From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) achieved a graduation rate of 85.7 percent for 2011. This rate represents a slight increase from the 84.7 percent rate for 2010 and exceeds the statewide rate of 82 percent. To meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in Maryland, all students enrolled in a school must reach […]
Archives for September 2011
Suspects Sought, No Injuries After Gasoline, Gas Can Thrown Onto Hood of Vehicle in Edgewood
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and state fire authorities are seeking an unknown person or person who allegedly threw gasoline and a gas can onto the hood of a vehicle in Edgewood Thursday night. The incident was reported at approximately 9:15 p.m., when the state fire marshal’s […]
Abingdon Man Charged with Arson for Setting Fire in Mother’s Basement
HARFORD COUNTY, MD (September 30, 2011) – Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged August M. Ruggerio, III (36) with 1st and 2nd Degree Arson stemming from a September 25, 2011 incident involving a basement fire in his mother’s home located at 638 North Branch Court in Abingdon. At 12:25 p.m., approximately 40 firefighters responded from […]
Harford County Designates October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
From Harford County Government: (Havre de Grace, MD) – – Harford County Executive David R. Craig has declared October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in Harford County. The County Executive will issue a formal proclamation during a ceremony at the Concord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace Friday evening, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. “The […]
Harford Friends School Appoints Administrative Team
From Harford Friends School: Street, MD – September 29, 2011 – Entering its 7th year of operation, Harford Friends School has appointed a highly regarded and experienced team of teacher-administrators to advance the school’s mission, vision, and service to its students and families. Karen De Mey, Cheryl Foley, and Clare Pitz comprise the academic administrative […]
Harford County Commission on Disabilities to Honor Individuals Businesses and Organizations at Annual Employment Awards Luncheon
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – The Harford County Commission on Disabilities will host its annual employment awards luncheon on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at noon, at the Maryland Golf and Country Club in Bel Air. The keynote speaker will be Cindy Williams, Project Manager for the Maryland Seamless Transition Collaborative Program in […]
Juvenile Charged with Arson, Man Injured in Edgewood Apartment Blaze
A man sustained minor injuries and a youth was charged with arson and reckless endangerment in connection with a fire which broke out in an Edgewood apartment early Thursday morning. The blaze was reported shortly after 3:30 a.m. Thursday by the female occupant of an apartment on the 900 block of Cedar Crest Court North […]
Darlington Apple Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary on Saturday; Enjoy Local Community Character, Pride, Food, and Crafts
From the Darlington Apple Festival: History of the Darlington Apple Festival The Apple Festival has always been a celebration of the character and pride of the Darlington Community. Even before the idea was first conceived, Darlington was the home of community-spirited people who responded to the needs of its schools, churches and citizens. Then, in […]
