From Friends of Harford: Public hearings will be held before the Zoning Hearing Examiner for CASE NO. 5822: DOUGLAS VERZI & HIGH’S OF BALTIMORE – 4101 Madonna Road, Jarrettsville: Variance/special exception, proposed for the Fourth Election District, 4101 Madonna Road, Jarrettsville, by DOUGLAS VERZI & HIGH’S OF BALTIMORE. Appealed because an enlargement of a non-conforming […]
Archives for June 2014
Search is on for Harford’s Most Beautiful People; Nominations Due by Aug. 29
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Community Services and Volunteer Harford are searching for local “unsung heroes” who selflessly assist people. They are volunteers of any age whose acts of goodwill have gone unnoticed. These “beautiful people” volunteer above and beyond, donating their time and talent to make a difference in Harford […]
Laughter at the Library; Best-selling Author Lisa Scottoline Shares Her Wit and Wisdom at ‘Night Out’
From the Harford County Public Library: More than 140 people laughed their way through New York Times-bestselling author Lisa Scottoline’s book talk at the Abingdon Library the evening of Thursday, May 29. Scottoline was the featured speaker at “A Night Out @ the Library,” a yearly fundraiser organized by the Harford County Public Library Foundation. […]
Harford County Public Schools Participates in Summer Food Service Program; List of Locations and Times Provided
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all eligible children, free of charge. Children who are part of households that receive benefits through the Food Supplement Program or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) are automatically eligible to receive free meals. […]
Elkton Man Charged with Theft and Performing Work on Fire Extinguishers Without a License at Churchville Restaurant
From the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office: Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged an Elkton man after determining he had performed fire and life safety maintenance and service while knowingly having a revoked license to perform such duties. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is responsible in licensing individuals and companies who perform kitchen […]
Havre de Grace Opera House Foundation Receives $200,000 State Community Legacy Grant
From the City of Havre de Grace: On June 16th at 10 am, the fundraising thermometer in front of the Havre de Grace Opera House, 121 N. Union Street, will be raised to reflect a $200K grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Everyone is welcome to attend the presentation of the […]
Search Underway for Suspect in Robbery of 2 Northern Harford County Banks
From Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police investigators are searching for the person or persons responsible for two bank robberies in two days that occurred in close proximity in Harford County. Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on June 10, 2014, a white male, believed to be between 25 and 35 years old, entered the PNC Bank […]
The Big Q: What Should Be Done About Unaccompanied Children Illegally Crossing Into the United States?
Thousands of children, some as young as five, have illegally crossed the United States’ southwestern border so far this year, with their numbers estimated to reach 60,000 by year end. Most are from Central American countries, and traveling without parents or other adults. The cause of the surge is under debate. Some cite economic conditions […]