From the Aberdeen Police Department: Officers with the Aberdeen Police Department were called to the Exxon, 7 N. Philadelphia Blvd, around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in reference to an attempted robbery. An employee told officers that a black male entered the store with an unknown weapon in his hand that was covered […]
Archives for May 2015
Whiteley: “Stop Putting Race-Dividing Racial Descriptions in Your Reporting and Advertisements”
From H. LeRoy Whiteley, Jr.: Gentlemen Partly because of Baltimore’s unrest, we hear that legislation will be introduced to make racial profiling a felony offense. We hope the definition of racial profiling will be appropriately defined to change the perception or view of races different from our own. In our humble opinion, you, our media, […]
Society of Italian American Businessmen Donates $15,000 to The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
From The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, Inc.: The Society of Italian American Businessmen (SIAB) hosted their second annual spring gala on April 17, 2015 at the Richlin Ballroom to honor The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region (The Arc NCR). The organization made a generous donation of $15,000 to support The Arc NCR’s mission to support individuals […]
“Alarming” 45% Increase in Newborn Babies Suffering Withdrawal in Harford County; Department of Community Services to Host Discussion on Drug-Exposed Newborns
From Harford County government: A newborn baby shouldn’t have to suffer the pain of substance abuse withdrawal, but nearly 100 Harford County newborns did just that in 2013, representing an alarming 45% increase from 2012. The Harford County Department of Community Services Office of Drug Control Policy, in partnership with Upper Chesapeake Health and the […]
Aberdeen Police Participate in Event with Indy Racing Champion Mario Andretti
From the Aberdeen Police Department: The Community Policing Unit participated in the grand opening of Firestone Complete Auto Care on May 1, 2015. This event was open to the public and featured the legendary Monster Truck BIGFOOT and four decade Indy Racing Champion Mario Andretti. Sergeant A. Severn and Officer J. Adams participated by displaying […]
Del. Szeliga: “Human Trafficking is Happening Right Here in Maryland”
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: Dear Friends: There are two events coming up this week. The National Day of Prayer has numerous events going on across our state and nation tomorrow, May 7th. If you are unable to attend an event, I hope you can find five minutes at noon tomorrow to pray for our nation. […]
Road Closures Planned During Reconstruction of Watervale Road Bridge Over Winters Run
From Harford County government: The following roads will be closed to all through traffic on or about Monday, May 18, 2015 for approximately seven months for reconstruction of Watervale Road bridge over Winters Run. Watervale Rd. will be closed at the bridge over Winters Run between Mt. Soma Ct. and Vale Rd. Vale Rd./N. Tollgate […]
Aberdeen Native Shanice Lewis Crowned Miss Bel Air Independence Day 2015
From The Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc: The Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., the non-profit all-volunteer group that produces the parade, fireworks and all other events in the Town of Bel Air each July 4th, proudly announces that Shanice Lewis, a native of Aberdeen, has been selected as Miss Bel Air Independence Day […]
