The classic police Crown Victoria is dead. Long live the Chevy Caprice? The trusty Ford steed of police departments nationwide for decades has been discontinued, and as that fleet of cars require replacement, the new vehicle roaming the roads of Harford County will be a Chevrolet Caprice. Keeping those cars on the road, installing and […]
Archives for April 2012
Del. Szeliga: “The O’Malley-Brown Team Was Too Busy Working for Special Interests…and Playing National Politics to Get the Job Finished Last Week”
From Delegate Kathy Szeliga: I’m disappointed with the failed leadership in Annapolis that will most likely force the legislature back for a Special Session. The budget that was passed has been labeled a “Doomsday budget.” This budget increases spending by $700 million – not a “Doomsday” for most people! In Maryland, it’s the governor’s responsibility […]
Darlington Blacksmith Accidentially Ignites Fire in Storage Shed
While working with molten coal, which he uses to create tools for his blacksmith business, a Darlington man accidentally ignited a fire in his outdoor storage shed on Friday afternoon. Just before 1 p.m. on Friday, firefighters responded to the 1500 block of Deerfield Road in Darlington, where a 10-foot by 16-foot outdoor storage facility […]
Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Lillian M. Lowery Named Next Maryland State Superintendent; Term Begins July 1
From the Maryland State Board of Education: The Maryland State Board of Education today announced that Dr. Lillian M. Lowery, Secretary of Education for the Delaware Department of Education, has been selected the State’s next State Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Lowery will take the helm of the nation’s number one-ranked State school system on July […]
Augustus Brown Named First-Ever Harford County “Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser;” Achievements Honored at 6th Annual Harford County Celebration of Philanthropy
Augustus F. “Gus” Brown, Esq., principal in the law firm of Brown, Brown & Young, P.A., has received the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Maryland – Harford County Chapter’s first ever “Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser” award, presented at 6th Annual Harford County Celebration of Philanthropy, held on National Philanthropy Day, Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the […]
Baltimore Police Officer, Edgewood Resident, Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison in Towing Company Extortion Scheme
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Baltimore Police officer Osvaldo Valentine, age 40, of Edgewood, Maryland, today to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit, and committing, extortionunder color of official right in connection with a scheme in which […]
Comptroller Franchot Draws Line in the Sand…Let Summer Mean Summer; Urges Public Schools to Begin Academic Year After Labor Day
From the office of the State Comptroller: Citing the benefits to Maryland families, small businesses, and tourism overall, Comptroller Peter Franchot today called for a statewide policy change to have all school systems in the state begin classes after Labor Day weekend. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the local business community joined […]
Youth’s Benefit Volunteer Carmen Kifer Named Semi-Finalist for 2012 Maryland Parent Involvement Matters Award
From Harford County Public Schools: Carmen Kifer, a parent from Youth’s Benefit Elementary School has been chosen to represent Harford County, at the 2012 Parents Involvement Matters Award Gala. The statewide semi-finalist, winner will be announced at the gala event on Friday, May 18, 2012, 6:00 p.m. at Eastern Technical High School. The Maryland Parent […]
