BRRC test results show high levels of E. coli near treatment plant

Volunteers from the Back River Restoration Committee took and released their latest water-sampling results from around the area on Aug. 11. “Samples collected at Eastern Avenue Bridge and the Wastewater Treatment Plant sampling location exceeded the 235 MPN single-sample E. coli threshold.  Eastern Avenue Bridge also exceeded the threshold on August 4. The remaining locations … Read more

Councilman Marks: Stand With Historic Jerusalem Mill Village

7The following article and photo has been submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks  For more than 40 years, volunteers have supported the restoration and improvement of Historic Jerusalem Mill Village.   In 1961, the State of Maryland acquired the remnants of the mill and village as part of Gunpowder Falls State Park, but left … Read more

Police arrest man in connection to double homicide

Baltimore County Police reported homicide detectives have arrested  22-year-old male Deandre Neal in connection to the double homicide that occurred in the unit block of Banyan Wood Court in Essex on Monday, Aug. 10 at approximately 11:25 a.m. Police identified 19-year-old Donielle Mack and 19-year-old Izick Aminartey as the victims who were killed. Neal is … Read more

Marks’ legislation would require warehouse proposal posting

The following article was submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks about his legislation requiring posting of warehouse proposals In September, I will introduce legislation that requires public input on major warehouse proposals.   The legislation comes after an investigation and public hearing into how a warehouse was approved in Wilson Point despite the County … Read more

Sokolowski nominated to committee on Public School Capacity

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has nominated longtime former educator Tricia Sokolowski to serve on the Advisory Committee on Public School Capacity. The committee is a nine-member panel created to advise county officials, the School Superintendent, and the Baltimore County Board of Education on ways to monitor and prevent public school overcrowding.    Councilman Marks … Read more

Nottingham woman dies in I-95 crash in Rosedale

Maryland State Police are investigating a crash that killed a Nottingham woman on early Friday morning in Rosedale. State troopers responded to the area of northbound I-95 at mile marker 62.3 for a report of a crash involving a tractor-trailer around 3 a.m. The preliminary investigation indicates that the tractor-trailer had a flat tire and was … Read more

Student Support Network’ school drive at food truck nights

Councilman David Marks will attend food truck nights at TWO local volunteer fire companies and asking the public’s help to donate school supplies for local schools! Mark’s office will be at both events to collect supply donations and its a chance to enjoy an evening out with families at these popular food truck events on … Read more

Long- “Special Session – Suppressing voters through Gerrymandering”

The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long with his recap of the Special Session I can’t believe Maryland’s Democratic leadership called a special session and made congressional redistricting a priority when Marylanders are struggling with the cost of living, taxes, infrastructure, public safety, and so many other issues that directly affect our families. … Read more