Hoping to avoid another tragedy like the apartment fire that killed two people last week or the near-tragedy from carbon monoxide poisoning that was narrowly avoided on Congress Avenue Friday, Havre de Grace’s mayor and city council are forging ahead with an ordinance which would require city residences, businesses, and buildings to have working smoke […]
As Election Nears, Harford Candidates Work To Differentiate Themselves From Their Opponents
The 2010 Gubernatorial General Election is a week away and the more than 30 local candidates on the ballot in Harford County are working overtime to differentiate themselves from their opponents and convince voters why they are the best choice to represent them in office. One week ago, the candidates running for the local senate, […]
Final Campaign Push Brings Gov. O’Malley to Harford Community College
On the heels of former Gov. Bob Ehrlich’s visit to Bel Air last weekend, Gov. Martin O’Malley is scheduled to make a stop in Harford County this week as he visits Harford Community College on Tuesday, October 26 Ehrlich was in town on Saturday afternoon promoting early voting and rallying his base near the Bel […]
Of Words and Wives: Helton and Jacobs Reignite Old Rivalry in State Senate Race
He’s authorized robo-calls criticizing her for frequently missing key legislative votes. She’s started a website of supporters, featuring testimony from his ex-wife. This is classic Art Helton and Nancy Jacobs at their finest. For those who enjoy their political campaigns with a touch of mud, the Helton/Jacobs rematch for the District 34 (Route 40 corridor […]
Early General Election Voting Underway in Harford County
The first day of early voting for the 2010 Gubernatorial General Election got underway in Harford County Friday morning with long lines outside the doors of the Bel Air library. About 25 people turned out to vote before 10 a.m. (there was some confusion as to whether early voting started at 9 or 10 a.m.) […]
Harford’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For September 2010
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities. Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in September 2010: 7-Eleven Store #11634 5 Bynum Road Forest Hill, MD 21050 Violations: Potentially hazardous food must be held at […]
Aberdeen Councilwoman Elliott Says Police Chief’s Dismissal Was “Politics As Usual”
The day after longtime Aberdeen Police Chief Randy Rudy was informed his contract would not be renewed and he was being put on immediate administrative leave, a city council member is claiming the chief’s dismissal has less to do with pointing the police department in a new direction and more to do with a small […]
Aberdeen City Council Votes 3-2 Against Contract Renewal for Police Chief Rudy
A decade after he was sworn in, and three months before his contract officially expires, Aberdeen Police Chief Randy Rudy has been told his services will no longer be needed by the City of Aberdeen. During an executive session held Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council voted 3-2 to not renew the contract of the […]
