From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – The Harford County Human Relations Commission is proud to recognize Irish-American Heritage Month in March. This national observation celebrates the achievements and contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants living in the United States. Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991. Annually, since that time, […]
Archives for March 2014
Investigators Ask for Help Identifying Aberdeen Robbery Suspect
From the Aberdeen Police Department: Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect. On February 19, 2014 the suspect pictured assaulted and attempted to rob man as he left an ATM in the 1000 block of Beards Hill Road. Anyone who may have information about the suspect’s identity is asked to […]
Community Input Meeting March 10 for Proposed 42-Townhouse Development in Rock Spring
From Friends of Harford: A Community Input Meeting (CIM) has been announced for 414 Red Pump Rd – west side of Red Pump Road; south of Rock Spring Road (Route24) to create 42 townhouse lots Date/Time: Monday, March 10, 2014 at 6:30 pm Location: Fallston Public Library The meeting particulars, including site plan may be […]
Loblolly Pine Located to Replace Mast on Historical Skipjack Martha Lewis
From the Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy: Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy is pleased to announce that a loblolly pine has been located to replace the mast on the historical Skipjack Martha Lewis. The loblolly was located by the Paul Jones Lumber Company in Snow Hill, Maryland. Harvested in Virginia it is currently debarked in Snow Hill as transportation […]
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader Under the New Common Core Standards?
New online math and English exams based on the Common Core State Standards are planned for implementation next year as part of a nationwide effort to improve student achievement in public schools. Supporters say that the new standards are more rigorous, and the corresponding exams will gauge higher order skills like critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication. […]
Bel Air Police Arrest Off Duty Baltimore County Police Corporal on Alcohol Related Violations
From the Bel Air Police Department: On Sunday March 2, 2014 at approximately 0200 hours a Bel Air Police Department Officer observed a Toyota SUV commit several traffic violations including failing to stop for a red signal light at South Bond Street and Churchville Road in Bel Air. The vehicle was stopped and the operator […]
Harford County Public Schools Receives Significant Support for Capital Improvements Program
From Harford County Public Schools: In the fall of 2013, the Board of Education of Harford County (Board) submitted a Capital Improvements Program request in the amount of $14,240,000 to the Maryland Public School Construction Program, which included funding for four heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) projects in schools throughout the county; construction funding […]
Harford’s Bond Rating Now Classified as AAA by All 3 Rating Agencies; S&P Upgrades Harford’s Rating to AAA
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig is pleased to announce that Harford County Government has earned the highest bond rating possible from all three major bond rating agencies. Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced today that it has upgraded Harford County to AAA. Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, which had […]
