Sixty percent of all registered voters in Harford County cast a ballot in Tuesday’s Gubernatorial General Election, returning to office mostly Republican incumbents and familiar political faces. Meanwhile, too close to call races in the Senate 34 District and Delegation District 34A appeared destined for recount. County Executive Barry Glassman, Sheriff Jeff Gahler, Clerk of […]
Fire Destroys Barns in Darlington and White Hall
A pair of Harford County barns were destroyed by fire in Darlington and White Hall within the last week. Just before 5:45 a.m. on August 20 emergency personnel were dispatched to the 2100 block of Trappe Church Road in Darlington for the report of a structure fire in a one-story masonry barn. Fifty firefighters from […]
Fire Destroys Vehicle, House in Edgewood; Man and Dog Escape Unharmed
A man and his dog escaped unharmed Saturday morning after a vehicle in the driveway of their Edgewood home caught fire and spread to the house. Just before 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 2900 block of Siwanoy Drive in Edgewood for a reported vehicle fire that had spread into a […]
Harford County Launches “Peaceful Alternatives” Program for School Communities
From Harford County government: Promoting peaceful solutions to conflict in school communities, Harford County Community Services has partnered with Harford County Public Schools to launch Peaceful Alternatives, a free program available in elementary through high school. The program supports a positive and safe learning environment through conflict resolution workshops, attendance mediation for families, and mediations […]
Investigators Seek Tips After Arson of Tow Truck in Edgewood
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is looking for information and tips related to the arson of a tow truck in Edgewood on Monday morning. Just before 5:30 a.m. on Monday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Beckon Drive and Agate Drive in Edgewood for a reported vehicle fire. The fire was discovered by […]
Fireplace Ashes Blamed for Sparking Belcamp Apartment Fire; 15 Residents Displaced
A three-alarm fire, which burned through an Belcamp apartment building early Thursday morning causing an estimated $1 million in damage and displacing 15 residents, is being blamed on discarded fireplace ashes. Just after 2:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1200 block of Raven Wood Court in Belcamp for a reported […]
Aberdeen Couple Escapes After Kerosene Heater Ignites House Fire
A husband and wife were able to escape without injuries on Wednesday evening, after an attempt to refuel a kerosene heater ignited a fire that quickly spread through their Aberdeen home. Just after 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1900 block of Bruce Road in Aberdeen for the report of a […]
Edgewood Family Jumps From Balcony to Escape Apartment Fire
A family of five, including an 88-year-old woman, were forced to escape a spreading fire by jumping from the second-floor balcony of their Edgewood apartment on Monday afternoon. Just after 3 p.m. on Monday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1700 block of Fountain Rock Way in Edgewood for a reported dwelling fire in a […]
