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Dundalk Football Comes Back From 15 to 0 to Defeat Urbana

Owls in the State Semifinals


-photo courtesy of Dundalk High School Football Facebook page-

The Dundalk Owls have advanced to the state semifinals in the 4A/3A region after rallying back to defeat Urbana 20 to 15.

According to the Dundalk HS Athletics Twitter page, the Owls were trailing 15 to 0 with 6:52 left in the third quarter as Urbana scored on two long touchdown passes.

Dundalk got back into the game as the defense recovered a fumble at the Urbana 43 yard-line that set up the Owl’s first touchdown of the game.

Dundalk was able to get another touchdown in the game but still trailed 15 to 14 after they failed to convert the 2-point conversion.

Marcus Nicholson helped Dundalk take control of the game as he scored the Go-Ahead touchdown as he caught a 45-yard touchdown catch on 4th & 5 with 3:21 left in the fourth.

The Owls sealed the victory when their defense stopped Urbana on fourth down with 1:20 left in the game.

The team remains undefeated and is one win away from their first state title game since 2015.

According to MPSSAA website, Dundalk is set to play Arundel next Friday night and that game should be played at Dundalk High at 7 p.m.

Marks Gives Construction Update on Joppa Road Bridge


Councilman David Marks provided an update on the Joppa Road bridge near Honeygo Boulevard in Perry Hall that has been under construction since January. His statement is below:

“The county’s forces remobilized on the site earlier this month and have been making good progress. The precast concrete slabs have been installed and the cast-in-place concrete traffic barriers are now being constructed (see the attached photo).

“The next steps include reinforcing the steel set, pouring concrete, and final strengthening of the interior barriers. Once that occurs, the roadway will be paved and traffic barriers off the bridge will be installed.

“We anticipate it will take about two more weeks to complete the work, unless there are unforeseen material supply issues and weather delays,” Marks said.

“I have done all I can to push this project along. The delays have been driven by material shortages, and these are impacted by national economic trends. I appreciate the patience of all motorists, as well as neighbors who have been impacted by detours.”

BCPS East Zone Artwork is now on Display


An exhibition of artwork by students in Baltimore County Public Schools’ East Zone is on display online and in the Superintendent’s Gallery at the school system’s Greenwood headquarters in Towson.

The virtual exhibition consists of more than 120 student artworks from 38 East Zone schools, from students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Twenty-one selected artworks from 16 schools are on display until January 2022 in the Superintendent’s Gallery.

“This is the first student art exhibition in the Superintendent’s Gallery this school year,” said Ryan Twentey, BCPS visual arts coordinator.

“It will be followed by Central and West Zone exhibitions in January and March, respectively. The artworks in this exhibition were completed by students since the start of the 2021-22 school year, and they reflect our students’ creativity, opportunities for personal expression, and eagerness to make artwork with their peers. The power of art continues to carry us through challenging times, and we are so proud of our students for engaging with the creative process to create their masterpieces.”

The Superintendent’s Gallery, opened in April 2021, builds on the long history of student artwork exhibitions at the Greenwood Administration Building, which is located at 6901 N. Charles Street in Towson.

The Avenue at White Marsh Holiday Parade Returns


The Avenue at White Marsh announced that it will hold its 2021 holiday parade after it was canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19.

The AVENUE at White Marsh announced in October that it is going to alter its Holiday Tree Lighting and there was some concern that the parade was in danger of being canceled again, but the good news was revealed on its social media page.

“We are happy to share that our permit has been approved and we will host this community tradition on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m.,” said a statement.

“Join us as we celebrate the season with local high school marching bands, street performers, mascots, dance troops and so much more – all leading up to the big guy in the red suit!”

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

Last Day for New Northeast Elementary Survey


The public has one more day to select from among two options for new boundary lines for elementary schools in northeastern Baltimore County. The deadline for taking the survey here is midnight today, Wednesday, Nov 17.

Survey results are part of the feedback that will be used by the Northeast Area Elementary Boundary Study Committee to choose an option and formulate a recommendation for new attendance boundaries.

The goal of the new boundaries is to relieve overcrowding through additional seats at a new northeast elementary school currently under construction at Rossville Boulevard and Gum Spring Road and a replacement building for Red House Run Elementary School.

The two options were developed by the committee, which has been meeting since September, and shared at a public information session on Nov. 3. The committee’s recommendation will go to BCPS leadership and finally to the Board of Education for action in March 2022.

To learn more about the process and access detailed maps, please visit the Northeast Area Elementary Boundary Study Web site

Police Arrest 8 Members of Violent Outlaw Motorcycle Gang


The Baltimore County Police Department recently concluded a month-long investigation into members of a violent Outlaw Motorcycle Gang operating in the Baltimore Metropolitan Region. Police arrested eight members of the organization for violent crimes and other felony charges. Police seized twelve firearms including three “ghost guns” related to the case. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and Prince George’s County Police Department supported this operation.

The Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN), which focuses on criminal networks that impact multiple jurisdictions, funded the investigation. “The Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network is an example of the continued collaboration with our law enforcement partners throughout the State of Maryland,” said Police Chief Melissa Hyatt. “I applaud the members of the Baltimore County Police Department along with our law enforcement partners who worked tirelessly to remove these dangerous individuals from the community.”

Defendants arrested:

Shaun A. Grazuties, (42) of Parkville
Dylan M. Conley, (23) of College Park
Joseph Liam, (36)
Mitchell B. Frost, (33) of Nottingham
Tyler E. Dejonge, (32) of Middle River
Lawrence E. Sabin, (51) of Harford County
Joseph R. Liggett, (31) of Howard County
Michail D. Nikolettos, (29) of Harford County

Heritage Society to Hold Essex Tree Lighting


-photo by Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River-

The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. will host the Essex Tree Lighting and Open House at 516 Eastern Blvd. in Essex on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Join the museum for some holiday cheer as they light their 25-foot Norway Spruce! Santa, fire trucks, a DJ, gifts for the kids will be some of the activities available at the event.

The event is free and museum tours will be available.

For more information, email Essexmuseum@gmail.com or call 443-579-5266, or go to their website.

Two Pedestrians Struck on I-95 in White Marsh


-photo by White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company-

A pedestrian crash shutdown I-95 South before White Marsh on Monday evening.

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that two of its engines responded to southbound I-95 just below New Forge Road in White Marsh for two pedestrians that were struck by a vehicle.

This is around mile marker 69.3 between New Forge Road and White Marsh Boulevard.

A medevac from Maryland State Police has transported one of the two patients to a trauma center.

The accident was reported on Nov. 15 around 4 p.m.

CCBC Essex Men’s Soccer Advances in Playoff


-photo by Rocco Geppi-

CCBC Essex Men’s Soccer advances to the next round of the NJCAA Division II Men’s Soccer tournament after defeating Heartland Community College of Illinois 1 to 0 in Wichita, Kan.

The Knight won after Ethan Stewart scored a goal in the 86th minute. Andy Portillo had the assist.

CCBC Essex will next play against Carl Sandburg College in the Round of Eight Wednesday at noon.