BEL AIR, Md.—The Harford women’s basketball team picked up its first victory of the year as it downed the jayvee squad from Catholic University, 64-56, on Monday night at Susquehanna Center.
The Fighting Owls (1-5) took a two-point deficit, 26-24, into the half, but outscored the Cardinals (0-1), 40-30 in the second half to earn the win.
Freshman Kiara Reeves (Aberdeen, Md./C. Milton Wright) led Harford with a double-double, tallying 19 points and 14 rebounds while shooting 8-for-14 from the field and blocking four shots. Freshman Sarah Spalt (Forest Hill, Md./Fallston) came just one board away from a double-double, totaling 16 points and nine boards while also adding seven assists and shooting 5-for-9 and 6-for-6 from the free throw line.
Kim Dwyer was just one point short of a double-double for the Cardinals with 10 boards, nine points and four assists, while Claire Peterson led the team with ...Continue Reading
On Wednesday at 1643 hours, the Hose Company was alerted for an engine to respond as part of the box assignment for 728 Custis Street, in the 213 box area. Engine 512 (w/6), which was enroute to a 10-50 PI in the 541 box area, marked up immediately after alert. Engine 215 was first to arrive at 1647 hours with heavy fire showing from a middle of the group townhouse with exposures on the bravo and delta sides. Engine 512, which was instructed by command to take the charlie side, arrived shortly after Engine 215 and quickly went to work.
If you missed the Second Annual Bulle Rock Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving morning, there are still ways to give something back to the Susquehanna Hose Company and all the other local fire, rescue, police and military agencies and personnel who give so much to us 365 days a year.
The Turkey Trot is a 5K route through Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace organized by HeartSmart with all funds going toward the purchase of new fire and rescue equipment for the Susquehanna Hose Company.
(Bel Air, MD – November 26, 2008) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig and the Office of Economic Development are urging residents to shop locally this holiday season. Website promotion and a radio campaign on WMIX and WHFS are part of the county’s effort to support the local business community.
“In these tough economic times, it is even more important to support local businesses. Our campaign encourages residents of the county to support businesses in Harford County by shopping locally in Aberdeen, Bel Air, Havre de Grace or any of our fine shopping venues,” County Executive Craig stated.
Great shopping spots in the county include the Harford Mall, the Festival at Bel Air, Constant Friendship, Tollgate Marketplace and the downtown Main Streets in Bel Air and Havre de Grace. Additionally, there are warehouse and outlet sales opportunities in the county. Restoration Hardware Warehouse and Saks Fifth Avenue Warehouse offer ...Continue Reading
(Bel Air, MD – November 25, 2008) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig has announced two School Beautification Grant Program awards. Riverside Elementary School in Joppatowne and Homestead – Wakefield Elementary School in Bel Air, each received an award from the grant program administered by the Department of Community Services.
Riverside Elementary PTA received a $10,000 grant towards the upgrade and refurbishment of the primary playground. The projected cost of improvements for the school playground is estimated at $70,000. To date, the PTA and school community have received more than $65,000 to support this project. New ADA compliant playground equipment should be installed at the school by the summer of 2009.
Homestead –Wakefield Elementary School PTA received two grants totally $9,990. One award is $5,000 towards improvements for the lobby of the school, including painting, painting of a mural and furniture assembly to ...Continue Reading
Introducing Evening Hours, Just in Time for the Holiday Shopping Season!
New Service Areas Include Aberdeen, Bel Air, Edgewood and Havre de Grace
Beginning December 1, 2008, Harford Transit will begin a new Demand Response Service, available to eligible senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and low-income wage earners. The new service will be available between 4:00 – 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday. With an affordable fare of $2 (Harford Transit-issued vouchers will be accepted by the drivers), eligible participants should take advantage of the service and get to the places they need to be this holiday season – whether gift shopping, Christmas errands or to the grocery to feed the relatives. Reservations must be made to access the new service; make sure to book your trip by 2:00 PM the working day before you wish to travel.
Persons with disabilities are given priority for this service; a ...Continue Reading
FACE-IT (Faith Activated Community Empowering Intervention Training), in partnership with the Harford County Department of Community Services, will present the Annual Y.E.S. (Youth Empowered to Succeed) Conference 2008 entitled “I’m a Do Me” on Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Aberdeen Middle School, 111 Mount Royal Avenue in Aberdeen. Transportation is provided.
This event is for youth in grades 6-12, adults, and youth leaders. The day for the youth will consist of several workshops geared toward each audience that will include topics such as money management, drug use and abuse, and tactics relating to achieving goals and dreams. Testimonies will be heard in some of the workshops; there will also be a “guys-only” and a “girls-only” workshop featuring topics geared toward males and females, respectively. For the adults there will be an informational session entitled “It’s a Risky Business,” a workshop designed to ...Continue Reading
BEL AIR, Md.—After a dismal first half start in which the Harford men’s basketball team scored just 16 points against No. 21 Division-I Monroe, the Fighting Owls (3-4) doubled their offensive output in the second half, tallying 34 points to fall, 75-50 to the Mustangs (7-0) last Friday night at Susquehanna Center.
It was a tale of two halves for the Owls, who took a 25-point deficit into the half and came back and equaled the offensive production of the Mustangs, with both teams scoring 34 points in the second half.
Freshman Lionel Perkins (Bel Air, Md./Bel Air) led Harford with 16 points, 12 of which came in the second half, and five rebounds, while shooting 6-for-15 from the floor. Freshman Troy Burgan (Akron, Ohio/North) contributed six points and six boards, while Kyle Wright led Monroe with a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds. Charles Funches came close to ...Continue Reading
The Harford County Board of Education has spent the last two years shooting down school board elections, but now the Board is considering changes to its internal procedures so that board leadership will be determined by – you guessed it – elections.
The proposed change in board policy is on the agenda for tonight’s meeting. If it’s approved, the Board will abandon the current practice of rotating the board presidency and vice-presidency based on seniority, and elect their leaders instead.
(Bel Air, MD – November 21, 2008) – - With the holiday season now upon us, County Executive David R. Craig and the Division of Agriculture are reminding Harford’s families that we have many great Christmas tree farms right here in the county.
Harford County tree farms offer many varieties of pine, fir, and spruce. Some of the farms also have other goods and attractions such as wreaths, holiday crafts, baked goods, and even reindeer and train rides.
“Our Christmas tree farms provide not only the highest quality trees, but also fun family activities and an old fashioned holiday atmosphere,” remarked John Sullivan, III, Deputy Chief of Staff for Agriculture.
County Executive Craig added, “Our ‘Buy Local’ effort doesn’t end with the first frost. You can also support our farming community by buying local in the winter as well. I encourage Harford County families to make a trip ...Continue Reading
