From the Social Security Administration: With consumer prices down over the past year, monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 65 million Americans will not automatically increase in 2016. The Social Security Act provides for an automatic increase in Social Security and SSI benefits if there is an increase in inflation […]
Archives for October 2015
Federal Judge’s Decision Means Recall of Maryland Confederate Flag License Plates Can Begin This Year
From the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland: Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that the recall of Maryland license plates bearing the Confederate flag could begin this fall after a federal judge agreed on Thursday to lift a 1997 injunction that prohibited taking them out of circulation. U.S. District Judge Marvin J. Garbis […]
Friends of Harford: Bill Adding Large Parcel of Agricultural Land to Fallston Sewer Subdistrict Deserves to Fail
From Friends of Harford: Friends of Harford believes Bill 15-027 (Fallston Commercial Corridor Sewer Subdistrict) should be voted down. Its purpose is to “include additional properties within the Fallston Commercial Corridor Sewer Subdistrict”. The Bill expands the Fallston sewer subdistrict to add: – some older residential properties whose septic systems may be failing, and – […]
Harford County Board of Education Reviews Presentations on Pre-Kindergarten and Transportation; Retiree Benefit Trustee Appointed
From Harford County Public Schools: 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: Board Comments No public comment this evening Old Business: – Approved Consent Agenda: – […]
Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company Mourns Loss of Member Bill Frank; Former Abingdon First Assistant Fire Chief
From the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.: The Officers and Members of the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company (JMVFC) announce the death of active member William (Bill) Frank. Bill leaves behind a wife, two children and a large family that loved him. Bill was born on November 29, 1972. He died unexpectedly Monday morning, October 12, […]
Hess Road Reopening Following Bridge Replacement Project
From Harford County government: Due to the completion of the Hess Road Bridge replacement project, Hess Rd. between MD Route 146 and Old York Rd. will be reopened to all through traffic as of Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the close of business. If you have any questions, please call 410-638-3217 extension 2442.
Outstanding Volunteers Honored at 29th Annual Harford’s Most Beautiful People Awards
From Harford County government: The selflessness of outstanding local volunteers brought the audience to tears, and to its feet, at the 29th Annual Harford’s Most Beautiful People Awards held October 8 at the Bel Air Church of the Nazarene. Each of the 31 nominees was celebrated at the inspirational event emceed by WJZ-TV’s Kristy Breslin […]
7th Annual Town of Bel Air Film Festival Kicks off at Bel Air Armory Oct. 15-17
From the Town of Bel Air Film Festival: The Town of Bel Air, in conjunction with the Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission, announces the 7th Annual Town of Bel Air Film Festival to be held October 15-17, 2015 at the Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street in Bel Air. This year’s film lineup […]