From Harford County Public Schools: As of Monday, March 25, 2013: Per the Board approved calendar for the 2012 – 2013 school year, at this time, the last day of school for students is Friday, June 14. Below is the sequentially ordered list of make-up days to be used. Dates below with a line through […]
Del. Glass: “This is Not a Tax on Harford County Residents; It is a Means to Increase Tourism in Our Wonderful County”
From Del. Glen Glass: Dear Constituent, A bill that I worked on with my Democratic colleague, Delegate Mary-Delany James, was recommitted back to committee today. HB 1395 promoted tourism and economic growth in Harford County and would have given the Harford County Council the authority to impose a hotel rental tax, up to 6%. Many […]
Proposed Harford County Council Legislation Could be Game-Changer for Bel Air Wal-Mart
The Harford County Council is considering legislation affecting big box stores that could potentially allow the Council to reject the proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart on the grounds that it would adversely affect public welfare, as hundreds of area residents have claimed. Wal-Mart officials say it is unclear whether the law would apply to the proposed […]
Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company Receives $278,000 Federal Grant for SCBA Gear
From The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company: The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company (FVFAC) proudly announce that we have been notified by U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski’s office of our selection to receive a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $278,711.00. This grant will be utilized […]
UPDATED: Harford County Board of Education March 25: Ratification of Labor Agreement; Task Force Studies on School Starting Times and Recess in All Grades
UPDATE From HCPS: The Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for this evening has been cancelled. The Harford County Board of Education plans a March 25th business meeting that includes ratification of a labor agreement for next year; recognition of student athletes, and a legislative update including bills that call for task force studies […]
Registration Begins for Bel Air Police Explorer Youth Camp this Summer
From the Bel Air Police Department: The Bel Air Police Explorer Program is hosting a one (1) week long, Youth Police Camp this summer. The camp is designed for children who are interested in the law enforcement profession. Campers will participate in classroom and hands-on activities with the many different officers from various units within […]
Brewtal Battle 6: Microbrew Camaraderie; Beer-Of-The-Month-Club Anger
Brewtal Battle is a king-of-the-hill style podcast that pits two mystery beers against local beer enthusiasts to determine which beers rule and which downright suck. May contain coarse language and impaired judgement. Listen and imbibe at your own risk. Episode 6: The hosts discuss “microbrew camaraderie” and the anger induced by a beer-of-the-month club membership […]
Havre de Grace Store Robbed at Gunpoint; Police Believe Same Suspect Responsible for String of Recent Armed Robberies
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday March 22, 2013 at 8:50pm, Harford County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Jacki’s Intimate Boutique at 1634 Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace, Maryland for a report of an armed robbery. Upon arriving deputies made contact with the store clerk who told police a white male, 20-25 years of […]
