From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced William Frederick Cornish, age 52, of Abingdon, Maryland, today to 14 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. The sentence were announced by United States Attorney for the […]
Harford County Public Library Hosts Authors of One Maryland One Book at Abingdon Library on Sept 26
From the Harford County Public Library: Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely, authors of “All American Boys,” the 2016 One Maryland One Book selection, will speak at the Abingdon Library on Monday, September 26, at 7 p.m. In addition, 17 discussion groups centered around the book will take place in September and October at various Harford […]
Constitution Day Conversation with Thomas Jefferson; Humanities Scholar Portrays Jefferson at Abingdon Library
From the Harford County Public Library: Humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson brings his portrayal of President Thomas Jefferson to the Abingdon Library for a special live audience taping of his award-winning radio show, “The Thomas Jefferson Hour,” on Saturday, September 17, at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Harford County Public Library Foundation, “A Conversation with Thomas […]
Discarded Cigarette Ignites Abingdon Townhouse Fire; Kitten Survives Blaze
A discarded cigarette ignited a couch and set an Abingdon townhouse on fire Thursday morning, but an observational neighbor’s quick call may have spared more damage to the dwelling and saved the life of one of its inhabitants. Just before 8 a.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 100 block of Laurel Valley […]
Police Seek Suspects in Theft of Power Tools from Lowe’s Home Center in Abingdon
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On August 14, 2016, at approximately 12:52 pm, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Southern Precinct responded to Lowe’s Home Center in Abingdon for the report of a theft of multiple power tools totaling in more than $1,100 in value. Initial investigation indicates that suspects […]
Y in Central Maryland to Hold “Around the World Y’Lympics” in Abingdon
From the Y in Central Maryland: Join the Y in Central Maryland on Friday, August 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for Around the World Y’Lympics, sponsored by McCormick’s Flavor For Life. Activities will include a make your own flag station, a family obstacle course and Olympic-themed games. Attendees will also enjoy an international feast […]
Abingdon Wegmans Donates $2,000 of Materials to “Stuff the Bus” Collection for Local Student School Supplies
From the Greater Excellence in Education Foundation: Each year thousands of Harford County public school students start school without necessary classroom supplies. To help change that and give financially disadvantaged pupils the materials they need, the Greater Excellence in Education Foundation (GEEF) holds the “Stuff the Bus” campaign to collect school supplies. A donation of […]
Police Search for Suspect in Midday Robbery of Abingdon Bank
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”, […]