From Harford Community College: A. Joyce Jackson was sworn in on September 9 at the Harford County Court House as a new member of the Harford Community College Board of Trustees, representing Councilmanic District A. She holds a Business Management degree from Camden County College and a Master of Human Services degree from Lincoln University. […]
Archives for September 2016
Comptroller Franchot to Present Silver Hammer Award to Patterson Mill; Visit Harford Community College
From the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland: Comptroller Peter Franchot will present the 2016 Silver Hammer Award for Cecil County to Charlestown Elementary School on Thursday morning. The award recognizes schools demonstrating fiscal prudence through superior facility maintenance. Charlestown Elementary earned a superior rating on its most recent state inspection. The Comptroller will then […]
Electrical Failure Sparks Fire in Belcamp Apartment
Just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, emergency responders were dispatched to the 4600 block of Annhurst Drive in Belcamp for a report of a fire in a one-story, end of the group, apartment. The fire was discovered by a neighbor and originated in the bathroom; caused accidentally by an electrical failure. Twenty-five firefighters from the […]
Section of Old Pylesville Road Near Street to Close for Bridge Maintenance Work
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Public Works will be temporarily closing Old Pylesville Road, near Street, between Maryland Route 165 and Street Road at the bridge over a tributary of Broad Creek. The bridge is located approximately 0.1 miles from Maryland Route 165. The closure to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, […]
Harford County Public Library Appoints Kristi Halford Foundation Director
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library has appointed Kristi S. Halford foundation director. She started her new position September 6. As foundation director, Halford develops and implements Harford County Public Library Foundation’s fundraising activities, including direct mail, capital campaigns, grants and special events to support the library’s programs and initiatives. Halford […]
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center Celebrates 20 Years; Open House Event Sept. 17
From Anita C. Leight Estuary Center: Twenty years ago, a unique partnership between federal, state and county resources came together to create one of Harford County’s hidden gems. The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center at Otter Point Creek is one of the few remaining large freshwater tidal marshes in the upper Chesapeake Bay accessible to […]
Bel Air Coffee Talk Sept. 12: Lunchtime Concert; Festival for the Arts; Springhouses of Harford County
From Harford County Councilman “Capt’n” Jim McMahan and Bel Air Commissioner Susan Burdette: Sept 16 LUNCHTIME CONCERT. Office Street near the Courthouse. Bel Air 1 PM SEPT 18 LIRIODENDRON ART GALLERY New exhibit. ‘FIVE WOMEN IN ART” 1 PM TO 4 PM ADMISSION IS FREE. SEP 18 BEL AIR FESTIVAL FOR THE ARTS 9 am […]
Kiss-A-Pig Contest Raises Over $45,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County
From the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County: Club members and staff of Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County are squealing with delight at the success of this year’s annual Kiss-A-Pig contest and fundraiser. Held in conjunction with the MD State BBQ Bash held in Bel Air on Friday, August 12, 2016, the […]
