Hubert Palmer Yockey, 99, died peacefully under hospice care at his home in Bel Air, MD, on January 31, 2016, with his daughter, Cynthia Yockey, at his side. Born in Alexandria, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Frederick Milton and Mae Palmer Yockey. Dr. Yockey was a retired experimental nuclear physicist, who began […]
Del. Szeliga: “This is a Cruel Reminder of the Dangers that Our Law Enforcement, Military, and First Responders Face Every Day”
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: An Amazing Event! Thursday night, I was able to attend an event with three great governors… Bob Ehrlich, Charlie Baker (Mass. GOP Gov.), and Larry Hogan even stopped by! These men know how to win and govern in blue states. We will win our U.S. Senate campaign the same way – […]
Former EPA Scientist, Environmental Writer Discuss their Book about EPA at Abingdon Library
From the Harford County Public Library: “Over the Fence: Talking with E.G. Vallianatos and McKay Jenkins” takes place Sunday, February 21, at 2 p.m. at the Abingdon Library. Vallianatos, a former EPA scientist, and Jenkins, an environmental writer who was literally poisoned by his own environment, will discuss their book, “Poison Spring: The Secret History […]
Dagger Movie Night: “Mojave” – Even Murderous Desert Vision Quests Need a Point
If ever there was a movie that catered to pseudo-intellectual junkies who lacked the actual insight to tie together their thoughts, this would be it. There is an argument to be made that this whole film is a self-aware joke concerning the seriousness of Hollywood writers and actors. More likely, it’s just a crappy movie […]
Abingdon Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Murder of Roommate; Stabbed, Bludgeoned, Dropped Body in Susquehanna River
From the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office: Sean Turkot was sentenced on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, to Life without the possibility of parole for First Degree Murder. He was convicted by a Harford County jury on December 8, 2015, of First Degree Murder and Conspiracy to commit First Degree Murder for the murder of his […]
Jennifer Logsdon: “Mark Would Want Me to Tell All of You to Live Life as He Did – to the Fullest”
From Jennifer Logsdon, wife of Deputy First Class Mark Logsdon: Dear Family, Friends, and Community, Words cannot express our gratitude for the overwhelming support since the death of my hero, DFC Mark Logsdon of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. My family and I are heartbroken by Mark’s death but are finding peace and comfort in […]
Inert Grenade Found in Attic of Whiteford Home
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: Technicians from the Office of the State Fire Marshal were called to Whiteford on Thursday morning after a grenade was discovered in the attic of a home. The family requested an auctioneer to review the home for possible sale. During the estimate, the auctioneer discovered the grenade […]
Accidental Fire Heavily Damages Pair of Edgewood Townhouses
An accidental fire caused significant damage to a part of Edgewood townhouses Thursday afternoon, fire officials said. The fire was reported by a passerby in the 800 block of Mt. Vernon Court in Edgewood just before 3 p.m. Thursday, according to a release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A total of 30 […]
