From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: Harford Crisis Center, the first of its kind in Maryland providing 24-hour behavioral, mental and addiction health services, provided a preview October 25 for more than 140 community, health and business leaders. It is the first co-located, co-funded, public-private partnership to offer behavioral health services in Maryland. Harford […]
Humane Society of Harford County Donates Four Pet Oxygen Masks to First Responders
From the Humane Society of Harford County: Pet parents can now breathe a little easier thanks to a donation of four Wag’N 02 Fur Life pet oxygen kits to the Harford County Department of Emergency Services (HCDES) from the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC). Last week HCDES officials stopped by the shelter to accept […]
Harford County Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 27
From Harford County government: In the interest of public safety, public health & the environment, on Saturday, October 27, 2018, Harford County will be participating in the Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. You may turn in your unused/expired medications for safe disposal on Saturday, October 27th, between 10AM […]
Baity Building Re-Dedicated at Highland Commons
From the Highland Community Association: On Tuesday, October 16, Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, Highland Community Association Board members, local elected officials, and community members gathered at the Baity Building at Highland Commons for a re-dedication of the building following some much-needed improvements to the over 100 year old building. The repairs could not have […]
Aberdeen Police Investigate Motel Home Invasion with Shot Fired
From the Aberdeen Police Department: On Saturday, October 20, 2018, Aberdeen police responded to a report of a home invasion with shots fired. At approximately 2:07 AM, officers responded to the 600 block of S. Philadelphia Road where they spoke with a male and female victim. Investigation revealed the victims were inside a motel room […]
Man Arrested for Assault During Vehicle Repossession in Darlington
From Maryland State Police: A Delaware man was arrested earlier this week in Harford County after he allegedly assaulted the driver of a vehicle he was attempting to repossess during his pursuit of her down Rt.1 that ended when he lifted her vehicle into the air while she remained inside. The suspect is identified as […]
Abingdon Man Indicted for Possession of Child Pornography
From the Harford County Child Advocacy Center: An Abingdon man was indicted after a Harford County Child Advocacy Center investigation developed evidence supporting charges of possession of child pornography. The defendant is identified as John Doran, 67, of Abingdon, MD. Investigators became involved after a tip from a concerned citizen led to a search and […]
Bakerfield Elementary School Teacher Named Finalist for Presidential Award
From Harford County Public Schools: The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science teaching. Chelsea Davies, Title I Teacher Specialist at Bakerfield Elementary School, has been selected as one of the top three finalists for the […]