From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Public Works, Division of Highways and Water Resources, plans to replace the bridge that carries Harford Creamery Road over Little Deer Creek, in White Hall, Maryland. The existing bridge is deteriorated and will be removed entirely. The new bridge will be 41.5 feet long by 28.5 […]
Deer Creek Rural Legacy Area Receives $700,000 for Land Preservation from State Board of Public Works
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: The Rural Legacy Program will receive approximately $5.6 million in Fiscal Year 2013 grants to permanently protect agricultural and ecologically significant working landscapes throughout Maryland. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved the funding at today’s meeting in Annapolis. “Through these conservation easements, we are […]
Dublin/Darlington September Bulletin: Wilson Center Art Show; Deer Creek Coffee House; Darlington Elementary School Reunion
From the 21034 Community E-News Editors: The Wilson Ministry Center Can You Help? Do you like to drive? If so, we are in desperate need of a few volunteer drivers to provide transportation for some of our local seniors who need rides to medical appointments. You may be available for only a few hours or […]
Maryland Big Tree Program Adds First Yellow Birch to Record Book; Discovered in Hidden Valley Area of Rocks State Park
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Dan Wilson, a volunteer with the Maryland Big Tree Program, has found the first yellow birch large enough to add to the State record books. Wilson found the large tree in a naturally occurring grove of yellow birch in a remote ravine in Rocks State Park in Harford […]
Plans for Deer Creek Streambank Restructuring in Rocks State Park Proceed; Environmental Impact Concerns Linger
From Deborah Bowers, Save The Rocks: Plans to construct a stone wall within Deer Creek to stabilize Route 24 through Rocks State Park are progressing despite concerns about the environmental impacts of its construction – particularly given the revelation that a species of freshwater mussel in need of conservation lives within that stretch of creek. […]
Madonna Road at Deer Creek Re-Opened to Traffic; Bridge Damaged During Tropical Storm Lee
From Harford County government: The Department of Public Works has announced that Madonna Road at Deer Creek has been re-opened to traffic. The road had been closed at that location as a result of damage to the bridge during Tropical Storm Lee in early September. Repairs to the bridge were completed last week and the […]
Madonna Road at Deer Creek Closed 6 Weeks; Bridge Damaged During Tropical Storm Lee
From Harford County government: Madonna Road at Deer Creek will be closed to all through traffic for approximately six weeks. The road closure is effective immediately. The bridge deck and the approach road were damaged during Tropical Storm Lee, subsequently necessitating repairs. Please make other arrangements if you travel this roadway. Questions regarding this project […]
Havre de Grace and Port Deposit Evacuated; Conowingo Dam Closed to Traffic as Up to 50 Gates Set to Open; Havre de Grace Schools and Aberdeen High Closed Friday
Days of heavy rains and rising waters created havoc across northern Harford County Wednesday night and the early morning hours Thursday, pushing the Susquehanna River more than six feet above flood stage. Port Deposit Mayor Wayne Tome Sr. ordered a mandatory evacuation of the town beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday as Exelon Energy prepared to […]