From Donald Stewart, President, Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: Dear Editor The Bel Air Independence Day Committee hosted a terrific family-oriented day for the community this past 4th of July. We deliberately orient most of our activities to give families somewhere fun to go to on the 4th of July. Given all of the […]
Bel Air Fire Crew Responds to Fireworks Set Off in Home
Bel Air firefighters responded Monday evening to a report of fireworks set off in the basement of a home on the 1100 block of Saddleback Way. Approximately 20 firefighters from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company responded to the home following a report of juveniles playing with fireworks in the basement at about 5:44 p.m. […]
Darlington Independence Day Celebration: Parade, Fireworks, Food and Fun on Saturday
From the Darlington Independence Day Committee: When: Saturday, June 25, 2011 Where: Main Street in Darlington to Francis Silver Park on Shuresville Road It’s that time of year and once again the Historic Village of Darlington will get the celebration started with a parade and fireworks this coming Saturday, June 25. Line up for the […]
Katie Meadowcroft of Bel Air Named First-Ever “Miss Bel Air Independence Day”
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: Bel Air, Maryland: Katie Meadowcroft of Bel Air has been selected by the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., to be its first-ever “Miss Bel Air Independence Day.” As such, she will serve as hostess for one of the region’s largest 4th of July celebrations, taking place […]
Big Night in a Small Town: Fireworks and Duck Drop Ring in the New Year in Havre de Grace
From the City of Havre de Grace: Mayor Wayne Dougherty of the City of Havre de Grace announces the New Year will have a fireworks show and “Duck Drop” on December 31st at midnight. The illuminated duck will be dropped from a 102 -foot ladder provided by Susquehanna Hose Company at Havre de Grace Middle […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Urges Safety this 4th of July
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: The 4th of July holiday is a time for fun, family and of course, fireworks! Unfortunately, it also tends to be a few days where there is a heightened risk for accidents. Therefore, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office is recommending some safety tips to ensure you have the safest […]
White Hall Man And Company Indicted For Conspiring To Illegally Distribute Explosives
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: A federal grand jury has indicted Dennis Coster, age 57, of White Hall, Maryland, and the company he operated, Fireworks Productions, Inc. for conspiracy to deal in explosive materials and to create a false entry in a required record, submitting false documents, and obstruction of an agency proceeding. […]
Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Illegal Fireworks
(Harford County, MD – June 14, 2009) – The Sheriff’s Office would like to caution Harford County residents against the use of illegal fireworks. Fireworks pose a danger and risk to people and property. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two-thirds of all fireworks-related injuries in 2006 occurred between June […]