From the office of State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Death resulting from a heroin overdose is too often the final tragedy to befall a heroin addict. Compounding that tragedy is the fact that many of these deaths can be prevented. Maryland is one of 23 states enacting laws and establishing programs to prevent heroin overdose deaths […]
Archives for February 2015
UPDATE: FOUND – Harford County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Missing Man in Abingdon Area
UPDATE: Mr. Grice was located unharmed at approximately 7:30 p.m. From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: MISSING! PLEASE SHARE AND HELP LOCATE! Alphonso Grice, 82 years old Wearing a WWII hat, black jeans, black/blue coat, and black shoes. Last seen on Autumn Leaf Court in Abingdon. He is traveling on foot. Possible sighting in Box […]
Dispatcher Rhonda Hinch Receives Harford County Emergency Services Above and Beyond the Call Award
Pictured: Edward Hopkins, director of the Department of Emergency Services; Rhonda Hinch, public safety dispatcher III From Harford County Government: BEL AIR, Md., (Feb. 25, 2015) – The Harford County Department of Emergency Services recently honored Public Safety Dispatcher III Rhonda Hinch with its Above and Beyond the Call Award. Mrs. Hinch, a 25 year […]
Reel News: Week of Feb. 27 — Focus, The Lazarus Effect, Big Hero 6, Horrible Bosses 2, Whiplash
Upcoming Theatrical Releases Focus Director: John Requa and Glenn Ficarra R; 1 hr. 45 min. Trailer In the midst of veteran con man Nicky’s latest scheme, a woman from his past – now an accomplished femme fatale – shows up and throws his plans for a loop. (Synopsis by Warner Bros.) Enjoyable enough, even if […]
Harford County Public Schools Audit Report Released; Needs to Improve Accountability, Cost Effectiveness, Certain Procedures
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) recently participated in a financial management practices audit to evaluate whether the school system’s procedures and controls are effective in accounting for and safeguarding its assets and whether its policies provide for the efficient use of financial resources. The nine-month audit was conducted in accordance […]
Police Seek Suspect in Strong Arm Robbery of Rock Spring 7-Eleven
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Deputies are looking for information regarding the strong armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in the 1500 block of Rock Spring Road in Bel Air. The robbery occurred shortly before 3 a.m. on February 24. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 35-40 years old, 5’11”, weighing 200 […]
Harford County’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For December 2014
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities (936 permanent food service facilities and 957 temporary food service facilities). Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in December 2014: Arby’s Restaurant #7179 10 Bel Air South […]
Harford County Board of Education Feb. 23: Capital Funds Transfer for Fallston High School Autism Program; Quarterly Financial Report
From Harford County Public Schools: February 23, 2015 The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the A. A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Recognition: 2014 Harford County Public Schools National Board Certified Teachers Board […]