From the Aberdeen Police Department: On February 13, 2018 officers responded to a traffic complaint near the CSX tracks at W. Bel Air Avenue & Law Street, but instead ended up in a foot chase with an armed person. While handling the traffic complaint an alert Officer Pietrogiacomo observed Ramone Armstrong, a person known to […]
Joppa Detective Among Baltimore City Police Officers Convicted in Federal Racketeering Conspiracy
From the U.S. Prosecutor’s Office in Baltimore: On February 12, 2018 a federal jury has convicted Detective Daniel Thomas Hersl, age 47, of Joppa, Maryland and Detective Marcus Roosevelt Taylor, age 30, of Glen Burnie, Maryland for racketeering conspiracy and racketeering offenses, including robbery and overtime fraud. The conviction was announced by Acting United […]
Sump Pump Failure May Have Sparked Kingsville Fire; Dog Escapes, Cat Dies in Blaze
A failing sump pump may have sparked a fire that seriously damaged a home and killed a family pet in Kingsville on Sunday afternoon. Just after noon on Sunday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1700 block of Old Joppa Road in Kingsville for the report of a dwelling fire in a one-story, single family […]
Sen. Jennings: “I am Concerned about the Impact of High Voltage Power Line Projects that are Planned to Traverse Northern Harford and Baltimore Counties”
From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Progress on Tax Reform The federal 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that was passed in December simplified and reduced federal taxes for the vast majority (71%) of Marylanders. In fact, under this new plan, Marylanders will save $2.8 billion dollars in federal taxes each year, and more than […]
Candidates Colvin, Berkowitz, Johnson Discuss Campaigns for Congress, Delegation, County Council
From teh New Harford Democratic Club: Minutes of the New Harford Democratic Club Wednesday, January 3, at the Aberdeen Holiday Inn Express President Steve Johnson opened the meeting at 7:03 pm Johnson led those present in a pledge to the flag. Johnson welcomed, Circuit Court Judge Paul Ishak and former Aberdeen Mayor Mike Bennett. He […]
Presidential Medal of Freedom Honoree Rev. Dr. C. T. Vivian to Visit Harford Community College
From Harford Community College: A strategist in the movement spearheaded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Freedom Rider, Civil and Voting Rights Activist, Humanitarian, Social Justice Advocate, Crusader for Justice, and Presidential Medal of Freedom Honoree. Reverend Dr. C. T. Vivian will visit Harford Community College on Thursday, February […]
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Search Underway; Public Forums Set
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County (Board) has begun the search process for a new superintendent of schools for Harford County Public Schools (HCPS). Barbara P. Canavan, current superintendent of schools, announced her retirement effective June 30, 2018. In order to implement an equitable and transparent search, the Board […]
Harford County Public Schools Announces Top 5 Contenders for County Teacher of the Year
From Harford County Public Schools: The top five finalists for the 2018 Harford County Teacher of the Year award have been released and are listed in alphabetical order below. The judging panel had a difficult and unenviable task again this year with many outstanding teachers nominated for the award. Amanda Roberts, Harford Technical High School […]
