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 […]
Southampton Middle Schoolers Complete a Marathon of Achievement; 33 Students Receive Medals for 2011
From HAR-CO Maryland Federal Credit Union: Do you know what a tessellation is? Can you find Malawi on a map? Can you explain how you use math in your everyday life? Thirty-three students from Team 7D at Southampton Middle School can do all of that plus a whole lot more. That’s because those were just […]
Craig Accepts “County Cup” Trophy; This Year’s Maryland Half Marathon Won by Harford Countian
From Harford County government: County Executive David R. Craig was presented with the “County Cup” on behalf of the citizens of Harford County in a ceremony on July 12, 2010 in Bel Air. The County Cup is bestowed upon the home county of the first Marylander to finish the Maryland Half Marathon. The winner of […]
“County Cup” Awarded To Harford After Street Man Finishes First Among Marylanders In Marathon
From Harford County government: County Executive David R. Craig will accept the “County Cup” from Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith during a brief ceremony on Monday, July 12 at 1:00 in Bel Air. The County Cup is bestowed upon the home county of the first Marylander to finish the Maryland Half Marathon. Matt Klaschus of […]