walking westbound when he was struck. After the crash occurred, the driver of the Subaru came to a controlled stop on the east edge of North Point Blvd.

Shortly thereafter, a driver passing the location of the crash observed the pedestrian in the roadway and stopped on the west edge of North Point Blvd. As she walked into the roadway to assist the injured pedestrian, she was struck and killed by a passing motorcyclist.

Both pedestrians were pronounced deceased at the scene. They have been identified as:

Pedestrian #1

34-year-old Joshua Day

2600 block of Edgemere Ave.

Pedestrian #2

21-year-old Berlynn Matthews

400 block of Nollmeyer Rd.

The motorcyclist, 24-year-old William Collazo-Brown, was traveling southbound on North Point Blvd. in the southbound lane when he struck both pedestrians. Collazo-Brown’s vehicle continued southbound on its side where it came to a rest.

The driver of the Kawasaki Vulcan was identified as an off-duty Baltimore County police officer. Collazo-Brown has been arrested and charged with DUI related offenses; his police powers are currently suspended. Collazo-Brown has been a member of the Baltimore County Police Department since June 2019.

This case remains under investigation by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Baltimore County Police Crash Team, and the Baltimore County Police Department’s Bureau of Professional Standards/Internal Affairs.