Eastern Baltimore County News
Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were on the scene of a large brush fire Sunday in Reisterstown around 10:30 p.m.
The fire was later contained in the 4600 block of Black Rock Road.
No injuries were reported and no structures were involved.
Baltimore County Police report a fatal shooting in Catonsville.
According to police, officers responded to a “check on subject” call for service in the 700 block of Wilton Farm Drive on Thursday, Aug. 28 around 3:30 p.m.
Officers arrived and found three individuals deceased inside the location. Homicide detectives are processing evidence and continuing their investigation.
Police said they are not seeking any additional suspects, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
As detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident, they urge anyone with information pertinent to the case to contact 410-887-4636 or 911.
Traffic Advisory: Road Closures Remain in Effect
What to Do After a Water Main Breakof Baltimore County. Crews worked through the night to restore service safely and efficiently.
What to Do After a Water Main Break
Towson patrol officers, working in conjunction with detectives assigned to the Baltimore County Police Carjacking Team, apprehended five teens on Saturday, Nov. 30, following an attempted carjacking that occurred in the 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road at approximately 8 p.m.
Four of the five teens are also suspects in a reported assault that occurred in the area on the evening of November 29. The circumstances surrounding both crimes remain part of an ongoing investigation that is being conducted by members of the Baltimore County Police Carjacking Team.
Detectives are urging anyone with additional information about these incidents to contact them at 410-887-2277.
Age of Teens:
17-year-old female
16-year-old male
15-year-old male
15-year-old male
13-year-old male
Here is a list of holiday events in Eastern Baltimore County for 2024. If we missed any events, please send us an email
Friday, Nov. 29
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company Train Garden
Saturday, Nov. 30
The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company Train Garden
Middle River Lighted Boat Parade
Maryland Aviation Museum to Host Train Garden
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Thursday, Dec. 6
Perry Hall Tree Lighting Takes Place on Dec. 6
Edgemere Community Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec. 7
THE AVENUE Announces Holiday Parade Lineup
Essex Community Tree Lighting at the Museum
Bear Creek Lighted Boat Parade Returns for 5th Year
Saturday Dec. 14
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The Dundalk Eagle announced it has a new editor. Joel Lev-Tov was introduced in both the Dundalk Eagle and The Avenue News this week.
According to the newspapers, Lev-Tov is a graduate of the University of Maryland.
He is a Silver Spring resident but said plans on looking for places to the Dundalk area.
There was no mention on what happened to former editor Connor Bolinder.
Bolinder had not written a byline article since July 11th, but he was listed as editor in last week’s Eagle.
It appears Demetrius Dillard is still the editor of the Avenue News and wrote a few articles this week.
The Dundalk Eagle and The Avenue News are both owned by Adams Publishing
While watching this year’s Summer Olympics, have you wondered what it would be like to watch the games live? Overlea resident Cheryl Harrow is one step closer to living that dream this week as she claimed her Mega Millions® Team USA™ second-chance promotion prize.
From now until August 12, Maryland Lottery Mega Millions players can submit winning and non-winning Mega Millions tickets into the Maryland Lottery’s My Lottery Rewards (MLR) program for a chance to travel to either the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, Italy or the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Two drawings have already occurred, while the final drawing will take place on Aug. 13. Harrow was selected as one of the winners in the July 2 drawing and is already excited about jetting off to the 2026 Winter Games.
“I thought the Winter Olympics would be more fun and I have never been to Italy,” said the retired nurse practitioner.
Cheryl is taking her husband on the trip, and each have their hopes high to take in some of their favorite winter Olympic sports. He is a huge ice hockey fan and Cheryl is hoping to be a spectator for one of the figure skating events.
According to the Baltimore County resident, she entered just six Mega Millions tickets into the promotion one day before the entry deadline.
Cheryl said she felt a little lucky as she was on a winning streak at bar bingo, but couldn’t believe that luck transferred over to this prize. She was happy to receive the call from Lottery officials.
“I took the news with me to the ocean,” she said, referring to the fact she found out about the win right before a summer vacation to Ocean City. While on the beach, she shared news of the win with family and friends.
The 66-year-old also receives a Team USA-themed prize pack that includes merchandise like hoodies, range packs, hats and tumblers. She likes watching the Olympics and can’t believe that she will get to travel to the 2026 games in Milan.
“I never dreamt of taking a trip to the Olympics. It wasn’t even on my bucket list.”
–photo courtesy of Jennifer Sawyer-
Hygea HealthcareHygea Healthcare leadership was joined by Gov. Wes Moore, Special Secretary Emily Keller of the Maryland Office of Overdose Response, Baltimore County Deputy Administrative Officer Elisabeth Sachs, and former Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins to officially open its cutting-edge, 50-bed, 30,000 sq ft, substance use treatment center at 1210 Middle River Road on Monday, July 29.
“During our first nineteen months, my administration has made health care access a priority. We created an Office of Overdose Response to coordinate efforts and save lives. We directed $13.5 million to pilot programs to improve access to behavioral health services. We just carried out one of the most successful Medicaid renewal campaigns in the country. Maryland is committed to taking care of our people,” said Gov. Moore.
“You cannot have a healthy state without a healthy population. At a time when our state faces disparities in substance dependence; at a time when opioids account for nearly 90 percent of overdose deaths in Maryland—our healthcare partners aren’t just pointing out the challenge, but are choosing to be part of the solution. All of us are touched by this crisis. It will take all of us to stop it. And together, we can – and we must.”
“This project started with a vision. A vision to disrupt the current treatment approach and to create a building which expresses and defines who Hygea Healthcare is and what we offer. A facility which decades from now will stand as a beacon of what treatment should look like and how quality treatment can be delivered using whole person care and evidenced based practices,” said Robby Stempler, CEO and Founder of Hygea Healthcare.
“Technology will serve as a key driver to improve the way treatment is delivered. Treatment success is about outcomes and how recovery can be established and maintained by the community we serve. We are excited to open this center and begin helping people transform their lives and start their path of recovery.”
The Hygea Middle River facility provides Level 3.7 and 3.7WM ASAM-certified treatment programs, designed to meet the unique needs of each client. The campus is open and welcoming, designed with extensive green spaces to promote health and healing, while offering the privacy needed to begin the recovery process.
The comprehensive Level 3.7 ASAM treatment program includes medical care and evidence-based activities aimed at improving motivation, enhancing readiness for change, building recovery skills, and preparing clients for transition to lower levels of longer-term care. In addition to traditional cognitive-behavioral counseling, Hygea Middle River takes a holistic approach to recovery, offering yoga, meditation, recreational therapy, and healthy eating programs.
Hygea expresses its gratitude to Mullan Contracting Company and Curry Architects for their exceptional work in designing and constructing the center.
Hygea Healthcare at Middle River Ribbon Cutting with Governor Wes Moore, Hygea Healthcare Founder & CEO, Robby Stempler and more.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski made the following senior leadership announcement:
Chief of Staff Dori Henry will depart County service for a new opportunity, effective August, 9 2024.
“From the moment we took office, Dori been an integral partner in every major initiative our administration has undertaken and has been an invaluable leader in our work to build a better Baltimore County,” Olszewski said.
“Our communities are stronger today because of her unwavering commitment to innovative, accountable government and her passion for public service. I am confident she will continue to leverage her diverse skills to make immeasurable impacts in her future endeavors.”
Henry has served as Olszewski’s chief of staff since September 2022. Prior to that role, she served as director of communications and deputy chief of staff for the Olszewski administration. During her time with the administration, she has served as a strategic adviser to the County Executive on everything from the Covid-19 response and overdose prevention strategy to key personnel decisions and external affairs.
Prior to her service with Baltimore County, Henry oversaw communications for the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, served as assistant secretary for public affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor, and held appointed roles at the U.S. Department of Justice, the Maryland Department of Health, and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
