Harford County Executive David Craig and Sheriff Jesse Bane each issued statements of support Tuesday following the bombing of the Boston Marathon a day earlier, and detailed measures taken to ensure the safety of the local community. Meanwhile, several of the Harford County residents who participated in the marathon were safe and back in Maryland […]
Archives for April 2013
Jay and Orsia Young Named 2nd Ever Harford County “Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers”
From the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Maryland – Harford County Chapter: Albert J. A. “Jay” Young, Esq., and Orsia F. Young, Esq., have received the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Maryland – Harford County Chapter’s second-ever “Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser” award, presented at 7th Annual Harford County Celebration of Philanthropy, held on Thursday, April 11, […]
Winners of Book Trailer Video Contest Celebrated with Red Carpet Premiere at Abingdon Library
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library rolled out the red carpet for teens and their families at the Abingdon Library in March at a special screening and awards ceremony for the teen Film This! Book Trailers contest. Throughout the winter months, teens created and submitted short videos showcasing a favorite book, […]
Harford County Marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” is being observed in Harford County, April 14 – 20, 2013. This week is a time to recognize the dedication and commitment to service of the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. The week to recognize public safety […]
Dagger Blotter April 5-7: Suspicious Object in Sky Over Forest Hill; Child with Gun-Shaped Lighter in Joppa; Abingdon Resident Uses Stun Gun on Neighbor
The blotter is compiled from records of calls for service received by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The records are reviewed and prepared for publication by Dagger staff. They do not include records from municipal or state law enforcement agencies. Aberdeen A caller from the 800 block of Maxa Road reported Friday a fence had […]
Photo Released of Suspect Wanted in April 6 Darlington Pharmacy Armed Robbery
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On Saturday April 6, 2013 1:08 p.m. the Darlington Pharmacy on Main St. in Darlington, Md was robbed by the suspect pictured above. He is described as a white male, 5’10”, medium build. The suspect displayed a knife during the robbery and demanded prescription meds from the pharmacist. The […]
18 Harford County Residents Listed Among Boston Marathon Runners; HCPS Cancels D.C., APG Field Trips Following Bombing
At least 18 Harford County residents were among those listed as participants in the Boston Marathon, where two bombs went off Monday afternoon. According to the Boston Athletic Association’s web site, 13 of the local individuals completed the marathon, the last finishing just nine minutes before the first of the bombs detonated not far from […]
Shot Fired Following Aberdeen Street Fight; None Injured, Suspect Sought
From the Aberdeen Police Department: April 15, 2013 Aberdeen, MD — At about 8:15 p.m. last night officers responded to the 400 block of Washington Street to investigate a report of a gunshot. Witnesses advised that a fight had occurred in the street involving several subjects and during the altercation one subject produced a handgun […]
