Harford County Board of Education Member John Smilko has announced that he plans to leave the Board at the conclusion of his original five year term on June 30, 2010. Smilko, a Bel Air businessman and resident of Joppatowne, was appointed by Governor Robert Ehrlich in 2005. During his term, Mr. Smilko was outspoken on […]
Archives for May 2010
Principal for Red Pump, Promotions and Appointments Approved by Harford School Board
The Harford County Board of Education named a principal for the new Red Pump Elementary School and approved several personnel moves at a board business meeting on May 24, 2010 in Bel Air. E. Blaine Hawley, currently the principal of Meadowvale Elementary School, will become the principal of Red Pump Elementary effective January 3, 2011. […]
Weekend Movie Review: ‘Sex and the City 2,’ ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’
Sex and the City 2 (New Line/Warner Bros.) I’m sorry. Am I missing something here? Are any of these women supposed to be remotely relatable? Are any of them supposed to be women at all? There’s Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), the whiny, self-absorbed, unbearably wistful alleged fashionista (a claim I more than once felt quick […]
Harford Man Arrested For Attempted Kidnapping at Gabriel Brothers in Abingdon
From the Maryland State Police: (Abingdon, MD) – A coordinated response and search by troopers and deputies last night led to the identification and arrest of a Harford County man who unsuccessfully tried to lure two children from a store in Abingdon. The accused is identified as Todd E. Harris, 41, of the 1900-block of […]
SAIC to Lay Off 35 Employees in Aberdeen and Edgewood
From Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): Science Applications International Corporation’s (SAIC) Infrastructure, Logistics & Product Solutions Group (ILPSG) is restructuring some of its operations as part of ongoing efforts to more strategically align business capabilities and achieve efficient, cost-effective business services to better serve customers. Approximately 60 positions within ILPSG will be affected by the […]
Harford County Assigned “AAA” Bond Rating
From Fitch Ratings: Fitch Ratings assigns an ‘AAA’ rating to the following Harford County, Maryland (the county) general obligation (GO) bonds. –$91 million Public Improvement Bonds (tax-exempt, direct payment Build America), series 2010A; –$102.575 million Public Improvement Bonds (tax-exempt, direct payment Build America), series 2010B; –$27.8 million refunding bonds series 2010. The bonds are expected […]
Edgewood Felon Exiled to 12 Years in Prison for Selling Cocaine
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: U.S. District Judge Benson E. Legg sentenced Narvel Williams, age 21, of Edgewood, Maryland, today to 12 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Judge Legg enhanced Williams’ sentence upon finding that he is a career offender based […]
Susquehanna Symphany Orchestra Concert and Picnic Contest in Bel Air
From Harford Center For The Arts: Enjoy a free summer concert with the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra on Sunday June 6th at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at the Humbert Memorial Band Shell, 39 N. Hickory Avenue, in Shamrock Park behind the Bel Air Library. Rhe concert will include Sousa-The Fairest of the Fair […]
