From the United Way of Central Maryland: Thanks to the generosity of its donors, United Way of Central Maryland’s Harvest of Plenty program provided 300 low-income families in Harford County with a healthy Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. The meal boxes were distributed to the families on November 17 at Bel Air United Methodist […]
Archives for 2012
Harford County Public Schools Magnet Program Application Deadline Dec. 7
From Harford County Public Schools: Eighth grade students are reminded that all HCPS magnet programs are currently accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. The magnet programs are Harford Technical High School, the Science and Mathematics Academy, the Global Studies/International Baccalaureate Program, and the Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Program. The application deadline is Friday, […]
Reel News: Week of Dec. 3 — Playing for Keeps, Hitchcock, Dark Night Rises, Beasts of a Southern Wild, Odd Life of Timothy Green
Theatrical Releases This Week Playing for Keeps Director: Gabriele Muccino PG-13; 106 mins Trailer Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Dennis Quaid star in Playing for Keeps, a romantic comedy about a charming, down-on-his luck former soccer star (Butler) who returns home to put his life back together. Looking for a way […]
Pylesville Man Killed in “Minor” House Fire Days After Installation of New Smoke Alarms
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: A house fire this afternoon has claimed the life a Pylesville man. Sheldon “Sam” Deller, age 52, was killed when a fire broke out in his first floor bedroom located at 5018 West Heaps Road in Pylesville. The victim’s sister Tenea Sparks along with his mother, Janice […]
Havre de Grace High School: Build New School, Modernize Existing School, Consider Other Options?
The county executive, the councilwoman and the school board agree on one point: Upgrading the antiquated Havre de Grace High School is a priority capital project. Whether the upgrade will be through a replacement building, a modernization of the existing facilities or a third option is where opinions, and millions in taxpayer dollars, have yet […]
Maryland Watch: Meet Candidate Blaine Young – One Part Pat McDonough, Two Parts Jim Harkins
Imagine you wanted to create the ultimate politician. Many in Harford County wouldn’t consider mixing one part Pat McDonough and two parts Jim Harkins, but I promise you, the combination isn’t as bad as it sounds. Delegate Pat McDonough is known for a bombastic style that either leaves people loving him, or hating him. It […]
Havre de Grace Christmas Parade, Winter Wonderland Spectacular, Annual Candlelight Tour and Boutique
From the City of Havre de Grace Office of Tourism and Marketing: The Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lock House is holding its Christmas Boutique on Saturday December 8th and Sunday December 9th and the 40th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes on Sunday, December 9th. The Christmas Boutique is being organized by […]
Suspects Sought in Double Stabbing at Dark Horse Saloon in Bel Air
On December 1, 2012 at approximately 11:39 PM, Bel Air Police officers responded to a fight at the Dark Horse Saloon on Main Street. When officers arrived, they located one victim who was stabbed in the neck and chest. A second victim who was suffering from stab wounds to the back was located. The victims […]
