From Harford County government: The case of OT, LLC vs. Harford County, Maryland in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, was dismissed on May 12, 2020, with no wrongdoing admitted by the county government. Harford County was sued in a case involving a proposed development in Joppatowne known as Old Trails. In […]
Bel Air Independence Day Festivities Canceled to Protect Public Health
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: The Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., today announced the cancellation of all planned festivities in Bel Air on July 4, 2020, including the Independence Day parade and fireworks display, in an effort to protect public health and abide by state and federal restrictions on large gatherings. […]
Teen Girls Missing After Fire at Arrow Center in Creswell
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: The Office of the State Fire Marshal is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Destiny Hailie Madera, and Kaylee Danae Wright, both 16 years old, of Creswell Road in Bel Air. They were last seen May 2, 2020, at approximately 1:00 a.m. at the Arrow Center Investigators […]
Harford County to Vote in June and by Mail for Primary Election
From the Harford County Board of Elections: The coronavirus pandemic has changed life in Maryland dramatically. One change is the push-back of Maryland’s primary election from April 28, 2020 to June 2, 2020. This date change was effective with Governor Hogan’s Proclamation of April 10, 2020, which approved the State Board of Elections’ Comprehensive Plan […]
Harford County Wins Rubble Landfill Case in Maryland’s Highest Court; Reversal of $45 Million Judgement Upheld
From Harford County government: Maryland’s highest court ruled Friday that Harford County will not have to pay $45.4 million to a plaintiff who sought to develop a rubble landfill thirty years ago near Havre de Grace. The Maryland Court of Appeals on April 24 upheld the lower court’s reversal of the award to landowner Maryland […]
Sen. Cassilly on Coronavirus: “Reality of the Situation Dictates that We Continue to Make these Economic Sacrifices in Pursuit of the Greater Good”
From State Sen. Bob Cassilly: Friends, We are facing challenging and uncertain times. Addressing the Coronavirus pandemic is a Herculean task for all of us as we are being asked to make sacrifices in the name of our fellow man, the likes of which have not been seen collectively since World War II. Those in […]
Harford’s First Confirmed COVID-19 Death Reported; Test Results Pending on “Probable Deaths”
UPDATE: This story was updated to remove inaccurate information. From Harford County government: County Executive Barry Glassman issued the following weekly update today on the COVID-19 pandemic in Harford County: “I am saddened to announce that Harford County has lost our first resident to a confirmed case of COVID-19, according to a report by the […]
Harford County Public Schools to Provide Meals During Emergency Closure
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) has been approved to provide meals to students during the state-mandated emergency school closings through the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children, ages 2-18, without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for […]
