From the Harford County Health Department: The month of April was observed nationally as Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to learn about alcohol and the effects drinking too much has on health and relationships. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) annually dedicates this month to having the public evaluate their own drinking […]
Archives for April 2015
UPDATE: Rumored Bel Air Protest Connected to Freddie Gray Case Called “Not Credible” by Police
Local law enforcement agencies on Tuesday monitored rumors of a protest connected to the Freddie Gray case which would take place in Bel Air later this week–but by Tuesday evening at least one agency said those rumors were not credible. The Bel Air Police Department appeared to confirm in a Facebook post Tuesday afternoon that […]
Series of Edgewood Incidents Fuels Unfounded Fears of Connections to Baltimore Riots
A series of events in Edgewood on Tuesday repeatedly drew police to the area, but do not appear to be connected to ongoing unrest taking place in Baltimore, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said. According to agency spokeswoman Cristie Kahler, three separate incidents resulted in an increased police presence in the area, but none were […]
UPDATED: Harford County Emergency Responders Assist Baltimore Counterparts
A group of deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office was deployed to one of the most unstable areas of Baltimore Tuesday evening to assist police from around the region in controlling unrest roiling through the city. The Sheriff’s Office sent 22 deputies to assist police in Baltimore overnight; those personnel returned to Harford County […]
Rocks Road Reopens, But Construction Work Continues on Rt 24 and Deer Creek through Early Summer
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) today re-opened MD 24 (Rocks Road) between Rocks Chrome Hill Road and St. Clair Bridge Road in Rocks State Park, Harford County. Crews placed portable digital message boards along Rocks Road to share the good news and alert motorists the […]
Harford NEXT – New Harford County Master Plan Public Meeting April 29
From Healthy Harford: The Harford County Government’s Department of Planning and Zoning (PNZ) is beginning the process of rewriting and consolidating all of their land use plans into one document called Harford NEXT and is looking for public input. Last time PNZ rewrote their land use plans, Healthy Harford partners were excited that health was […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Sends 22 Deputies to Assist Baltimore Police in City Riots
From Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler: “Tonight, I responded to the call from the State of Maryland to provide deputies to assist with law enforcement efforts restoring peace and providing safety to the citizens of Baltimore. At this time the Harford County Sheriff’s Office has sent 22 deputies to join with thousands of officers from […]
Simpson: “As a Law-Loving Black Man, I’m Damned if I Do and I’m Damned if I Don’t”
From Omar Simpson: It still amazes me when I hear people act shocked that black men feel a need to band together to protect themselves. “Protection?” they say, “Protection from what? You’re livin’ in the U.S. of A!” Others say, “Can’t we all just get along?” Hell No we just can’t all just get along! […]
