From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees on Thursday, July 13, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department, will offer “cooling centers” at all library branches during normal business hours. On Thursdays, Harford libraries are open […]
Gov. Hogan Administration Funds $170,000 for Harford County to Fight Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
From the Office of the Governor of Maryland: Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center, Department of Health, and the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention today announced more than $22 million to fight the heroin and opioid epidemic. Eighty percent will go to Maryland’s 24 local jurisdictions and service providers to fund prevention, enforcement, and […]
Harford County’s 13th Annual Drug Prevention Symposium Draws 300 Attendees
From Harford County government: More than 300 individuals and 20 exhibitors from throughout Maryland participated in the 2017 Harford County Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Symposium held June 22 at Bel Air High School. The 13th annual drug symposium was hosted by Harford County Community Services’ Office of Drug Control Policy and featured keynote speaker […]
Harford County Health Officer Susan Kelly Retires; Ends 46-Year Career with Department
From the Harford County Health Department: Dr. Russell Moy Named Acting Health Officer Effective July 1, 2017 After 46 years at the Harford County Health Department, Health Officer Susan Kelly retired on July 1, 2017. Kelly began her career in 1971 as a sanitarian and later became the Director of Environmental Health. After her predecessor […]
Winners Announced in Harford County’s Anti-Heroin Video Competition for Youth; Top Entries Debut in Local Movie Theaters
From Harford County government: “How would you keep your friends from abusing drugs?” Winners in Harford County’s video competition for youth answered that question in gripping public service announcements set to debut in local movie theaters on June 30. The video competition invited young people ages 11 – 18 to create 30-second videos warning their […]
PAWS for People Training Sessions Set for Potential Pet Therapy Teams
From PAWs for People: What: PAWS for People Training Sessions for Potential Pet Therapy Teams When: Thursdays, July 6th (Orientation) and 20th (Training) 5:00 – 8:00 PM Both sessions required Where: Harford County Sheriff’s Office 45 S. Main Street Bel Air, MD 21014 Who should attend? Anyone with a gentle, people-friendly pet who is interested […]
4th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk Raises $125,000 for Cancer LifeNet
From the Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation: The Fourth Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk raised $125,000 for Cancer LifeNet the morning of June 3 at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. One thousand participants and community partners walked the Ripken Mile–four laps along the warning track–on Leidos Field. Since the walk’s inception in 2014, more than $500,000 […]
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Hosts 6th Annual Taste of Cheer
From the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce: On Friday, April 28th, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce hosted its 6th annual Taste of Cheer at the American Legion in downtown Aberdeen. Over 100 guests sampled wine from eight countries selected by Jim’s Bottle Works as well as from Legends Vineyard and craft beers from Starr Hill Brewery. […]
