From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Through the efforts of State Senator Wayne Norman, Delegate Theresa Reilly, and members of the Harford County Delegation to the Maryland State Assembly, legislation was passed during the 2016 legislative session, and signed into law by Governor Hogan, that dedicates a portion of Maryland State Route 924 in honor […]
Partnership led by UM Upper Chesapeake Health, Union Hospital Receive Grant to Transform Health, Well-Being of Community
From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: A regional partnership of health care providers in Harford and Cecil counties, led by University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health and Union Hospital, has received a grant from the Health Services Cost Review Commission to transform the health and well-being of community members in proactive, efficient and innovative […]
On Your Mark, Get Set…Read! Harford County Public Library Challenges Children to Read this Summer
From the Harford County Public Library: Babies, children and teens waited in anticipation on Monday, June 20th, to sign up for Harford County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge, On Your Mark, Get Set…READ! More than 4,500 readers signed up by the first day of the Challenge at all 11 branches! Close to 1,000 children took […]
Community Input Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Expansion of Walmart at Current Site in Abingdon
From Harford County Councilman “Capt’n” Jim McMahan: TO ALL CONCERNED To let you know that a CIM has been planned for Thursday July 21 2016 at 6:30 PM at the Richlin Ballroom to discuss the expansion of the Walmart at its present site. Seems like I heard a chorus or two telling them to consider […]
Historic Darlington Church Damaged by Fire; Heat Gun Used to Strip Paint Ignited Blaze
Firefighters were called to a 150-year-old church in Darlington on Thursday morning after an exterior wall was accidentally set ablaze while being prepped for painting. Just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 2100 block of Shuresville Road for a fire at Darlington United Methodist Church. The church was being prepared […]
Baltimore Orioles Name Kevin Bradshaw Manager of Aberdeen IronBirds
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: The Baltimore Orioles have announced that Kevin Bradshaw will manage the Aberdeen IronBirds for the remainder of the 2016 season. Bradshaw will report to Aberdeen after beginning the 2016 season as the field coach for the Gulf Coast League Orioles. NOTES ON BRADSHAW: Bradshaw enters his first year as the field […]
APG Emergency Personnel Close Gate to Investigate Suspicious Vehicle; Military Dog Alerted for Potential Explosives
From the Aberdeen Proving Ground Garrison Public Affairs Office: APG emergency personnel have cleared the incident at the Maryland Avenue Gate (Route 715) area of APG and the installation has returned to normal operations. At approximately 9 a.m. this morning, a truck was being inspected by a Military Working Dog who alerted for potential explosives. […]
Lawn Mower Ignites Grass Clippings; Fire Destroys Churchville Shed
A Churchville homeowner lost his garage and numerous car parts on Tuesday after combustibles and grass clippings were ignited by a riding lawn mower. Yes. Lawnmowers can ignite and cause fire if not taken properly of. Always check the lawnmower reviews online or better yet just get a string trimmer. They are very portable and […]