From Harford County government: On Wednesday, November 16, Harford County parents and caregivers are invited to “feed awareness” by having dinner with their families and talking to their children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The first annual Harford County Night of Conversation for families with children in pre-school through high school is being […]
Archives for October 2016
Malfunctioning Fireplace Blamed for Blaze that Destroyed Pylesville House
A two-story wood framed Pylesville home was destroyed by fire this week due to a malfunction in a wood burning fireplace. Just before 2 a.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 5300 block of Rocks Road in Pylesville for a reported dwelling fire. The fire was discovered by the homeowner in the interior […]
Abingdon Man Ignites House, Self After Spilling Fuel on Fire
An Abingdon man sustained serious burns this week after he accidentally spilled fuel into the fireplace, igniting a house fire and himself in the process. Just before 10:30 pm on Wednesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3600 block of Wolf Trail Drive in Abingdon for a reported dwelling fire with burn injury. The owner […]
8th Annual Hurd 5K Run & Kids Trick or Treat Walk Saturday at Harford Community College
From Harford Community College: The 8th Annual Heather L. Hurd 5K Run & Kids Trick or Treat Walk, presented by the Kent Schwab Allstate Agency, will kick off Halloween weekend on Saturday, October 29, at Harford Community College. On-site registration for the 5K takes place in the Susquehanna Center Auxiliary Gymnasium from 8 to 8:45 […]
Harford County Seeks “Expressions of Interest” for Mixed-Use Development Opportunity in Downtown Bel Air
From Harford County government: Harford County government is seeking “Expressions of Interest” in one of the last major development opportunities in the vibrant downtown area of Bel Air. The official request has been posted on the county website for mixed-use development of county-owned property covering roughly two-thirds of the block bounded by Main Street, Churchville […]
Man Arrested on Felony Drug Warrant; Aberdeen Police Officer Injured During Struggle
From the Aberdeen Police Department: During the past month the Aberdeen Police Department has been conducting an investigation into illegal drug sales occurring around the Amtrak station and its surrounding properties. This area was recognized by citizens at a recent community meeting as an area of concern. As a result of the public’s complaint this […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed in Octover; Health Department Urges Women to be Screened
From the Harford County Health Department: This year approximately 4,880 Maryland women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 820 will die from the disease, making breast cancer the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. One of the best tools available to reduce breast cancer deaths is the screening mammogram. The Harford County Health […]
Edgewood Middle School Student Named 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Award Honoree; Youngest of 4 Youth Nationwide Recognized for ‘Helping and Leading Others’
From We Cancerve Movement, Inc.” We Cancerve Movement Founder Grace E. G. Callwood, age 12, of Harford County, is a 2016 NICKELODEON HALO AWARDS Honoree, and will be recognized during a concert special honoring her and three other young community leaders who are changing the world by “Helping and Leading Others” (HALO). The concert, which […]
