The day after the Harford County Council appointed three Republicans to the newly-formed redistricting commission, many are still questioning why local Democrats rejected an offer from Council President Billy Boniface that would have allowed a Democrat to be named to the group, in exchange for Democrats backing down from threats of a lawsuit. After turning […]
Archives for February 2011
Rejected: Democrats Turn Down Deal, Harford County Council Appoints All-Republican Political Redistricting Commission
After rejecting a peace offering that would have secured them some measure of representation on the redistricting commission, Democrats could only watch as the Harford County Council appointed an all-Republican membership to the group, which will help shape the political boundaries of Harford County for the next decade. Harford County Council President Billy Boniface, a […]
First Meetings for New Abingdon and Bush River Community Councils Announced
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig and the Office of Constituent Services have announced the first meetings for Harford County’s two newest Community Councils. The Bush River Community Council will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Creek Elementary School Media Room (4229 Church […]
Bel Air Downtown Alliance’s 10th Annual Chocolate & Candy Festival Returns March 5
From the Bel Air Downtown Alliance: On Saturday, March 5, 2011, the Bel Air Downtown Alliance will be celebrating their 10th Annual Chocolate & Candy Festival at the Bel Air Reckord Armory in Downtown Bel Air from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission for the event is just $5.00 and children under age 6 are FREE. Each […]
Jarrettsville Woman, 18, Killed in Valentine’s Day Crash
A Jarrettsville woman died of her injuries Tuesday following a two-car crash on Grier Nursery Road on Valentine’s Day, according to police. Ashley Nicole Stewart, 18, was a passenger in a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by her boyfriend, Mark P. Buchanan, according to Harford County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Monica Worrell. At approximately 1:30 p.m. the […]
Maryland State Police Seek Suspects in Credit Card Fraud in Aberdeen, Edgewood, Joppa
From the Maryland State Police, Bel Air Barracks: The Maryland State Police – Bel Air and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana, is asking for help in identifying several subjects responsible for credit card fraud in Harford County. Transactions were posted to the victim’s Capital One Debit Card starting on Dec. 3. The […]
Ears Wide Open: Surprises and Some Head Scratching at The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards
More than any other award show, the GRAMMY awards always seem to generate a fair amount of buzz and no shortage of opinions on the performances that take place during the course of the telecast. This year was certainly no exception. The show immediately opened with a tribute to the Queen of Soul, the iconic […]
Harford County Democrats and Republicans Spar Over Composition of Political Redistricting Commission
Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for a fight over the future political boundaries of Harford County, in what has quickly become the most heated showdown between the parties since the 2010 elections. Some might even say this current clash rivals any seen during the relatively uninspired General Election campaign, which is precisely the cause […]
