From Amtrak Media Relations: Amtrak Train 168, the Northeast Regional, came into contact with a trespasser on Dec. 21 at 4:34 p.m. This was a fatality. The person has been identified as Michael Scott Grace Jr. The incident happened north of Aberdeen. At the time 300 passengers were on the train. There were no reported […]
Edgewood Community Celebrates Library’s 50th Anniversary
From the Harford County Public Library: The Edgewood Library celebrated its 50 anniversary with cake, a proclamation, and a gathering of community members on Wednesday, December 11th. As staff and customers looked on, County Councilman, Dion Guthrie, read aloud the proclamation from the County Council, recognizing the contribution of the Edgewood Library to the community. […]
Del. Glass Schedules Pre-Session Town Hall Meeting Jan. 4 in Aberdeen
From Del. Glen Glass: In preparation for the 2014 Session of the Maryland General Assembly, Harford County Delegate Glen Glass, District 34A, will be holding a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at the American Legion Hall located at 44 North Parke Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001. All are welcome […]
Harford Tech Cobras Race to Halftime Lead, Hang On to Beat Havre de Grace Warriors, 55-48
In a fast-paced game at Havre de Grace High School Thursday night, the Harford Tech Cobras defeated the host Warriors, 55-48. Darius Dangerfield led all scorers with 19 points, including ten from the free-throw line. Havre de Grace trailed most of the first quarter, but a Tech turnover with five seconds left gave the Warriors […]
Charges Pending After Unlawful Sale of Stun Guns at Harford Mall Kiosk; Bel Air Police Seize 20 Stun Guns
From the Bel Air Police Department: On Friday December 20, 2013 at 1:30 pm, detectives from the Bel Air Police Department Criminal Investigation Division seized twenty stun guns from “Guys Hunting” a kiosk in the Harford Mall. The kiosk was operated by Estate Brokers of Maryland on Washington Street in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Harford […]
Sen. Mikulski Announces Senate Passage of Defense Authorization Act; Would Bring $21 Million for Advanced Radar Systems to Aberdeen Proving Ground
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 (NDAA), legislation which authorizes funding for the Department of Defense and the national security programs of the Department of Energy. The legislation includes […]
Harford County Board of Education’s Superintendent Search Advances; Private Focus Groups and Public Forums Help Pick Qualities and Characteristics
The Harford County Board of Education’s superintendent search advanced this week with a series of private focus groups and public forums to determine what stakeholders want from the school system’s next leader. The search began in late November with an online survey, which thus far has garnered over 400 responses, said Ryan Ray, corporate director […]
Harford County Public Schools 4th Annual Conservation and Stewardship Poster Contest Winners Announced
From Harford County Public Schools: More than 500 local participants entered the fourth annual 2013 Conservation and Stewardship Poster Contest, an event cosponsored by Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) and the Harford County Government. The girls ruled the winners circle this year in every category. Rebecca Dyer from Forest Lakes Elementary, Katie Levey from Jarrettsville […]