From Harford County government: Annual Event Helps Inform Residents and Engage Community in Station Operations Ever wonder how nuclear power is generated or how a nuclear plant operates? If you attend Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station’s Community Information Night, you’ll find answers to these questions and many more. You’ll also see firsthand how Exelon is […]
Archives for May 2011
Capt’n Jim’s “Coffee Talk” May 27: Memorial Day; Memory Walk; 40th Anniversary of Amtrak; Flag Day in Bel Air
From the office of Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan: My personal tribute to all who served. Thank you. Capt’n MEMORIAL DAY 2011 The American Hero always comes through To capture our hearts with a spirit so true Some proudly are soldiers who march in harm’s way Insuring our freedom, courageous they stay While others come […]
New Principals of Aberdeen, Fallston, Joppatowne High Schools Named
The Harford County Board of Education voted 5-2 in a late-night special meeting Thursday to appoint the new principals of Aberdeen, Fallston, and Joppatowne High Schools, two of them replacing administrators controversially ousted by Superintendent Robert Tomback last month. Michael O’Brien, currently an instructional facilitator at Edgewood High School, will take over as principal of […]
Soup of the Day: Farmer’s Market, Garden Produce Freshen Up Summer Eating
I have always had a personal conflict between growing your own vegetables in a home garden and buying the best, freshest, local produce during the summer at farmer’s markets, fruit stands, or the “honor system” roadside carts in front of many area farms. My conflict really stems from the fact that I just don’t like […]
Harford County Public Library Contributes to Increase in School Readiness
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – May 26, 2011) According to the results of the Maryland Model for School Readiness assessment released earlier this year by the Maryland Department of Education, eighty-one percent of Maryland Kindergarteners are ready for school; up from 49 percent recorded when the test began ten years ago. […]
Harford County Government Closed Monday
From Harford County Government: Harford County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011 in observance of Memorial Day. There will also be no Harford Transit Link bus service on Monday. County offices will reopen as normal for business on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Harford Community College Holds 53rd Annual Commencement
From Harford Community College: On Thursday, May 19, Harford Community College held its Fifty-Third Annual Commencement. In a traditional cap and gown ceremony, graduates of the Class of 2011 received the Associate’s degree and/or certificate at the event. Dr. Dennis Golladay, Harford Community College President, delivered the commencement address. Faculty Marshall Prof. James J. D’Amario […]
Harford County Recognizes Activity Center Volunteers
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – Nearly 80 individuals were recognized recently for their volunteer service at the seven activity centers around the county. Their volunteer work includes everything from working at the front desk, to helping in the kitchen, to staffing the library. Harford County Executive David R. Craig and Director of […]
