From Maryland State Police: On June 20, 2016 at approximately 8 pm, TFC Burton #6039 of the Maryland State Police JFK Highway Barrack initiated a traffic stop on a white Ford Transit U-haul van on the N/B Exit ramp from I-95 to S/B MD 279, Cecil County MD, for a traffic violation. Upon contact TFC […]
Rep. Harris: “We Need Empirical Scientific Evidence to Clearly Determine Whether Marijuana has Medicinal Benefits”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: This week, Congressmen Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD-01), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03), H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09), and Sam Farr (D-CA-20) will be introducing the Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2016. This bill heeds the calls of the medical research community to address the burdensome processes that currently impede […]
Oliver Alkire of Abingdon Named Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire of the Northeast Regional Office of the State Fire Marshal has been named the recipient of the: 2015 “James C. Robertson, Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year” award. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci made the presentation during a ceremony […]
Aberdeen IronBirds to Pay Tribute to Fallen Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies and Those Who Serve During Home Opener
From Aberdeen IronBirds: Aberdeen IronBirds Opening Night on June 22 will pay tribute to two fallen Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies, followed by Military Appreciation Night presented by Leidos on June 23. Wednesday, June 22 | Opening Night Thursday, June 23 | Military Appreciation Night presented by Leidos • 6:00 p.m. – Gates Open • […]
33rd Annual Darlington 2016 Independence Day Celebration, Fireworks, Parade Set for June 25
From The Darlington Lions Independence Day Committee: The Darlington Lions Independence Day Committee (DLIDC) is actively making preparations for the 33rd annual Darlington Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 25. Anticipation in the community is high given that last year’s parade had to be cancelled due to heavy rain. In streamlining the parade, a change […]
Harford Community College Student Nominated to 2016 All-USA Community College Academic Team
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College student Tanya Ramsey was nominated for the 2016 All-USA Community College Academic Team. The team recognizes high achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends beyond the classroom to benefit society. Tanya was recognized recently at the 22nd […]
ACLU Defends Fallston Activists Sued For Organizing Petition Drive
From the ACLU of Maryland: Taking a stand against lawsuits intended to keep Marylanders from speaking out on matters of public concern, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland is moving to dismiss a lawsuit filed against two Fallston women simply because they increased awareness and spoke out against a proposal by Harford County […]
2nd Man Charged in Aberdeen Double Homicide
From the Aberdeen Police Department: Detectives from the Aberdeen Police Department continue to investigate the murders of Jumal R. Dudley and Taneisha C. Smothers, who were shot to death outside an apartment at 80 E. Bel Air Avenue on Monday, June 13. Detectives, through the course of their investigation, have identified a second person in […]
