Year: 2021

Traffic to be Held on Key Bridge Thursday Afternoon


The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will temporarily hold traffic in both directions on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (US 50/301) and Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) during passage of marine vessels carrying four large cranes on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Traffic holds will be utilized for safety purposes to ensure that drivers are not distracted crossing these bridges during the cranes’ passage beneath the structures. Traffic holds are anticipated to last for approximately 15-30 minutes.

The vessels’ estimated time of passage will occur in the morning at the Bay Bridge and the afternoon at the Key Bridge. The exact times will not be determined until 24 hours before arrival, and will be communicated through additional public notifications on Wednesday, September 8.

At this time, passage under these bridges are not projected to impact morning or afternoon rush hour periods.

Man Injured After Car Falls on Him in Chase


The Baltimore County Volunteer Fireman’s Association reported a person was working on a car when the vehicle fell on him on Ambo Circle in Chase.

Crews were able to remove the vehicle off the person.

The man was listed in critical condition after being sent to an area hospital.

The incident was reported on Monday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m.

Local Football Teams Go 5-4 in Week One


Perry Hall and Dundalk win big in their openers, Parkville, Patapsco & Overlea win nail bitters. Kenwood, Eastern Tech, Mount Carmel and Sparrows Point look ahead to Week Two for their first wins.

Patapsco 15 Towson 14
The Patriots started off the season with a road win at Towson. Junior Captain, Elijah Bass was the star of the game for Patapsco as his 70-yard interception return helped seal the win for the Patriots.

Dundalk 35 Century 0
Dundalk went on the road and dismantled Century 35-0. According the Dundalk Football Twitter page, Quarterback Calvin Stokes had two touchdowns passed to wide receiver Marcus Nicholson. Running back Jordan Fiorenza had a rushing TD and 50 yards rushing in the win.

Parkville 15 Woodlawn 14
The Knights started their season with a close win on the road against Woodlawn. Parkville will host Dundalk in a huge battle next Saturday.

Overlea 26 Pikesville 20
The Falcons hold on to a 26-20 win at home and will play at New Town next Saturday.

Perry Hall 46 Lansdowne 0
After going winless in 2019, Perry Hall football is back in 2021 with a blowout home win. They play Towson at home next week and travel down to Dundalk for a big game in Week Three.

Linganore 30 Kenwood 0
Kenwood took a tough loss against a Western Maryland powerhouse program. The Bluebirds travel to Woodlawn next Friday.

Hereford 49 Eastern Tech 0
Tech got blown out against rival Hereford Friday night. The Mavericks look for their first win at home against Loch Raven this Friday.

Harford Tech 35 Sparrows Point 7
The Pointers drop to 0-1 and will play at Western Tech next Friday.

Glen Burnie 15 Mount Carmel 0
Mount Carmel plays their first five games on the road and will look to win at Clear Spring this Friday night.

Source:www.countysports.zone/scores

Man Fatally Shot on Oberle Ave in Essex


Baltimore County Police reported that
59-year-old Dante Doles was killed on Sept. 5 in the 200 block of Oberle Avenue in Essex around 9 a.m.

Officers responded for a shooting and found Doles suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital where he pronounced deceased.

Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this murder.

Middle River Swimmer Medals at Paralympics


Middle River resident Jessica Long continues to dominate the Paralympic Games. Long was born in Irkutsk, Russia in 1992 without legs and was adopted by parents in the Middle River area.

Long went to her fifth Paralympic Games which were held in Tokyo last week. The Paralympic Games are always held in the same city two weeks after the Olympic games.

According to the Team USA website, Long won two gold medals in the 200-meter individual medley, and the 4×100-meter medley relay, a silver in the 400-meter freestyle, and a bronze in the 100-meter backstroke.

The 29-year-old Long has won 27 time Paralympic medals (15 golds, 7 silvers, 5 bronzes) in her five trips to the Paralympic Games since 2004.

Patapsco High School 2021 Football Preview


Patapsco 2019 Record: 3-6

Head Coach Tyler Clough
“The Patapsco Patriots team for the 2021 season is the best team that I have had in my 6 years as head coach at Patapsco. For the first time every player that is on my offensive line is the actual size of a lineman. We also field a team with multiple versatile players, guys that can play anywhere on the field. The best part about my team this year is that they all just want to play football.

“After not playing in 2020 and just a mini season in the spring of 2021 my entire roster is ready to play and they don’t care what position that is. Every guy on my team is willing to play any position and do what’s best for the team. We have huge goals this fall, first we want to go over .500 and have a winning record. Every year I’ve been the coach we’ve won at least one more game than the year before, it’s time to take the next step and have a winning record. Our next goal is to make the playoffs.

“If we go over .500 and win 5-6 games, it should put us in a spot where we have the chance to make the 3A north playoffs for only the second time in school history. Overall, we have a competitive varsity team and are excited for the season.”


Key Players

Elijah Bass, RB/Safety Junior
Elijah is a starting running back and safety, he will lead our team and we will look for him to be a full time running back and carry the load for us on offense.

Willie Beard, OL/DL Senior
Willie is a starting left tackle and D-tackle, he is an all-division player and the anchor for our offensive line.

Kevin Batchelor, OL/DE Junior
Kevin is a two-way starter and an extremely athletic offensive and defensive lineman. Kevin has a high motor and always plays hard.

Gavin Tezzano WR/LB Senior
Gavin had a strong season for us in the covid league and we look for him to carry his momentum into the fall. A two way starter we will look for Gavin to lead us at middle line backer.

Eric Olsen FB/LB Junior
Eric was a two way starter during the spring league and will be a leader on offense and defense this season.

Khalil Coates QB Freshman
Khalil is our starting QB as a freshman, what he lacks in experience he makes up for in size as he stands 6’2 220lbs. We will look to develop Khalil over the next few seasons.

Patapsco 2021 Schedule

9/4 at Towson 3

9/10 at Lansdowne 6:30

9/18 Pikesville 12:30

9/24 at Loch Raven 6:30

10/2 at Chesapeake 1

10/8 at Sparrows Point 6:30

10/16 Western Tech 12:30

10/22 Eastern Tech 12:30

10/29 at Dundalk 6

Chesapeake High 2021 Football Preview


Chesapeake 2019 Record: 1-8

First year Head Coach Chris Acab
“I am very excited; this will be my first year as the head coach at Chesapeake high school. I believe I have changed the culture which I believe will result in a successful season. The players are upbeat and ready to go!”


Key Players
Emanuel King- Senior DB/WR

Tramar Matthews- Senior LB/RB

Brandon Nelson- SeniorTE/DE

Ameico Smith- Junior QB/DB

Chesapeake 2021 Schedule

9/10 at Pikesville 6:30

9/18 Western Tech 1

9/24 Lansdowne 6:30

10/2 Patapsco 1

10/9 Eastern Tech 1

10/15 at Sparrows Point 6:30

10/22 Loch Raven 1

10/30 Perry Hall 1

Middle River Man Arrested at I-95 Traffic Stop


Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police have arrested a 28-year-old Middle River man on weapons and drug distribution charges stemming from an Aug. 20 traffic stop in White Marsh. MDTA Police Officers took the man into custody Thursday, September 2, with assistance from the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, and were assisted by the Baltimore County Police Department during the initial investigation.

Shortly after midnight Aug. 20, an MDTA Police Officer assigned to the Central Command Detachment conducted a traffic stop on a dark blue Nissan Maxima for drifting across lane lines on northbound I-95 near Exit 67. As the officer approached the stopped vehicle, the vehicle fled the scene.

MDTA Police Officers responded to the address of the fleeing vehicle’s registered owner. While at the address, officers located the vehicle and observed a male subject exit the vehicle and place a backpack in a trash receptacle. When officers approached the man, he fled on foot. Officers seized the backpack and discovered a loaded handgun and baggies of suspected crack cocaine and marijuana inside. During their investigation, officers learned the handgun had been reported stolen by the Hampshire County (W.Va.) Sheriff’s Office.

Officers obtained a search warrant for the residence of the fleeing vehicle’s registered owner. During the investigation and the execution of the search warrant, officers seized additional firearms, drugs and ammunition.

As a result of their investigation, MDTA Police Officers obtained an arrest warrant for Deshawn Murdock, 28, of Middle River. After his arrest Thursday, Murdock was transported to the Baltimore County Detention Center. He faces 14 criminal charges including controlled dangerous substance (drug) possession with intent to distribute and possession of a stolen firearm.