From Harford County Public Schools: The Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) Band Together program recently sent out the 200th instrument for this school year. That is 200 students now participating in instrumental music who otherwise would not have the chance. HCPS offer instruction in instrumental music to all interested students in grades 4 through 12. […]
Aberdeen Mayor Bennett Gets Re-Election Endorsement from Harford County and State Fraternal Orders of Police
From the Harford County Municipal Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #128: On October 26, 2011 the Harford County Municipal Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #128 who represents professional law enforcement officers with the Aberdeen Police Department endorsed Mayor Michael E. Bennett for re-election. Additionally, on October 29, 2011 the Maryland State Lodge, Fraternal Order of […]
Aberdeen Home Damaged in Sunday Afternoon Fire; More than $100,000 in Estimated Damage
An Aberdeen home sustained significant damage in a Sunday afternoon blaze, according to fire officials. The fire was reported at approximately 12:20 p.m. by the owner of a home on the 400 block of Washington Street in Aberdeen, according to the state fire marshal’s office. The blaze began in the basement of the home, and […]
Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System Scheduled; No Need to Contact 911 When the November 9 Alert Sounds
From Harford County government: On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the FCC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct the first ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The EAS alerts are transmitted over radio and television broadcast stations, cable television and other media services. On […]
23rd Annual Festival at Bel Air Halloween Costume Contest Triumphs Despite the Inclement Weather; Winners Announced
The 23rd Annual Festival at Bel Air Halloween Costume Parade, Contest and Trick-or-Treat went off as scheduled, Saturday morning October 29th, despite “the worst weather we’ve ever seen for this event,” in the words of Michael Blum, the event’s coordinator for the past 22 years. “I want to thank the 350 or so people who […]
Hundreds of Contestants and Spectators Attend Havre de Grace Recreation Committee’s Annual Halloween Costume Parade; Winners Announced
From the Havre de Grace Recreation Committee: Our largest crowd ever with almost 400 contestants and many more spectators attended last night’s Havre de Grace Recreation Committee’s Annual Halloween Costume Parade. Entertainment was provided by M.C. Productions Deejay Mark Hemler and the Havre de Grace Drama Guild’s Youth Troop who dance to “They’re Coming to […]
Harford Crime Rate Hits Historic Low For Second Straight Year; Violent Crimes, Property Crimes Decline Slightly from 2009
Harford County’s crime rate hit a historic low for a second straight year according to law enforcement data, as reported incidents of the most serious types of crime fell slightly in 2010 after major decreases a year earlier. Reported robberies, aggravated assaults, larcenies and motor vehicle thefts all decreased in 2010, according to statistics collected […]
Greater Fallston Association Special Community Meeting: Fallston Community Plan; Proposed Gas Station Reform Bill; MTBE Litigation; Youth’s Benefit Elementary PTA Update
From the Greater Fallston Association: The Greater Fallston Association will hold a General Informational Membership and Special Community Meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Grandview Christian Church, 2022 Fallston Road, Fallston Maryland 21047 6:30-7:00 pm General Membership Informational Meeting (membership only) 7:00-8:30 pm Special Community Meeting (general public invited) SPECIAL […]
