From the Community Foundation of Harford County: Community Foundation of Harford County, through its various funds, has awarded nearly $4,800 in mini-grants to nonprofits in the community. The Sandra and John Ferriter Fund provided $500 to The Sharing Table for its Saturday Grocery Bag Distribution, which purchases food to supplement its grocery distribution program. The […]
Archives for September 2014
Pedestrian Killed in Edgewood Accident
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: At approximately 7:54 pm, this evening, Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Trimble Road, in Edgewood. Preliminary investigation indicates a 43 year old man from Edgewood, was walking along Trimble Road, when […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski Speaks at Defenders Day Star-Spangled Spectacular at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: At 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) offered remarks at Baltimore’s Star-Spangled Spectacular at Fort McHenry. The event marks Defenders Day and celebrates the 200th anniversary of the successful defense of Baltimore from invading British forces during the War of […]
Potassium Iodide Distribution Marks Harford County Health Department Observance of National Preparedness Month
From the Harford County Health Department: Members of the general public who live or work within 10 miles of Peach Bottom Power Plant can obtain free potassium iodide (KI) to keep in their home or place of business by attending the Community KI Distribution Day planned by the Harford County Health Department (HCHD). The event […]
Two Separate Collisions in Joppa Leave One Man Dead and Several Others Injured
From the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company: At 6:36 pm, the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company (JMVFC) was alerted to a vehicle collision on state route 152, Mountain Road, at Old Mountain Road Central, Joppa. Upon arrival, Firefighters found a three vehicle collision with two people trapped. Additional resources were requested bringing 2 more JMVFC paramedic units […]
Rising Sun Police Seek Tips, Aberdeen Connection in Sunoco Robbery
From the Rising Sun Police Department: On August 28th, at approximately 2030 hours, these three suspects entered the Sunoco A plus convenience store located on MD Rt. 273 in Rising Sun, MD. Suspects # two and three (middle, right) distracted the clerk while Suspect # one (left) slipped in to the back of the store […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski: “The Nation Cannot Forget What Happened that Day, and It Cannot Forget Why It Happened”
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today made the following statement on the Senate floor to mark the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: “On this auspicious day, September 11th, 2014, I would like to pay my respects once again and express my heartfelt […]
Harford County Department of Community Services Director Beth Hendrix Departing for Federal Post
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Harford County Executive David R. Craig announced the departure of Beth Hendrix effective September 12, 2014. Ms. Hendrix has served as Director of Harford County Department of Community Services since January 2011, and has been with county government for 16 years. Ms. Hendrix has accepted a […]