The state fire marshal’s office is investigating a bottle bomb which was detonated in a mailbox at a Bel Air home Wednesday night. Authorities said the device went off shortly after 6 p.m. at a home on North Atwood Road in Bel Air. The bottle bomb was placed in a mailbox attached to the front […]
Archives for November 2011
County Executive Unveils “Harford County Connect;” Mobile App Provides Another Means of Serving Constituents
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig has announced the latest initiative in an effort to help citizens communicate more efficiently and effectively with their government. Harford County Connect is a real-time mobile civic engagement application, which provides a free and simple way for people to use a smartphone to report community […]
Second Fire in Two Weeks Reported in Aberdeen Shed
The second blaze in two weeks broke out in a shed located at a Grant Street address in Aberdeen, fire officials said. According to the state fire marshal’s office, the fire was reported just after 7 p.m. Wednesday night in a 10-foot by 12-foot shed on a property on Grant Street in Aberdeen. Four firefighters […]
Capt’n Jim’s “Coffee Talk” Nov. 17: “This Year Let’s Think About Buying AND Giving LOCAL”
From the office of Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan: READ TO THE END PLEASE THIS SATURDAY IS SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS DAY Nov 20 Pancake Supper from 4 to 7 PM to benefit Job’s Daughters Chapter in Bel Air. Held at Mt Ararat Lodge 136 East Gordon St Bel Air for more information call 410 592 […]
Aberdeen Communities Together Group to Discuss Election Results and Learn of New Annexation Plans
From Aberdeen Communities Together: Dear Concerned Citizen(s): This is a reminder of the Aberdeen Communities Together public meeting tomorrow night (FRIDAY, 11/18/11) at the Senior Center in Aberdeen, (7 Franklin Street across from Festival Park). Not only do we have much to discuss regarding the recent City election results, but we also have a presentation […]
Warden DeHaven Leaving Harford County Detention Center; Sheriff Bane Will Not Fill Position Due to “Economy,” “Restructuring” (UPDATED)
Harford County Detention Center Warden Elwood DeHaven will retire this month after nearly five years in the position, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said Nov. 16, and no new warden will be named. Sheriff Jesse Bane cited the current state of the economy and long-term restructuring plans in his decision not to appointment a replacement. […]
Maryland State Police Seek Suspect in String of Local Convenience Store Robberies
From the Maryland State Police, JFK Highway Barrack: Maryland State Troopers from the JFK Highway Barrack “M” are asking for help in identifying a subject who robbed the Exxon Gas Station located at the Maryland House Rest Area near Aberdeen, MD on 11/09/11. The suspect, a white male wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans […]
Sen. Jacobs, Harford County Sheriff Bane to Discuss Reporting Child Sex Abuse on WAMD 970 AM
In light of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal, State Senator Nancy Jacobs appeared on the WAMD Morning Show Thursday, discussing proposed legislation to impose criminal penalties for the failure to report child abuse. The full audio of Jacobs’ interview can be found here. Harford County Sheriff Jesse Bane will be on-air Friday, November […]
