A compliation of storm-related news from Harford County: The Emergency Operations Center handled no fewer than a half-dozen swiftwater rescues Thursday including incidents at Carr’s Mill Road in Fallston, Route 924 and Patterson Mill Road in Bel Air, and Route 136 at the Deer Creek bridge in Churchville. There was also a motor vehicle accident […]
Archives for 2010
Snapshot Day: A Day in the Life of Harford County’s Public Libraries
From the Harford County Public Library system: Snapshot Day, Tuesday, October 5 Help us celebrate a day in the life of libraries across Maryland. We will be taking pictures and collecting stories that show how people in Harford County love and use their library.
Harford County Braces for Severe Weather Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
From Harford County government: The Harford County Division of Emergency Operations (EOC) is urging Harford County residents to prepare for high winds, heavy rain and higher tides as a result of heavy rains ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole. As the storm moves northward, Harford County and other areas of Maryland could feel the effects from […]
Ready or Not, Elementary School Redistricting is Coming to Harford County Public Schools
Ready or not, elementary school redistricting is coming to Harford County Public Schools. At a September 27, 2010 school board meeting in Bel Air, Chief of Administration Joe Licata gave an update on plans to move students into the new Red Pump Elementary School and to relieve elementary school overcrowding across the county. Proposed changes […]
Harford County’s Prescription Drug Take-Back Day a Success; Nearly 700 Pounds of Medicine Collected
From Harford County government: On Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Harford County participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prescription Drug Take Back initiative. The drop-off locations were at the county office building in Bel Air and the Havre De Grace Police Department. More than 300 individuals participated in the event which […]
22nd Annual Halloween Costume Parade and Contest Scheduled at Festival at Bel Air
Bel Air, Maryland: Bring your kids to the 22nd annual Halloween Costume Parade and Contest at the Festival at Bel Air in Harford County on Saturday, October 30th, 2010, at 10 am! It’s TOTALLY FREE! All kids who dress up and march in the parade get candy AND trick-or-treat bags. The event features live music, […]
New Maryland Law Bans Hand-held Mobile Phones Effective October 1
From the State Highway Administration: Talking on a hand-held mobile phone while driving is a distraction that is not only dangerous, but beginning October 1 in Maryland, it also is illegal. Nearly 31,000 crashes in the State are attributed to driver inattention. Coupled with the 2009 texting ban, the laws are powerful tools to combat […]
Harford Sheriff’s Office Visiting Communities this October for Crime Prevention Month
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: October is Crime Prevention Month and Sheriff L. Jesse Bane has challenged the entire community to make crime prevention a priority. “This is a great month to pay tribute to law enforcement and the many people who have taken personal responsibility for their neighborhoods and community organizations that work […]
