Category Archives: Essex / Middle River

“Merz” – Sex Charges For A ‘Cool’ Ex-teacher A Section Of Baltimore Is Stunned As ’70s Students Tell Of Abuse

Posted on August 28, 2009 by atomictv

Sex Charges For A ‘Cool’ Ex-teacher A Section Of Baltimore Is Stunned As ’70s Students Tell Of Abuse By Jeffrey Fleishman, (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, 5/2/1994) Everyone knows everyone else’s business in Locust Point, where flat-top rowhouses sit wedged between the … Continue reading →

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Susquehannock Indians: Giant Medallions and Pimp Sticks

Posted on June 13, 2009 by atomictv

“In the 15th century, only the Susquehannock Indians knew the paradise that was to become Essex.” — Essex, by Jackie Nickel “In Captain John Smith’s map of 1606 is a picture of a Susquehannock warrior, with this curious description: ‘They seemed like … Continue reading →

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A penny for your thoughts. A Nickel for your memories.

Posted on August 31, 2008 by almosthipguy

by Tom Warner (Accelerated Decrepitude) Jackie Nickel (1942-2007) My friend Scott Huffines’ mom, Jackie Nickel, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2007 at the age of 65 after a 6-year battle with cancer. All of us expect death as part … Continue reading →

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Piranha-Like Fish Found In Essex Waters!

Posted on June 24, 2008 by atomictv

A Long, Long Way From Home Tropical Fish Found In Eastern Baltimore County Waters Article & photos by Ben Boehl, East County Times, June 2008 It was a typical Sunday morning at the Atteberry house on June 15. The family … Continue reading →

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