Eastern Baltimore County News
The Baltimore County Fire Department reported a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a rescue Friday night in Dundalk.
The incident was reported at 8:16 p.m. at the corner of Rolling Mill Road and North Point Boulevard.
Crews have rescued an occupant from a single vehicle accident. That person was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Use caution in the area.
Here is a limited list of 2020 Holiday Events in Eastern Baltimore County. Many events have been canceled as a result of COVID-19. Many of these events require masks and follow social distancing rules. If there is an event missing please contact us at eastbaltco@gmail.com
Now to Sunday, Jan. 3
Holiday Train Garden at White Marsh VFC
General admission is Saturday & Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday through Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Private scheduled Admission is from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. To schedule an appointment go to https://calendly.com/wmvfc/15min?month=2020-11
COVID policies are in place to help provide a safe and enjoyable visit. The train garden is located at 10331 Philadelphia Road, White Marsh, Maryland 21162.
Sunday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Santa and Wise Avenue VFC to Tour Dundalk
The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company (WAVFC) announced on its website a schedule of their annual tradition of bringing Santa around on the Fire Engine onto Dundalk neighborhood streets. The Santa/Fire Engine tour will run from Friday, Nov. 27 to Monday, Dec. 22 starting at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28 at 5 p.m.
Middle River Lighted Boat Parade
The Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats will kick off the Holiday Season by lighting up Middle River area with the best display of boats in the area on Saturday, Nov. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Dundalk Community Tree Lighting
The Eastern Regional Lions Club is hosting the Dundalk Community Tree Lighting at Poplar Place Shopping Center at the intersection of Wise Avenue and Merritt Boulevard. Social distancing and masks are required.
Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m.
Essex Tree Lighting and Open House
Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River will continue its tradition of holding its annual Essex Community Tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free event with social distancing and masks required.
Bear Creek’s first annual Lighted Boat Parade
The Dundalk area is having a holiday parade on the water as Bear Creek’s first annual Lighted Boat Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. This event is presented and organized by Bear Creek Sailing Association and hosted by the Hard Yacht Cafe.
Boaters that want to participate in the parade are encouraged to register their boat at http://bearcreeksailing.com.
Did we miss any events?
If so, email us at eastbaltco@gmail.com
Canceled 2020 Holiday Events
THE AVENUE at White Marsh Holiday Parade
Wise Avenue VFC Train Garden
Dundalk-Patapsco-Neck-Historical-Society-Train-Garden
Dundalk Holiday Hoopla Street Fair
The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company (WAVFC) announced on its website a schedule of their annual tradition of bringing Santa around on the Fire Engine onto Dundalk neighborhood streets. The Santa/Fire Engine tour will run from Friday, Nov. 27 to Monday, Dec. 22 starting at 6 p.m.
WAVFC stated that the schedule and times are subject to change based on emergencies calls, bad weather and personnel available. Residents living on a small street/court and/or dead end, are advised to go the nearest corner to see Santa as getting in and out of those areas can be difficult when not on an emergency response.
The website has a list of the streets where Santa is scheduled to arrive but not every street is listed on the website. Residents are asked to click on each map for each day to get an approximation on Santa’s stops.
WAVFC announced in September it was canceling its 2020 train garden as a result of COVID-19.
Baltimore County Fire Department marine units have rescued three people from the water.
This is after an overturn vessel in the water near the 900 block of Seneca Park Road in Middle River Wednesday at 1:27 p.m.
No injuries are reported and units towed the vessel back to shore.
The Baltimore County Government released a statement on Wednesday morning confirming that Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) was a victim of a ransomware attack that closed its virtual school program for the day.
“We are aware that BCPS has been the victim of a ransomware attack. Our Office of Information Technology is working closely with them to offer technical assistance and guidance,” said the statement.
“We do not have any reason to believe that Baltimore County Government systems have been compromised, but the County’s Information Technology team is closely inspecting its network and all devices out of an abundance of caution, and has put in place additional security measures. We will continue to work with BCPS to help address this issue so that remote learning can resume as soon as possible.”
BCPS Site Might Be Hacked and Please Stay Off Site and Laptops
Baltimore County Public Schools will start their Thanksgiving holiday a day early. The school system had to close its virtual learning setting unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 25 after a network outage. The BCPS site is down this morning and everyone have been advised not to access the school laptops or go to the BCPS website as Baltimore County Government has confirmed BCPS has been a victim of a ransomware attack.
Mychael Dickerson, Chief of Staff for Baltimore County Public Schools, released a statement on Twitter.
“Due to issues with our network, all Baltimore County Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.”
Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Rosedale Monday night that left one man injured.
Officers responded to a call for a shooting just before 9:30 p.m. on November 23, where they located the victim outside of the townhomes in the unit block of Breslin Court in Rosedale.
The victim, an adult man, was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to his lower body. He is expected to survive his injuries. The suspect(s) left the scene prior to police arrival.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are still investigating the motive for this crime. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call 410-307-2020.
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in the 100 block of Villa Capri Circle in Essex Monday night. Crews were on the scene with a fire showing from second floor of a residential house on Nov. 23 at 10:30 p.m.
The fire was reported extinguished at 10:48 p.m.
All residents were rescued safely with no injuries reported.
The Dundalk Christmas Tree Lighting will be held this Sunday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Poplar Place Center at the corner of Wise Avenue and Merritt Boulevard.
This is a completely outdoor event and face coverings and social distancing are required. Santa, the Grinch and live horses will be there.
The event is being hosted by the Eastern Regional LIONS CLUB.
For more information, go to the Dundalk Christmas Tree Lighting Facebook page.
-photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company Facebook page-
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a residential fire on Sparrows Point Road in Edgemere on Saturday around 12:42 a.m.
Crews reported the single family home was fully envolved and there were reports of partial collapse.
Crews were fighting the fire from outside the structure.
No injuries were reported and the fire was under control at 2:21 a.m.
