From Harford County Councilman “Capt’n” Jim McMahan: TO ALL CONCERNED To let you know that a CIM has been planned for Thursday July 21 2016 at 6:30 PM at the Richlin Ballroom to discuss the expansion of the Walmart at its present site. Seems like I heard a chorus or two telling them to consider […]
Archives for June 2016
Historic Darlington Church Damaged by Fire; Heat Gun Used to Strip Paint Ignited Blaze
Firefighters were called to a 150-year-old church in Darlington on Thursday morning after an exterior wall was accidentally set ablaze while being prepped for painting. Just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 2100 block of Shuresville Road for a fire at Darlington United Methodist Church. The church was being prepared […]
Baltimore Orioles Name Kevin Bradshaw Manager of Aberdeen IronBirds
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: The Baltimore Orioles have announced that Kevin Bradshaw will manage the Aberdeen IronBirds for the remainder of the 2016 season. Bradshaw will report to Aberdeen after beginning the 2016 season as the field coach for the Gulf Coast League Orioles. NOTES ON BRADSHAW: Bradshaw enters his first year as the field […]
APG Emergency Personnel Close Gate to Investigate Suspicious Vehicle; Military Dog Alerted for Potential Explosives
From the Aberdeen Proving Ground Garrison Public Affairs Office: APG emergency personnel have cleared the incident at the Maryland Avenue Gate (Route 715) area of APG and the installation has returned to normal operations. At approximately 9 a.m. this morning, a truck was being inspected by a Military Working Dog who alerted for potential explosives. […]
Lawn Mower Ignites Grass Clippings; Fire Destroys Churchville Shed
A Churchville homeowner lost his garage and numerous car parts on Tuesday after combustibles and grass clippings were ignited by a riding lawn mower. Yes. Lawnmowers can ignite and cause fire if not taken properly of. Always check the lawnmower reviews online or better yet just get a string trimmer. They are very portable and […]
2016 Harford County Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Symposium: Help, Understanding, Hope
From Harford County government: Bringing together 300 participants and 18 vendors in the fight against drug abuse, the 2016 Harford County Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Symposium was held on June 23 at Bel Air High School. Hosted by the Harford County Department of Community Services Office of Drug Control Policy, this year’s symposium featured […]
Harford County Board of Education Maintains Fee for Students Participating in Drama Program
From Harford County Public Schools: June 27, 2016 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 Recognitions: – Spring 2016 HCPS State Interscholastic Athletic Champions & […]
Shooter of Aberdeen Police Officer Pleads Guilty; Officer’s Eye Injured in Attack
From the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office: Tyler Testerman, 21, of Havre de Grace, Maryland plead guilty on June 27, 2016 to Attempted Second Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence in the shooting of Officer Jason Easton of the Aberdeen Police Department. Officer Easton, a 10-year […]
