From the Maryland Port Administration: Governor Larry Hogan has appointed Bel Air resident and transportation veteran David M. Richardson to the Maryland Port Commission (MPC). Mr. Richardson replaces Ms. Peta Richkus who stepped down from the MPC in December. The six-member port commission establishes policies toward improving the competitive position of the Helen Delich Bentley […]
Archives for May 2015
Attorney General Frosh Announces Mobile Cramming Settlements with Sprint, Verizon; Customers Eligible for Refunds
From the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland: Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced settlements with two major cellular phone carriers over allegations of mobile cramming – when consumers are charged for third-party services they did not authorize — resulting in $158 million in refunds to consumers and penalties. Attorney General Frosh, who […]
Harford County Bar Foundation Raises $9,000 at Kentucky Derby Party Fundraiser
From the Harford County Bar Foundation: Harford County Bar Foundation raised $9,000 at its first “Run for the Roses: A Kentucky Derby Party” held May 2 at MaGerk’s Pub & Grill in Bel Air. One hundred twenty guests enjoyed the Kentucky Derby festivities that included Appalachian bluegrass band Jake & the Burtones, games of chance, […]
24-Yr-Old Trooper, 3 Others Injured in Riverside Accident Identified; Trooper was Responding to Emergency at Time of Crash
FOUR INJURED IN CRASH INVOLVING STATE TROOPER IN HARFORD CO. YESTERDAY IDENTIFIED From Maryland State Police: Four people were injured yesterday afternoon when a Maryland State Police patrol car driven by a trooper responding to an emergency call collided with another vehicle in an intersection in Harford County. The trooper is identified as Trooper Joshua […]
Sen. Jennings: “I Never Thought I Would be Deployed to Deal with Rioting in Baltimore, a City I Love”
From Sen. J.B. Jennings: Baltimore – Time For A New Plan Like many of you, I watched Baltimore City erupt into madness on live television April 27th. The City became an orgy of angry crowds rioting, torching property and vehicles, looting and destroying. It was obvious that additional manpower and reinforcements were needed to restore […]
White Hall Man Identified as Possible Driver in Aberdeen Hit-and-Run Accident with Cyclist
From the Aberdeen Police Department: On Sunday, May 10, 2015 at approximately 9:00 p.m. a victim pedal-cyclist identified as Daniel Heston, 44 was released from Bayview Hospital after having been struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle that was operated by an unidentified person, late Saturday evening on May 9, 2015. The vehicle, a […]
HCN’s Inside Harford County Program Features Update on Heroin Epidemic
From Harford County government: Harford Cable Network will discuss the growing heroin epidemic and the steps Harford County Government and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office are taking to help stop the spread of heroin in our community on their Thursday, May 14 Inside Harford County program at 7:00pm. Guests include Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, […]
Bel Air Coffee Talk May 11: “House of Cards” Casting Call; Bike to Work Day; Friends of Library Yard Sale
From Harford County Councilman “Capt’n” Jim McMahan and Bel Air Commissioner Susan Burdette: BUDGET HEARING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MAY 13 @ 7 PM HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Local Easypass drivers getting a break. A 25% reduction for those of you who use the Hatem Bridge with Easypass. It starts July 1 MAY 15 “HOUSE […]