From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman today announced plans to strengthen security in local public schools with nearly $1.2 million in new funding to be included in his proposed FY 2019 county budget. In a joint press conference with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Harford County Public Schools, and the Town of […]
3-Alarm Blaze Destroys Perryville Condominium
From the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office: A team of Deputy State Fire Marshals are working to determine the origin and cause of a blaze that extensively damaged a three and half story, 18-unit condominium building located at 18 Owens Landing Court in Perryville Nearly 100 firefighters responded to the scene from Cecil and Harford […]
Investigators Seek Tips After Arson of Tow Truck in Edgewood
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is looking for information and tips related to the arson of a tow truck in Edgewood on Monday morning. Just before 5:30 a.m. on Monday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Beckon Drive and Agate Drive in Edgewood for a reported vehicle fire. The fire was discovered by […]
Fireplace Ashes Blamed for Sparking Belcamp Apartment Fire; 15 Residents Displaced
A three-alarm fire, which burned through an Belcamp apartment building early Thursday morning causing an estimated $1 million in damage and displacing 15 residents, is being blamed on discarded fireplace ashes. Just after 2:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1200 block of Raven Wood Court in Belcamp for a reported […]
Boardman on Sheriff Gahler: “I Would Like To Know How Much The Gun Industry Is Giving Him”
From Christopher Boardman, candidate for Harford County Sheriff: Sheriff Jeff Gahler offers false arguments, but then he does not really have a record to point to. He is “disappointed” that I don’t “support” the 2nd Amendment. Really? Is he afraid I am going to single-handedly repeal it? That I will get majorities in both houses […]
Aberdeen Couple Escapes After Kerosene Heater Ignites House Fire
A husband and wife were able to escape without injuries on Wednesday evening, after an attempt to refuel a kerosene heater ignited a fire that quickly spread through their Aberdeen home. Just after 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1900 block of Bruce Road in Aberdeen for the report of a […]
Sheriff Gahler on Opponent: “It Is Disappointing To See A Supposed Candidate For This Office That Will Not Support Our Citizen’s Constitutional Rights”
From Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey R. Gahler: Dear Editor, In a letter to the editor last week, Mr. Christopher Boardman outlined his opposition of my support for our citizens’ 2nd Amendment Rights. Yes, I am a supporter of every law abiding citizen’s right to keep and bear arms and do not shy away from defending […]
Boardman: “There Are Some Things That I Do A Lot Better Than Others That Will Help Me Be A Very Good Sheriff”
From Christopher Boardman, candidate for Harford County Sheriff: When I first contemplated running for Sheriff of Harford County, one of the first things that occurred to me and to others was why I thought I could do this job when I’d never before been a policeman or sworn law enforcement official. That is a legitimate […]