BCPS Announces In-Person Graduation Schedule


Baltimore County Public Schools will try to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this year. BCPS released a schedule of all the graduation ceremonies for all the high schools in Baltimore County. Most will be held at the SECU Arena at Towson University.

It appears that some of the larger schools such as Perry Hall, Kenwood, Parkville, Patapsco and Dundalk will have two separate ceremonies. Smaller schools such as Sparrows Point, Eastern Tech and Chesapeake will have only one ceremony. It was clear on how many people will be able to attend from each family.

The schedule stated times and dates are subjected to change based on health metrics. Families can expect to receive more detailed information about graduation from their school.

Sparrows Point HS Teacher Nominated Teacher of the Year


Kristine Saja, a science/special education teacher at Sparrows Point High School, is one of four educators from across Baltimore County as this year’s finalists for the BCPS Teacher of the Year.

The four finalists are among two high schools, a middle school, and an elementary school educators and were chosen from among 157 school teacher of the year nominees by a committee composed of BCPS administrators, staff, students, TABCO representation and current BCPS Teacher of the Year Robert Runk.

Stephanie Lawrence of Milford Mill Academy, Sheri Metzbower, of Carroll Manor Elementary School and Brianna Ross, a history teacher at Deer Park Middle Magnet School, are the other three BCPS nominees.

Saja has spent 11 of her 14 years at Sparrows Point. Certified in biology, chemistry, and special education, she has also taught mathematics in Harford County.

Saying she is an eternal optimist, Saja helped to begin a student-led Student Racial Justice Alliance at SPHS and has immersed herself in a variety of school activities ranging from curriculum writing to sponsoring the school’s LBGT club to leading a team to create the school’s motto and vision.

Two Fallen Soldiers to be Honored on MD 43


Councilman David Marks announced there will be a dedication ceremony for the bridge at White Marsh Boulevard/Belair Road in honor of Sergeant Eric M. Houck and Staff Sergeant Christopher O. Moudry.

The ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. at 8200 Belair Road, in the parking lot of American Freight Furniture and Mattress that overlooks the bridge. Participants must wear masks and observe social distancing.

Sergeant Houck was killed on June 10, 2017 when he and two other soldiers were attacked in the Peka Valley of the Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan. A graduate of Perry Hall High School, he was 25 at the time. He had married his high school sweetheart and had two children.

Staff Sergeant Moudry and three other soldiers were killed on October 4, 2006 in Taji, Iraq. A graduate of Perry Hall High School, he was an accomplished athlete and member of Boy Scout Troop 746. He was 31 at the time and is survived by two children.

The bridge dedication was approved by the Maryland State Roads Commission.

“Our office was honored to work on this dedication along with the Perry Hall Improvement Association,” Marks said about the dedication.

Pedestrian Killed on Pulaski HIghway in White Marsh


Baltimore County Police reported that 31-year-old Megan Frazier of the 1200 block of Fairley Way in East Baltimore died Saturday morning at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center after she was hit by a vehicle last night.

Frazier was struck by a 2019 Toyota Tacoma as she crossed the eastbound lanes of the 11000 block of Pulaski Highway in White Marsh just after 11:30 p.m. on April 9. Frazier did not cross at the crosswalk. The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing its investigation to determine the factors involved in this fatal crash.

Marks Gives Update on New Northeast Elementary School

Elementary School to Built at Gum Spring Road and Rossville Boulevard


-by Councilman David Marks R-5-

[Baltimore County Board of Education Vice Chair] Julie Henn and I are happy to share the news that construction will start this month on the first of two new schools in northeastern Baltimore County.

The school is located in Councilwoman Cathy Bevins’ district, but it will serve neighborhoods in both the Fifth and Sixth Districts. Councilwoman Bevins has partnered with me for several years on this project, and I thank her for her strong support, as well as County Executive [John] Olszewski and our partners in the state legislature.

The 102,000-square foot school will serve 750 students from an area to be determined after a redistricting process. Funding is in place for a new middle school expected to open in 2024, and land is now identified for a new high school. Overcrowding is worse at the elementary school level as magnet programs and private schools have tended to absorb many older students.

Perry Hall Boys Soccer Improves to 4-0


-Article & photo courtesy of Perry Hall Boys Soccer Facebook page-

Perry Hall Boys Soccer picked up a 6-0 win over Franklin on Tuesday. Jeff McDonough (pictured) played a through ball to Zach Eichelberger in the 24th minute to open the scoring. He then scored off a diving header, finishing a cross by Ben Yi. The Gators had a 2-0 lead at the half.

The second half was all Gators. Nine minutes into the half, Jacob Foley received a cross from Noe Kabre, dribbled past two defenders and finished into the corner, which led to a flurry of scoring. Kabre scored four minutes later off a pass from Marco Serpico, making it 4-0. Eichelberger added his second goal of the game off a pass from Serpico 2 minutes later. Paul Emasealu capped off the scoring off a pass from Eichelberger.

The Gators are 4-0 this season and play Dulaney in the Senior Game on Thursday evening at Perry Hall.

Arrest Made in Attempted Kidnapping Case


Baltimore County Police have arrested and charged 24-year-old Jawuan Williams with Kidnapping, second degree assault and other related charges in connection to the attempted kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl in the 4400 block of Fullerton Avenue.

The attempted kidnapping was reported on April 3 around 4:30 p.m.

Williams is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no-bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Perry Hall Giant Sells $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket


The sun is shining today on another Maryland millionaire in the Mega Millions game and a $50,000 top-prize winner in the Bonus Match 5 game.

If you bought a ticket at Giant #2304 on Belair Road in Perry Hall for the Tuesday, April 6 Mega Millions drawing, you may be the newest millionaire. Maryland had the only player in the country to match five of the winning numbers in the drawing to capture a $1 million second-tier prize. It is the second consecutive Mega Millions drawing to produce a $1 million winner in Maryland!

No one won the Mega Millions jackpot, which rolls to $201 million for the Friday, April 9 drawing, with a cash option of $135.9 million. The winning Mega Millions numbers from April 6 were 1, 19, 20, 32 and 42. The gold Mega Ball number was 17 and the optional Megaplier number was 3X. Giant will receive a $2,500 bonus for selling the ticket.

Nationally, 587,744 Mega Millions tickets in the April 6 drawing were winners. Maryland saw 15,770 players win prizes ranging from the $1 million second-tier win and two $10,000 prizes down to $2. The 2,457 Marylanders who paid the extra $1 to add Megaplier to the $2 ticket for the drawing saw their prizes triple.

Our Bonus Match 5 winner is celebrating, too! The player bought the $50,000 top-prize winning ticket at Snowden River Liquors located at 9359 Snowden River Parkway in Columbia. The winning numbers were 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30; the Bonus Ball is 8. This is the 17th top-prize-winning Bonus Match 5 ticket sold in 2021. For its role in the lucky sale, Snowden River Liquors earns a $500 bonus from the Lottery.

Meanwhile, the April 6 Bonus Match 5 drawing also produced two third-tier $10,000 winners on tickets sold at Dash In #12091 at 111001 Livingston Road in Fort Washington (Prince George’s County); and at AC&T #130 at 11564 Hopewell Road in Hagerstown (Washington County).

Lottery officials encourage the big winners to sign the back of the tickets immediately and put them in a safe location. Winners typically get 182 days from the date of the drawing to claim prizes. However, the Lottery has temporarily extended claiming deadlines due to Maryland’s COVID-19 state of emergency.

Pedestrian Killed Near Martin State Airport


Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal crash in Middle River on Tuesday.

The accident occurred on April 6 just after 3:50 p.m. at Martin State Airport located in the 700 block of Wilson Point Road.

The pedestrian, Marion Cieplak Jr. (68) of Esworthy Road was pronounced deceased on scene after being struck by a 2002 Ford F3-50.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing its investigation to determine the factors involved in this fatal crash.

Attempted Kidnapping Reported in Fullerton


Detectives are investigating an attempted kidnapping and assault that occurred on Saturday in the Fullerton area.

At approximately on April 3 around 4:30 p.m., a 12-year-old female was walking in the 4400 block of Fullerton Avenue when she was approached by an unknown man who assaulted her and then pulled her into his vehicle.

The girl was able to escape from the vehicle and then flagged down a passing motorist for assistance.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20 – 30 years old, with a slender build, and a goatee.

The suspect’s vehicle is described as a silver Nissan Altima.

Anyone with information on the identity of the individual or vehicle seen in these photos is asked to call 410-307-2020.