From Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna, Inc.: Maurice James served in the U.S. Air Force during the late 1950s, primarily working as an aircraft mechanic. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Air Force, he joined the Navy for three years. Following his military career, he worked in a variety of occupations. He and his wife, […]
Harford County Executive Glassman Proposes to Protect Nearly 2,500 Acres from Development in FY19
From Harford County government: Harford County will permanently protect 2,425 acres of farmland from development under a series of bills introduced to the County Council Tuesday at the request of County Executive Barry Glassman. If approved, the legislation would allow the county to execute contracts eliminating 211 development rights through easements on 22 farms. The […]
Harford County Fights Opioid Abuse with Innovative “Deterra Rx” Pouches for Safe Disposal of Unused Medications
From Harford County government: Harford County’s Office of Drug Control Policy, in partnership with Aberdeen Proving Ground, is helping to distribute 10,000 free Deterra Rx pouches for citizens to safely dispose of their unused prescription medications. The pouches contain a water-soluble inner pod containing active carbon. When filled with warm water, the inner pod dissolves, […]
Bottom Road Over Little Gunpowder Falls in Fallston to Close for Bridge Repairs
From Harford County government: The Baltimore County Department of Public Works will be closing Bottom Road over the Little Gunpowder Falls, near Guyton Road, to all traffic including emergency vehicles on or about Wednesday, May 16, 2018 for approximately one day to complete repairs to the bridge. Please make other arrangements if you travel on […]
Harford County Board of Education Announces Finalists for Superintendent Search
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County (Board) conducted the second round of interviews on May 5, 2018, with four candidates for Superintendent of Schools. Based on those interviews, the Board selected two candidates to move forward as finalists. The finalists, whose pictures and bios are available below, will each […]
Harford County Opens Agricultural Center in Street to Improve Efficiency, Collaboration for Ag Community
From Harford County government: County Executive Barry Glassman welcomed area officials on Saturday, May 5 for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at Harford County’s new Agricultural Center located at 3525 Conowingo Road in Street. Operating since January, the Center successfully consolidated several agencies serving the agricultural community under one roof to improve efficiency and collaboration. The Center […]
Kreamer Endorsed for Senate 34 by Pro-Choice MD PAC; Sole Harford Endorsement
From Barbara Osborn Kreamer: The Pro-Choice Maryland PAC of the National Abortion Rights Action League has endorsed Barbara Osborn Kreamer for the Maryland Senate. Kreamer, a former two-term Delegate to the MD General Assembly and Harford County Councilwoman, is running in the Democratic Primary June 26th. “Reproductive freedom is a profoundly important right for women,” […]
Rep. Harris Applauds President Trump’s Decision to Seek New Iran Nuclear Agreement; Rescissions Request
From Congressman Andy Harris: Rep. Harris Applauds Decision to Seek New Iran Nuclear Agreement WASHINGTON, DC: On May 8, President Trump announced his intention to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly referred to as the Iran nuclear deal, and seek a new agreement. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement […]