From Harford County Education Association (HCEA) President Ryan Burbey: Much attention has been focused on the minimal increases over time in the budget for the Harford County Board of Education. Many have questioned why the Board of Education budget should increase amid slightly declining enrollment. County Executive Craig has attacked staffing at HCPS and argued […]
Archives for January 2014
Harford County Residents Urged to Take Precautions Against Record Cold Temperatures; Schools Closed Tuesday, Jan. 7
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools CLOSED Tuesday, January 7; Employees Code BLUE Based on information received from the National Weather Service and the Harford County Emergency Operations Center regarding dangerous weather conditions, Harford County Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, employees CODE BLUE. From Harford County Government, Department […]
Craig Calls on State, Federal Officials to Fix Bug in Health Care Website
From the Craig/Haddaway Campaign: Harford County Executive and Maryland candidate for Governor David Craig urged U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Administration healthcare point man and Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown to solve a problem on the federal health care website which sends Marylanders to other states […]
Edgewood Warehouse Damaged in Sunday Afternoon Fire
An Edgewood warehouse sustained serious damage in an accidental Sunday afternoon blaze, authorities said. According to a release from the Office of State Fire Marshal, firefighters responded to an automatic alarm and sprinkler activation at a commercial warehouse in the 2100 block of Emmorton Park Road in Edgewood shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday. A total […]
Harford County Development Advisory Committee Jan. 15: Dublin Dollar General; 198 Abingdon Apartments; Housing for Elderly in Bel Air; 9 Projects Under Review
From Friends of Harford: A Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting has been scheduled for the following nine (wow!) projects: – DUBLIN DOLLAR GENERAL: Located on north side of Conowingo Rd (Route 1); west of Whiteford Rd (Route 136). Tax Map 27; Parcels 29 & p/o 539. Fifth Election District. Council District D. Construct 9,100 sf […]
Whiteley: “General Assembly Will Soon be Back in Session, Hopefully, Doing What They are Supposed to Do – Working for the Good of All Marylanders, Especially the Property Taxpayers”
From H. LeRoy Whiteley, Jr., Founder of Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Hope you enjoyed a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and will find 2014 to be a Happy and Prosperous New year!! The General Assembly will soon be back in session, hopefully, doing what they are supposed to do – working for the good of […]
Harford County Health Department Urges Women to Take Measures to Ensure Health with Regular Pap Tests
From the Harford County Health department: January is the national observance of Cervical Health Awareness Month. The Harford County Health Department wishes to remind the community that although cervical cancer is one of the most preventable of cancers that affect women, an estimated 4,030 deaths and an estimated 12,340 new cases of cervical cancer were […]
Icy Roads Cause Multiple Accidents Across Harford County
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (Forest Hill, MD) – – The Harford County Department of Emergency Services (DES) reports numerous motor vehicle accidents throughout the county as the result of icy, slippery road conditions. Fourteen emergency calls for service were dispatched by the Harford County 9 1 1 Center between 3:00 p.m. […]
