Unable to reach an extension on a contract to purchase coveted property at the intersection of Route 924 and Plumtree Road, Walmart has ended its years-long, highly-controversial planned relocation and construction of a Supercenter store on the Bel Air site. For longer than four years, Walmart proposed to build a 186,000 sq. ft. Bel Air […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office to Discontinue Aviation Unit
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: [July 7, 2015, Bel Air, MD] At a meeting on July 7, 2015, Sheriff Gahler announced to members of his Command Staff and County Officials that the Harford County Sheriff’s Office aviation program was being discontinued. Safety, cost, focus, and usage were cited by Sheriff Gahler as the reasons […]
Susquehannock Wildlife Society to Manage DNR Site; Future Park Will Include Wildlife Center
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: (Bel Air, MD) – – Susquehannock Wildlife Society has partnered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for management of a newly acquired Harford County property, to protect and enhance the sensitive habitat and begin work on what will become the region’s first dedicated wildlife center. The property – […]
Maryland Watch: 1st Term Martin O’Malley vs 2nd Term Martin O’Malley
Martin O’Malley criticized Hillary Clinton for “finally” coming around on gay marriage and saying that “leadership is about making the right decision, and the best decision before sometimes it becomes entirely popular.” On illegal immigration he told Politico that “I’ve never hesitated on these issues even when some would say it was politically risky.” And […]
American Alligator Found Dead in Harford County; Reinforces Dangers of Releasing Pets into Wild
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: A five-foot long, 50-pound American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) found dead in Harford County on Friday is believed to have been an exotic pet, released into the wild when its owner could no longer care for the growing reptile. Not only did the alligator pose a threat to animals already living […]
Route 24 Through Rocks State Park Set to Re-Open; Planning to Resume on Next Stage of Roadway Improvements
The $6 million project to stabilize the slopes of Deer Creek along a section of Route 24 through Rocks State Park is nearing completion. The roadway, which has been closed for nearly nine months, is slated to re-open shortly and planning on the next phases of the project are expected to resume this summer. In […]
Harford County Executive Glassman Proposes “Fiscally Responsible” FY2016 Budget; No Increase in Taxes, Record Funding for Education
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman has proposed a fiscally responsible budget for fiscal year 2016 that is nearly $3 million smaller overall than last year with no tax increases, yet provides record funding for school system operations and merit-based pay increases for qualifying county employees. In his first budget as county […]
Five to Join Edgewood High Hall of Fame; Riley, Moyer, Melfa, Kimmel, Daughaday to be Inducted June 3
From the Edgewood High School Hall of Fame Committee: Four Alumni and one former teacher will be added to the Edgewood High School Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies to be held at the school on the EHS Class of 2015’s Commencement Day, June 3rd. The five will bring to 41 the number of Alumni, […]
