From Havre de Grace City Councilman Mitch Shank: Tonight at our regularly scheduled City Council meeting I announced my plans to run for Mayor of our City of Havre de Grace. Many of us throughout our city have many concerns and issues about the financial well being of our town. I believe that we need […]
Archives for March 2011
Troopers Nab Interstate Bathroom Bandits; Important Crime Prevention Information for Female Travelers
From Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police have arrested two people and are obtaining warrants for two more who are accused of stealing credit cards from older women while they were using interstate rest rooms in Harford and Cecil counties. The accused are identified as Ishia B. Cason, 31, and Yvette A. Jones, 46, both […]
Maryland Casinos Generate More Than $12M in Revenue in February
From the Maryland Lottery: (Baltimore) – The Maryland Lottery today announced revenue numbers for the state’s two casinos — Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County and the Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County. February’s statewide revenue totaled $12,154,339.58, bringing the cumulative fiscal year total for both facilities to $50,503,333.04. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $9,021,412.73 […]
Dog Perishes Saving Owner From House Fire in Street
A loyal canine died saving his owner from a two-alarm blaze which broke out in their Street home late Sunday night, fire officials said. Andrew T. Schmidt, 79, was alone in his Boyd Road home shortly after 11:15 p.m. Sunday night when his dog Shamus alerted him to a fire which had broken out in […]
Fire Marshal Investigating Abingdon Vehicle Fire
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a blaze which broke out in a stolen vehicle located in Abingdon early Monday morning. A Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy discovered the fire in the rear of a 2007 Suzuki four-door vehicle on the 3000 block of Philadelphia Road in Abingdon shortly before 2 a.m. Monday morning. […]
Harford County Settling Federal Lawsuit for Arrests, Jailing and Strip Searches of Abortion Protestors
From Defend Life, Inc. Association: Harford County, Maryland Settling Federal Lawsuit for Illegal Mass Arrests, Baseless Jailing, and Offensive Strip Searches during 2008 Defend Life “Face the Truth” Tour. County Will Enact New Policy Regarding Future Handling of Peaceful, Nonviolent, Protesters and Provide Confidential Settlement to Plaintiffs. Attorneys representing Defend Life, Inc., its key leaders, […]
He Fell From The Sky: Rescuers Come to Aid of Bald Eagle Injured on Route 40 in Edgewood
From Randy and Michele Fletcher of Aberdeen: It all started on the morning of February 12, 2011. I was headed for work when my husband, Randy, called me. He proceeded to tell me that he was standing on Rt. 40 in Edgewood, Maryland staring at a bald eagle in the roadway, and was directing traffic […]
Havre de Grace Agenda March 7: Establishing Magnet Program at Havre de Grace High School; Fire and Rescue Responders of the Year
The Havre de Grace City Council is reviving the idea of establishing a magnet program at Havre de Grace High School, and is expected to introduce a resolution Monday night requesting upgrades be made to the school and its facilities in order to accomodate such a program. A previous proposal sought to locate Harford County […]
