From State Sen. Bob Cassilly: Friends, I am very disappointed that the General Assembly voted this week to override Governor Hogan’s veto of Senate Bill – 639 / House Bill 1758. Those bills remove the authority county the Superintendents of Schools and Boards of Education currently have to dismiss teachers for incompetency or willful neglect […]
Harford County Public Schools to Break Ground for New Havre de Grace Middle/High School
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools will ceremoniously break ground for the new Havre de Grace Middle/High School on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., rain or shine. The event, which will be held at Havre de Grace Middle School, will include representatives from the Board of Education of Harford County, […]
Sen. Jennings: Democrats “Used Our Kids as a Pawn in Their Political Vendetta”
From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Even though the last full week of session is coming to a close, things in Annapolis are far from quiet. With the general election this fall, Democrats are still laser-focused on using their majority to play political games instead of tackling issues that would bring real, common sense reform to […]
Rep. Harris: Fighting the Opioid Epidemic Must Be a Community Effort
From Congressman Andy Harris: On April 5, Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued an advisory encouraging more Americans to carry naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement in support of this advisory: “President Trump and Governor Hogan are working hard to […]
Edgewood Man Killed in Wrong Way Crash On I-695 in Baltimore County
From Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a wrong way crash on I-695 in Baltimore County early this morning that killed both drivers. The first victim is identified as Jorene Long, 88, of York, PA. She was the driver and sole occupant of a 2003 Subaru Forester. She was pronounced […]
Bel Air High’s Stanton Named 2018 Harford County Teacher of the Year
From Harford County Public Schools: Paula Stanton, Ph.D., English teacher at Bel Air High School and 24- year veteran teacher, eight of which were for Harford County Public Schools (HCPS), was named the 2018 HCPS Teacher of the Year during a surprise announcement at the 24th Annual Harford County Teacher of the Year Banquet. The […]
Harford County Education Association Endorses Glassman for Re-Election as County Executive
From the Harford County Education Association: The Harford County Education Association (HCEA) and Harford Educational Services Council (HCESC) proudly announced their endorsement of Barry Glassman for re-election as Harford County Executive. Mr. Glassman has demonstrated a steadfast and unwavering support of public education during his first term as County Executive, as well as, throughout his […]
Annie’s Playground in Fallston to Close for John Carroll Students to Repaint Faded Artwork
From Harford County government: Annie’s Playground in Fallston will be closed for two days in April for murals and artwork that have faded over the past 12 years to be repainted by student volunteers from The John Carroll School. Harford County Parks & Rec will close the playground and nearby pavilion located at Edgeley Grove […]
