Owings Mills/Reisterstown Patch: Our Best Local Stories From 2022

2022 was a momentous year, and Patch was thrilled to spend it covering the news that matters in the Owings Mills community. A midterm election, countless school events, community projects, car accidents, fires, and more made the headlines in 2022. Here is a collection of the best stories Patch covered this year from around Owings Mills and Reisterstown.

Watching over local government and planning departments is a Key service Patch provides to the community. Here are some of our best local government stories from 2022.

• 2022 Candidate Questionnaire: Izzy Patoka For Baltimore County Council District 2

• Security Square Mall Project: County Plans 12 Public Meetings To Gather Input

Local infrastructure changes frequently go uncovered by statewide media outlets. In 2022, Patch kept readers informed about the ongoing projects and improvements happening around Owings Mills.  

• It's Finally Here! Ravens Playground At Northwest Regional Park Is Open To The Public

• Baltimore County Conducting Feasibility Study On Free Buses In Owings Mills

• Street Tree Replacement Program Promises To Plant 1,300 New Trees In Baltimore County

The Owings Mills Patch visited many exciting events and venues in 2022. These stories highlight the excellent work done by volunteers and community organizers that help make Owings Mills and Reisterstown stand out. 

• Reisterstown Main Street Working To Preserve Local History One Photo At A Time

• Maryland Horse Library And Education Center Opens In Reisterstown

• Reisterstown Resident Recognized For Outstanding Service To Baltimore Community

• Maryland DNR Dedicates Trail To Former Public Servant And Avid Bicyclist

Local schools also made headlines in 2022, with Stevenson University launching a men's beach volleyball team and Reisterstown students reviving a century-old tradition. 

• Stevenson University Launches 1st NCAA Men's Beach Volleyball Program

• Students Revive Tradition From 1950s On Reisterstown Main Street

• 4 Injured In School Bus Crash In Reisterstown: Officials

• Reisterstown March For Our Lives Rally Protests Gun Violence

Firefighters, Baltimore County Police, and local emergency services frequently found themselves in the news this year.

A stabbing at an Owings Mills laundromat left the community shocked and appalled in November. 

• Man Said “I’m Going To Cut Your Head Off” Before Owings Mills Stabbing

Police also released the body camera footage from a tragic accident that killed an Owings Mills teenager. 

• Police Release Body Camera Footage From October Crash That Killed Owings Mills Teen

One of the most surprising and charming moments from this year came when a bear was spotted roaming around Owings Mills boulevard.

• Bear Sightings Off Owings Mills Boulevard Reported

The Owings Mills/Reisterstown Patch is incredibly thankful for the new connections we made in 2022, and we are striving to make 2023 our best year yet. 

Thanks to all the readers and businesses who supported us through 2022 and our community contributors who donated their time to help make our coverage even better.