An Aberdeen man was sentenced Monday to life in prison plus 30 years for the 2007 murder at an Aberdeen motel of his co-worker, the final step in a “cold case” solved more than three years after the slaying. Mark E. Christian, 24, was found guilty earlier this year of the Aug. 18, 2007 murder […]
Archives for May 2012
UPDATED: $60 Million Havre de Grace High School Replacement Prioritized by Craig; County Exec Focus Differs from Board of Education
UPDATE: Harford County Council Delays Plans for Havre de Grace High School Replacement Amending Harford County Executive David Craig’s proposal to prioritize a $60 million replacement for Havre de Grace High School, the Harford County Council voted on Tuesday, May 15 to delay the start of funding for the project until fiscal year 2016. The […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy, Week 10: Internal Affairs, Emergency Driving Operations, Hostage Negotiation
Over the last few years, dozens of complaints made against Harford County Sheriff’s deputies and investigated by the agency’s internal affairs bureau have been sustained, and resulted in responses ranging from re-training to disciplinary action. But none of those cases were the example chosen to present to the Citizens Police Academy class May 8. Strangely, […]
Cerveny: “I am Urging You, Pleading with You, to Join HCEA in the Fight for Adequate Funding of Our Schools and Your Salaries”
The president of the Harford County Education Association, which represents teachers in Harford County Public Schools, has issued the following call for union members to attend a presentation on the availability of county funds to be given to the Harford County Board of Education on May 21st by the union’s outside financial expert, R.J. Pellicoro. […]
63-Year-Old Harford County Man Claims Winning $250,000 Mega Millions Jackpot
From the Maryland Lottery: Nearly two months ago, the 63-year-old, along with the rest of an enrapt nation, watched all of the hoopla surrounding the March 30th Mega Millions drawing. Although the historic drawing produced a winning ticket in Maryland, he knew immediately that he had not won the jackpot. “I saw where the ticket […]
Dr. Rebecca Boehling: “A Family’s Journey through the Holocaust Era,” Coming to Bel Air as Part of Journey Stories Smithsonian Exhibition
From the Harford County Public Library: On Wednesday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the McFaul Activity Center, 525 W. MacPhail Road in Bel Air, Dr. Rebecca Boehling, Founding Director of UMBC’s Dresher Center for the Humanities, will discuss the inspiration for her book Life and Loss in the Shadow of the Holocaust – the […]
Rep. Harris Saves Taxpayers Half-Million Dollars; Removes Funding for NOAA Climate Website
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: On May 8, the House passed an amendment offered by Rep. Andy Harris that saves hard-working taxpayers $542,000. The amendment removes a 56% increase in funding required in the President’s budget for a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) climate website. The amendment would maintain level funding for […]
Police Enforcing Seatbelt Usage During “Click It or Ticket” Operation this May
From Maryland State Police: The Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack wants to remind everyone that buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a motor vehicle collision. Troopers will continue to be out in force for the remainder of May and during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, […]
