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This story has been updated. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski introduced legislation to create an oversight board for the Office of the Inspector General and update rules governing the office to align with statutes governing Inspectors General in other jurisdictions. The administration worked in collaboration with the Inspector General to gather feedback on the proposed … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported that 31-year-old Jose Andres Gonzalez Perla did not survive an early Saturday morning crash that occurred at the intersection of King Avenue and Franklin Square Drive, in Rossville around 1:20 a.m. A preliminary investigation found Perla failed to stop at a red light, while driving a 2007 Honda CBR motorcycle that … Read more
Independence Day events are back after many were canceled in 2020. Here is a list of parades, fireworks and festivals in eastern Baltimore County over this weekend. If we missed any, please email us at eastbaltco@gmail.com Friday, July 2 to Sunday, July 4 Dundalk Heritage Fair Heritage Park 2717 Playfield Street, Dundalk MD, 21222 The Heritage … Read more
The Dundalk Heritage Association announced that the ride vendor scheduled for this weekend’s Heritage Fair will not be able to attend as a result of COVID-19. Alternative entertainment will be provided. Here is a statement they released: “Due to repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Heritage Fair amusement ride vendor will not be able to … Read more
BCPS Board of Education Vice Chair Julie Henn shared information about Baltimore County Public Schools’ plan to lessen their mask policy for students in the 2021-22 school year. Her statement is below “Updates to BCPS’ Mitigation Plan and Guidance were shared with BCPS staff this afternoon. The full plan will be shared once published. I … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that crews responded to a serious crash on I-95 between Cowenton Avenue & Joppa Road at 12:25 a.m. on Wednesday. An unconscious driver was extricated from a vehicle that was trapped underneath a tractor trailer. There was no more reported information the condition of the driver.
Baltimore County Police originally reported a shooting on Stansbury Road in Dundalk on June 26. After further investigation, detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have determined the victim in this case was not shot, as earlier reported. This incident has been downgraded from a non-fatal shooting to a firearms discharge. The original report had … Read more
A 22-year-old man was injured just before 3 a.m. Saturday morning during a shooting in the 7000 block of Stansbury Road in Dundalk. Officers found the man outside suffering from a minor injury to his upper body. Detectives from the Baltimore County Violent Crimes Unit are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this shooting. Anyone who … Read more
The Perry Hall Town Fair returned today with a full celebration. There were local businesses, churches, food, music and fun activities for the whole family. Prizes and free promotional gifts were given out by businesses. There were elected officials but only Republicans as Councilman David Marks (picture d), and Delegate Joe Boteler were at a … Read more
When a team is one win away from the national title, there is a good chance that team is going to have some all-Americans. That is the case at CCBC Essex as three men’s soccer players from the team have been named NJCAA All-Americans. Kota Tsuchisawa was named first team; Brendan LeMaster was named second … Read more