At the age of 18, Emily Whittie has reinvented the crutch and created a prototype which distributes a person’s weight more evenly and comfortably to reduce injury. She is currently pursuing a patent. A senior at Aberdeen High School, Whittie is pursuing a project that some wouldn’t have attempted until much later in life. But […]
Archives for May 2011
Soup of the Day: Maryland Jockey Club May Be Ruining Horse Racing, But at Least the Food’s Still Good
The everyday reporting of the “Soup of the Day” from Pimlico or Laurel Park was a staple of my morning wake up with WBAL radio for many years. They also announced the scratches for that day’s racing card. In the Baltimore Sun they printed the entries and morning lines (predicted betting odds) for the day, […]
Susquehanna State Park Volunteer Gary Nelson Receives Honorary Ranger Award
From the Department of Natural Resources: The Maryland Park Service (MPS) recently awarded the Honorary Ranger Award to Volunteer Ranger Gary Nelson, who has been volunteering for Susquehanna State Park since 2008. Susquehanna State Park Manager Ranger Nicole Merrick presented the award at the Rediscover Rock Run event held at Susquehanna State Park on May […]
Rep. Harris Opposes Toll Hikes: “Governor O’Malley’s Administration Does Not Have a Revenue Problem – They Have a Spending Problem”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Today, Rep. Andy Harris held a press conference with members of the business community to oppose the proposed 320% Bay Bridge toll hike and other toll increases that will hurt Maryland families, businesses and job creators. “Maryland families and job creators, particularly on the Eastern Shore, cannot afford […]
Harford County Uses Solar Power at the Equestrian Barn; Celebrating Sustainability
From Harford County government: The Green Stars for this quarter are Paul Magness of the Department of Parks and Recreation and Bill McKean of DPW, Capital Projects. Bill and Paul were nominated for their integration of alternative energy into the roof replacement design at the Equestrian Barn. According to the solar power company in charge, […]
Five Edgewood and Abingdon Teenagers Charged in Destructive Device Incident; Chemical Reaction Device Exploded on Porch
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged five people with the discharge of a destructive device. The one adult and four juveniles had manufactured and placed a chemical reaction device on the front porch of a home where it exploded. The incident at 3409 Henry Harford Drive occurred […]
Harford County’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For March 2011
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities (936 permanent food service facilities and 957 temporary food service facilities). Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in March 2011: 7-Eleven Store #11633 1818 Emmorton Road Bel […]
Havre de Grace’s Bulle Rock Recognized in National Golf Magazines as “Course of the Year Maryland”
From Bulle Rock Golf Course: Bulle Rock has received top nods in the May issues of major golf publications, being named by GolfStyles as “Course of the Year Maryland,” and being chosen as the only Maryland course on Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses for 2011-2012. “It is a real honor […]
