Ron Roppelt was a quarter-mile from finishing his sixth Boston Marathon when he saw a plume of white smoke billowing from Boylston Street. It was a quarter-mile he’s glad he’ll never run. Roppelt, 61, of Forest Hill was among 15 Harford County runners who participated in the marathon Monday, and was still on the course […]
Bane, Craig Reaffirm Harford County Security Measures Following Boston Bombings; Harford Runners Check In
Harford County Executive David Craig and Sheriff Jesse Bane each issued statements of support Tuesday following the bombing of the Boston Marathon a day earlier, and detailed measures taken to ensure the safety of the local community. Meanwhile, several of the Harford County residents who participated in the marathon were safe and back in Maryland […]
18 Harford County Residents Listed Among Boston Marathon Runners; HCPS Cancels D.C., APG Field Trips Following Bombing
At least 18 Harford County residents were among those listed as participants in the Boston Marathon, where two bombs went off Monday afternoon. According to the Boston Athletic Association’s web site, 13 of the local individuals completed the marathon, the last finishing just nine minutes before the first of the bombs detonated not far from […]
“Get Ready For More History To Be Made” CBS’ Tafoya Predicts “Most Anticipated NBA Finals In A Decade”
The East versus the West: Celtics take on the Lakers. Two Number One seeds. Larry Bird versus Magic Johnson: old school. Kobe Bryant versus Kevin Garnett and company: new school. This will be the 11th time these franchises are set to clash on the court. The Celtics own the Lakers in championship play with an […]
