From Harford Community College: Harford Community College student Giavanna Tserkis recently provided emotional testimony in Annapolis in support of College Promise Programs that would allow eligible state residents to attend Maryland community colleges tuition-free. Gia, who does not qualify for financial aid, described the personal challenge of working three jobs to pay for her college […]
Hickory Valvoline Oil Change, Office Building, Restaurant on DAC Agenda
From Friends of Harford: Development Advisory Committee Meeting Notice Meeting Time: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 9:00am Meeting Place: 220 South Main Street, Belair MD- First Floor Conference Room AGENDA 1. Valvoline Instant oil well surveillance Change – Preliminary Located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Pritt Land and Conowingo Road (Route 1). Tax […]
Sen. Jennings: “Bill Gives Foreign Nationals the Same Rights as Poll Watchers When it Comes to Observing Our Electoral Process”
From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Bill Introduced to Give Rights to International Election Observers This week, a terrible piece of legislation (SB 190) was considered in the Senate that would give the following rights to International Election Observers: Vote- Entrance to the polling place one-half hour before the polls open. – Entrance/presence at the polling […]
Harford Community College Honors Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College has named Michael Bishop, its first All-American in men’s soccer, and Lisa Parr Still, a record-setting, All-American women’s lacrosse player, to the HCC Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018. The College honored the Class of 2018 on February 2 during a special ceremony in advance of the […]
Edgewood Man Sentenced in Felony Theft Scheme
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced that Jamar Marlyn Jones, 31, of Edgewood, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on one count of felony theft scheme having a value of at least $10,000 but less than $100,000. Jones’ theft scheme began in February 2013 and continued through […]
Havre de Grace Doctor and Woman Arrested for Illegally Issuing and Distributing Prescription Drugs
From the Havre de Grace Police Department: On February 9, 2018 the Havre de Grace Police Operations unit concluded a 10 month narcotics investigation resulting in the arrests of Dr. Thomas Francis Burke ,and Lindsay Nichole Smith of 200 block of Point Way in Havre de Grace. With the assistance of the DEA, Harford County […]
County Departments Merged to Create Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development; Parrish Named Director
From Harford County government: County Executive Barry Glassman issued an executive order today consolidating two county departments to create the Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development. The new office will improve efficiencies and strengthen opportunities for business development and community stability with a focus on jobs, transportation, and housing. Effective immediately, Leonard Parrish, […]
Del. Lisanti: Pair of Bills Prohibit Motor Vehicle Insurance Discrimination
From Del. Mary Ann Lisanti: Dear Friends, As many of you know, I have the great privilege to sit on the House Economic Matters Committee (ECM) while serving in the Maryland General Assembly. My committee deals with a large scope of issues including economic development, alcoholic beverages, public utilities, insurance and business regulation, consumer protection, […]