From the Aberdeen Police Department: (Aberdeen, Maryland, 11-4-13) At 1:07 a.m. this morning officers responded to the area of Pinehurst Street to investigate a report of gunshots. Initially, officers were unable to locate anything. At about 1:30 a.m. a call was received from a home in the 600 block of Pinehurst advising of a shooting […]
Archives for 2013
Dagger Movie Night: “Ender’s Game” — There’s No Crying in Battle School!
It is never entirely fair to compare a movie to the book it is based on. They are two different media that operate in different spheres of perception–one visual, and the other contemplative. Yet “Ender’s Game” is such a well-loved piece of science fiction that it is hard to justify all the changes that were […]
Suspect Sought in October Burglary of Edgewood Auto Dealership
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On October 9, 2013 the suspect pictured burglarized the Thompson Automotive dealership at 1105 Business Center Way, in Edgewood. Detectives are seeking information related to the crime and to the identity of the pictured suspect. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the individual seen is encouraged to contact […]
Harford Family House Receives $10,000 Grant from Bank of America to Support its Mission to Shelter Homeless Families with Children
From Harford Family House: Harford Family House announced today that it has received a $10,000 grant from Bank of American Charitable Foundation to support its overall operations. “Harford Family House is in the business of moving people from hopelessness and homelessness to self-sufficiency,” said Joyce Duffy, executive director and chief executive officer of the Aberdeen-based […]
Friends of Harford and Chesapeake Bay Foundation Oppose Repeal of Harford’s Watershed Restoration and Protection Act
From Friends of Harford: Please read the email we received from Chesapeake Bay Foundation against Harford County Bill 13-38: Dear Friend of the Bay: On November 5, the Harford County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 13-38, which would repeal Harford’s Watershed Restoration and Protection Act and put Harford in violation of state […]
New Harford Democratic Club Nov. 6: House of Delegates Candidate Johnson Addresses State Government Issues
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday November 06, 2013 – 7:00pm Aberdeen Holiday Inn 1007 Beards Hill Rd Aberdeen, MD 21001 The Nov. 6 meeting of the NHDC will feature Steve Johnson as our speaker. Steve is a candidate in District 34 for the House of Delegates. He currently serves as the […]
Harford County Detention Center Inmate Attempts Suicide Saturday Night; Remains in Critical Condition
A Harford County Detention Center inmate attempted suicide by hanging Saturday evening, police said, and remained in critical condition at a Baltimore hospital Sunday afternoon. The 47-year-old man was being held at the detention center without bail for a charge of 1st-degree assault, according to Harford County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Edward Hopkins. Hopkins said corrections […]
Harford County Human Relations Commission Observes American Indian Heritage Month in November
From Harford County government: The Harford County Human Relations Commission is recognizing American Indian Heritage Month in November. This commemorative month offers an opportunity to highlight the culture, traditions, music, crafts, and dance of American Indians. “The Harford County Human Relations Commission supports the recognition of American Indian Heritage Month and the prospect of learning […]