From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On July 22, 2016, at approximately 12:48 pm, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Southern Precinct, responded to the M&T Bank on Box Ridge Drive in Abingdon for the report of a robbery. The suspect, a male, in his early 20’s, approximately 5’7” – 6”, […]
Night Owls, Early Birds, and the Thrills of a 24-Hour Harford County Bird Watch
On an evening this spring, three men (two birders and another guy) set out to conduct a 24-hour survey of the birdlife found on a military testing ground in Maryland. This is the unofficial journal of their expedition, as kept by the other guy (me). Part I: Shooting Stars, Crushed Strawberries, and Other Omens 11:30 […]
Dagger Movie Night – “Star Trek Beyond”: Action-Packed, but Fails to Engage
The revival of the Star Trek franchise has centered on a more action-oriented focus, and while this approach has ingratiated the movies to a modern audience, it is not without its flaws. Among a fan base that considers Star Trek to be the “thinking person’s” science fiction, the lack of truly engaging scripts at the […]
Sections of Tollgate and Plumtree Roads to Close for 2 Months for Roundabout Construction
From Harford County government: Portions of two roads in Bel Air will be closed for approximately two months to allow for the construction of a roundabout. Beginning on or about Thursday, August 4, 2016, Tollgate Road will be closed between Ring Factory Road and Plumtree Road, while Plumtree Road will be closed between Vietnam Veterans […]
Harford County Sites to Serve as “Cooling Centers” July 23–25; Heat Index Expected to Reach 110 Deg
From Harford County government: With the weekend heat index expected to reach 110 degrees, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library, the Harford County Health Department, and Volunteer Fire Companies, will offer “Cooling Centers” at the following sites from Saturday, July 23 through Monday, July 25, 2016. On […]
Liriodendron Foundation Gallery presents the Artwork of Bill Shimek – Paintings and Constructions
From the Liriodendron Foundation Gallery: The Liriodendron Foundation Gallery is pleased to announce an art exhibit of the works of Bill Shimek . The show will run from Sunday, July 31, 2016 through September 11, 2016. A reception with the artist will be open to the public on Sunday, July 31, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. […]
Harford County Wins 2016 Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for Anti-Heroin Efforts
From Harford County government: The administration of County Executive Barry Glassman has been recognized by NACo, the National Association of Counties, for Harford County’s extensive efforts to reduce heroin use and overdose. This is the Glassman administration’s second NACo Achievement Award for 2016 after winning in the Planning category for Track-it: The Planning & Zoning […]
Aberdeen Police Investigate Armed Robbery
From the Aberdeen Police Department: On Monday, July 18, 2016 around 11:30 PM, officers from the Aberdeen Police Department were called to the unit block of Swan Street for a report of an armed robbery. Police met with a 21 year old male victim, who described being robbed at a gunpoint by a black male, […]
