From the Harford Campaign for Liberty: When discussing Gerrymandering, Maryland is often referenced. Three of the most Gerrymandered congressional districts in the entire United States are found here in our home State. “Gerrymander” means to draw district boundaries to advantage one group over another. Here’s a couple of examples of Gerrymandered districts: These districts were […]
Archives for August 2011
Darlington Home Gutted by Wednesday Morning Fire; Cause Remains Under Investigation
A Darlington home was severely damaged by a blaze which broke out in the early morning hours Wednesday, and remains under investigation by local fire officials. A passerby reported the fire just after 1 a.m. at a two-story home on the 3100 block of Old Scarboro Road in Darlington, according to the state fire marshal’s […]
Abingdon Community Council Update: Friends of Harford Discusses Master Plan; No Major Crime Trends
The Abingdon Community Council started its August meeting as it was called to order by President Cynthia Hergenhahn. Harford County Sheriff’s Office representative Capt. Christopher Swain started the meeting by stating his office had nothing to report as the Sheriff’s Department is in the process of switching to a new database, making crime statistics unavailable. […]
Five Transported to Local Hospitals Following Serious Crash at Rt. 543 and Rt. 136
From the Maryland State Police, Bel Air Barrack: Troopers from the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack responded to the intersection of Route 543 (Ady Road) and Walters Mill Road for a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles. The preliminary investigation revealed a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier was previously traveling eastbound on Walters Mill Road operated […]
BGE Monitoring Progress of Hurricane Irene; “Prepared to Aggressively Respond to Widespread and Extended Power Outages”
From Baltimore Gas and Electric Company: Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) today announced that it is closely monitoring Hurricane Irene and taking proactive action to ensure it is prepared to aggressively respond to widespread and extended power outages should they occur. In addition to identifying available company and contract personnel in the event the […]
Reel News: Week of August 22 – Our Idiot Brother, Columbiana, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, Priest
Theatrical Releases This Week Our Idiot Brother Director: Jesse Peretz Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfyHY58lqCk Every family has one: the sibling who is always just a little bit behind the curve when it comes to getting his life together. For sisters Liz (Emily Mortimer), Miranda (Elizabeth Banks) and Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), that person is their perennially upbeat brother […]
Del. McDonough Declares President Obama Should be Impeached for Changing Federal Immigration Act Without Congressional Permission
From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: – Prospective Senate Candidate Pat McDonough declares President Obama violated the Constitution and should be “Impeached.” – Delegate Pat McDonough is the Honorary Chairman of the most successful Petition Campaign in the history of the state of Maryland, placing the “Dream Act” on referendum. – Delegate Pat McDonough […]
Minor Earthquake Rattles Harford County; 1-in-10 Chance of Aftershock “Of Similar Strength” by 2 p.m. Wednesday
Bracing for a hurricane in the Atlantic, Harford County weathered a different kind of natural disaster Tuesday when a minor earthquake shook the area just before 2 p.m., causing widespread reports of damage and brief evacuations of many local buildings. The quake registered 5.9 on the Richter Scale at its center approximately 40 miles northwest […]
