From the Bep Air Police Department: At approximately 8 pm Wednesday a 17 year veteran with the Bel Air Police Department was involved in a departmental vehicle crash at the intersection of Baltimore Pike (Business Route 1) and Route 24 (Veterans Memorial Highway). The officer, who was making a left turn from southbound Route 1 […]
Archives for 2019
Harford County Public Schools Announces Top 5 Contenders for 2019 Harford County Teacher of the Year
From Harford County Public Schools: The top five finalists for the 2019 Harford County Teacher of the Year award have been released and are listed in alphabetical order below. The judging panel had a difficult and unenviable task again this year with many outstanding teachers nominated for the award. Rebecca Martinek, North Harford Middle School […]
Sen. Gallion: Fair Milk Labeling Bill Passes in Maryland State Senate
From State Sen. Jason Gallion: Legislation to create fair labeling for imitation milk products has now passed the Maryland State Senate with strong bipartisan support (36-10). Senator Gallion sponsored SB 922, which would bring truth in labeling to imitation milk products. This legislation aims to have the FDA live up to their own definition of […]
‘Food, Farmers and Community: Opening the Dialogue,’ Attracts Capacity Crowd, Focuses on Harford’s Agriculture, Food System
From Harford Community College: A capacity crowd of 150 people, a mix of farmers and community members, attended “Food, Farmers and Community: Opening the Dialogue,” March 16 at Harford Community College. The half-day symposium focused on Harford County’s agriculture and food system and the advantages of buying local as well as exposing new techniques used […]
Harford Community College Considering Edgewood Campus
From Harford Community College: Last month, Harford Community College was presented with the findings of a study conducted by MGT Consulting Group to determine the feasibility of a satellite campus on the southern Route 40 corridor. The proposed satellite campus would address obstacles faced by students in the southernmost reaches of Harford County, including limited […]
“Total Betrayal”: Gov. Hogan on Trump Administration’s Cuts to Chesapeake Bay Program
From the Office of the Governor of Maryland: Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, which would drastically cut funding for Chesapeake Bay restoration: “As Governor of Maryland and Chairman of the Chesapeake Executive Council, protecting the Chesapeake Bay remains one of my top priorities. […]
Harford Community College Awarded Nearly $100,000 National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
From Harford Community College: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced an award of $97,118 to Harford Community College (HCC) for “Active Learning and Student Engagement in the Humanities: Understanding the Civil Rights Movement in Harford County, Maryland.” The grant is for a three-year project involving student research and oral history, curriculum development, community […]
Glen Cove Road Bridge Reopened in Darlington
From Harford County government: Glen Cove Road Bridge #155 between Franklin Church Road and Dublin Road (MD Route 440) in Darlington has been reopened to all through traffic. The bridge had been closed since August due to flooding. This is a temporary, one-lane bridge and drivers are urged to use caution when crossing. A permanent […]
