A 121-foot tall Bigtooth Aspen, discovered growing along a popular hiking trail in Rocks State Park last week, has been crowned a new Maryland State Champion as part of the Maryland Big Tree Program. The Maryland Big Tree Program is an effort to measure and catalog the largest trees of each species within the state. […]
Man Hospitalized after Abingdon Townhouse Fire; Blaze Extinguished by Residential Sprinkler System
A 36-year-old man was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after suffering from smoke inhalation in an Abingdon townhouse fire. On Sunday, at about 12:25 p.m., 40 firefighters from Abingdon, Joppa and Bel Air responded to the 600 block of North Branch Court in Abingdon where a two-story wood frame townhouse was ablaze. At the […]
Homeless Man Arrested on Kidnapping Charges; Allegedly Lured 5-Yr-Old Boy Away from Carsins Run Soccer Fields Toward Cornfield
A middle-aged homeless man with an extensive criminal history was arrested Saturday for kidnapping after he allegedly attempted to lure a young boy away from his mother and toward a cornfield near the sports fields in Carsins Run. Brian Hamilton Childress, 49, of no fixed address, was arrested by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and […]
Aberdeen Agenda Sept. 26: Ethics Ordinance Adoption Oct. 10; Vehicle and Equipment Bids for Aberdeen Proving Ground Waste Water Treatment Plant
During its legislative session Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council will discuss the elements of the city’s new Public Ethics Ordinance, which is currently slated for adoption on October 10. The proposed ordinance would delineate provisions and rules for an Ethics Commission; conflicts of interest; lobbying; and financial disclosure for local elected officials, candidates for […]
McGrady Files for Mayor, Garner Seek Re-Election in Aberdeen Races; Former Candidate Adolph First to File in Bel Air Election
Still more than a month away, the 2011 municipal election races in Aberdeen and Bel Air are slowly beginning to attract candidates to the ballots. The first official challenger has filed for office in Aberdeen, as Patrick McGrady will be opposing Mayor Mike Bennett’s re-election bid. And the last remaining incumbent, Aberdeen City Councilman Bruce […]
Bel Air Agenda Sept. 19: Development Regulations Codification; Rockfield Foundation Lease; Cultural Arts Film Festival
The Bel Air Town Commissioner’s are expected to discuss the Rockfield Foundation Lease and an ordinance codifying certain development regulations during their Monday night meeting. Also Monday night, the town commissioners will announce several upcoming public events including September’s Lunch Time Open Air Concerts, the Bel Air Police Department & Bel Air Lions Club’s Child […]
Havre de Grace Agenda Sept. 19: Recognition for Vulcan Materials
It’s a lean meeting for the Havre de Grace City Council Monday night, with the only official business on the agenda being the special recognition of Vulcan Materials. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall. The full agenda is listed below: COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA September 19, 2011 1. Call to Order 2. Roll […]
Aberdeen Mayor Bennett and 3 of 4 City Council Members Seek Re-Election; Mayor Hopes for Incumbent Sweep in November Election
Saying “it’s a good council to work with and that makes all the difference in the world,” Aberdeen Mayor Mike Bennett hopes he and the four incumbent members of the city council will be voted back into office this November 8 and return to work at City Hall – this time without having to worry […]
