From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Michael Francis Chaney, age 72, of Whiteford, Maryland, today to five years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession and distribution of child pornography. Judge Motz also ordered that upon his release from prison Chaney must […]
Archives for September 2016
Harford School Superintendent Invites Citizen Input on FY18 Operating Budget Town Hall Set for Oct. 13
From Harford County Public Schools: As part of the process to develop Harford County Public Schools’ (HCPS) Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) Operating Budget, Superintendent of Schools Barbara P. Canavan is hosting a series of sessions to gather input from internal and external stakeholders. A Town Hall for the general public will take place on Thursday, […]
Harford County Bar Foundation Appoints Jennifer Vido Executive Director
From the Harford County Bar Foundation: Harford County Bar Foundation has appointed Jennifer L. Vido executive director. Vido previously served as development director of the Bel Air-based foundation. As executive director, Vido markets the foundation’s services to targeted populations and the public; implements and staffs brief advice clinics and seminars; seeks grant funding to support […]
Harford Family House 8th Annual “Hope in Handbags” Event Raises Nearly $26,000 for Homeless Families with Children
From Harford Family House: The Harford County community came out in full force to support Harford Family House’s 8th Annual Silent Purse Auction and Retail Sale on September 9th-10th at the Bel Air Armory. This year the event raised nearly $26,000, which was the most successful in its eight years running. Attendees were able to […]
County Councilman Perrone: “County Council Positions Aren’t Supposed to be Careers. If Our Pay is Inadequate, We Can Always Step Down”
From Harford County Councilman Mike Perrone Jr.: The Possibility of a Raise for the Next County Council On October 11, at 6:15 pm in the Council Chamber, a public hearing will be held on Bill 16-023, which would raise the salaries of the 2018-2022 County Council by approximately 18% (from the current $36,750 to $43,500). […]
Harford County Public Schools Annual College and Career Fair Set for Oct. 11 at HCC
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) will host its annual College and Career Fair on Tuesday, October 11, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Harford Community College APGFCU Arena. With more than 130 colleges exhibiting, the fair modernizes college admissions and makes the process easier and more cost-effective by bringing […]
Bel Air Coffee Talk Sept. 21: Veterans Information Fair; Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra; Plants and Springhouses
From Harford County Councilman “Capt’n” Jim McMahan and Bel Air Commissioner Susan Burdette: CALLING ALL VETERANS MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 1030hrs to 1330 hrs. BEL AIR ARMORY VETERANS INFORMATION FAIR INFORMATION — FOOD AND comradeship NO BS HERE! JUST THE SKINNY ON VETERAN’S NEEDS CONGRATULATIONS TO Sheldon Bair and the SUSQUEHANNA SYMPHONY […]
Bel Air High School Bicentennial Celebration to Begin with Showcase of Bobcats’ Athletic Teams
From the Bel Air High School Athletic Department: The 1927 edition of El Adios, the Bel Air High School yearbook states, “The present Bel Air Grammar and High School is merely a continuation of the old Bel Air Academy, and back to the beginning of that Institution must we look for the history of the […]