Category: Dundalk

“Not your Usual” Defenders’ Day Returns


Defenders’ Day is back but at a new location and date.

Debbie Staigerwald, Chairperson of Defenders’ Day, announced that War of 1812 event will move from its traditional home of Fort Howard Park to Veterans Park in Old Dundalk. There is also a new date as Defenders Day will move a week later from Labor Day Weekend to Saturday, Sept. 11 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“I am pleased to announce we will be having “Not your Usual” Defenders’ Day this year! Because of COVID, it will be much smaller than usual and no re-enactment, but we will be having stations with living history actors recounting the events of that day and the history of “The battle of North Point,” Staigerwald said.

“We will also be having children’s activities and soldier encampments. We will also have a small 9/11 memorial service at 3 p.m.”

There will also be food trucks and other events at the shopping center during Defenders’ Day.

For more information and/or to volunteer, please email Debbie Staigerwald

Watersedge Fall Festival Returns in September


The Watersedge Fall Festival is back.

This year’s event will be held Friday Sept. 10 , Saturday Sept. 11 and Sunday Sept. 12 at Watersedge Park in Dundalk.

Russ Amusements will have their beautiful rides and games back for another great festival. There will be live music all 3 days and a car show to be held Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. There will be multiple food vendors on site serving delicious food and treats

Advance ride passes will be available for purchase in July.

Lottery Winners Sold in Dundalk & Edgemere


If you purchased a Maryland Lottery Scratch-off ticket in Dundalk or a Bonus Match 5 ticket in Edgemere last week, check your tickets. You have might have won either $100,000 or $50,000.

The Maryland Lottery announced their weekly winners on Monday and two winners came from the Dundalk/Edgemere area.

The first winner was a $100,000 Scratch-off ticket sold at the Merritt Shell Gas Station at 1521 Merritt Blvd. This was one of five statewide $100,000 winners.

The second local prize was a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 sold at Ben’s House of Spirit, 7000 North Point Rd. in Edgemere. This $50,000 winner was unclaimed as today.

For more information on these winners and all of the winner statewide for the week ending July 25, please go to to the MD Lottery website.

Golf Tournament Being Held for Wise Avenue VFC


A golf tournament will be held as a fundraiser for the Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company in Dundalk.

The event will be held Monday September 27th at the Sparrows Point Country Club. Registration and a Continental Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. The Shotgun Start is set for 9 a.m.

The cost is $125 per person. Prizes will be given out.

For more information, contact Tracy Geho at 443-938-1658 or Tayvone Jackson at 410-814-9862.

Chase Bank to Open Location in Dundalk


Chase Bank is coming to Dundalk. Construction is underway in the 1400 block of Merritt Boulevard. It is in the same shopping center as Giant and Big Lot.

It is in the same location as the old Pizza Hut, which was demolished in the spring

According to its website, Chase has 4,700 locations and over 40 banks in Maryland.

Langley Named Dundalk Officer of Month


Baltimore County Police Department announced that Officer Langley for being selected as June Officer of the Month for Precinct 12. His supervisor praised his ability to continue working proactively in the community despite the challenges that the pandemic has presented.

Langley conducted 85 business checks, demonstrating a commitment to proactively addressing community concerns, He is quick to offer assistance to other officers with their investigation and led the Edgemere squad in all enforcement categories.

In one incident, another officer was investigating a hit and run crash and Langley offered to look into a possible address of the suspect. Though the suspect was not at home, Langley was able to gather enough information to help the investigation officer clear the case.

Teen Killed in Dundalk Hit-and-Run Crash


-photo courtesy of GoFundMe.com-
Baltimore County Investigators are working with the Baltimore County Crash Team continue to search for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teenager in Dundalk on Monday, July 19, shortly after 12 a.m.

The 16-year-old victim, Jayden Baldree, was on a bicycle at the time of the crash. She was traveling northbound along Northpoint Boulevard near Baltimore Street when a car traveling in the same lane struck her from behind and fled the scene. The teen did not survive. 

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Jayden’s family.

Officers later located the suspect’s vehicle, unoccupied, at the intersection of Baltimore Street and Eastbrook Avenue. Prior to fleeing the scene, the tags to the 2005 Acura were removed.

Anyone who may have information about this crash is asked to call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Shooting Reported on Cornwall Road in Dundalk


Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to the 2900 block of Cornwall Road in Dundalk, shortly after 12 a.m. on Sunday, July 18, in reference to a shooting that occurred. The victim suffered from injuries to his upper body.

At the time of the shooting, the 37-year-old victim was outside due to a power outage in the area.

VCU Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact them at 410-307-2020. You may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers

Watermain Break Reported in Dundalk


– photo courtesy of Eastbaltco.com-

The Baltimore County Emergency Management Twitter page reported a large watermain break in Dundalk at Ashwood Road and North Point Road near the corner of Drug City Pharmacy on Monday, July 19 before 1 p.m.

Baltimore County Police shut down a portion of Ashwood Road due to large amounts of water.

Motorists are asked to seek an alternate driving route.