A Bel Air man was injured in an early morning fire Wednesday, according to the State Fire Marshall’s office. James F. Myers was injured when an accidental electrical malfunction sparked a blaze at his home on the 1800 block of Churchville Road just before 4 a.m. Wednesday. Myers was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn […]
Archives for February 2011
Bel Air Woman in Critical Condition Following Early Wednesday Morning Fire
From the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal: HARFORD COUNTY, MD (February 23, 2011) – Deputy State Fire Marshals are currently investigating the cause of a fire that caused serious injuries to a Bel Air resident. Kathleen M. Ellis, 44, was transported to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for smoke inhalation and thermal burn injuries […]
Burbey: What Do Great Schools Cost?
From Ryan Burbey, Harford County Public Schools teacher: Much debate over the past couple of years has revolved around taxes and school funding. Local “Tea Party” activists would tell you that they pay too much in taxes and that our schools are massively wasteful institutions. At first glance, your tax bill may seem exorbitant, but […]
Harford County Executive Craig Testifies at State Board of Public Works; Seeks MARC Support
From Harford County Government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig testified before the Maryland Board of Public Works today in Annapolis, seeking support for improved MARC train service for workers commuting to Aberdeen Proving Ground or to other employment centers in the area. The following is County Executive Craig’s testimony: “I would like to applaud […]
Sen. Glassman: North Harford Students Brave Snow, Testify in Annapolis
From the office of state Sen. Barry Glassman: Annapolis, MD – A few hardy North Harford students and faculty braved the snow on Tuesday and travelled to Annapolis to testify on one of North Harford Senator Barry Glassman’s legislative proposals. Senate Bill 129 would create a task force to study the State regulations governing the […]
Another Stab: Understanding How Harford County Students Fared on Advanced Placement Tests
We try to anticipate your questions and concerns and build them into our interviews so they are fully explained within our stories. But sometimes your minds work in ways ours don’t, and good questions go unasked and unanswered. That’s we offer Another Stab – a chance to get your follow-up questions answered right from the […]
February 22 Snow Day Cuts Into Spring Break – Harford County Schools Will Now Be Open on April 20
From Harford County Public Schools: As of Tuesday, February 22, 2011 6:11 PM — Due to inclement weather school closures, SCHOOLS WILL NOW BE OPEN ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: April 1, April 20, May 20, and June 14-17. The Last Day of School for Kindergarten – 11th Grade is Friday, June 17th. The Last Day […]
McGrady: “Do the Delegates that Write these Bills Really Think that They Can Get the Economy Going again by Raising Taxes?”
From Patrick McGrady: The Maryland General Assembly is contemplating a tax increase on the fuel that working families use to get to and from work and to the grocery store. Currently, the Maryland tax on gasoline is 26.5 cents per gallon of fuel. The proposal that the leading Democrats in Annapolis– Senate Prez Mike Miller […]
