From Harford County government: Harford County Government and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office have partnered on a new initiative aimed at reducing recidivism, or relapse into criminal activity, by inmates in Harford County. Presently, the county’s recidivism rate is between 44% and 48%. Of those who choose to reoffend, most do so within a year […]
North Harford Elementary Named 2016 Maryland Blue Ribbon School; 6 MD Schools Recognized for Achievement, Improvement
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford’s North Harford Elementary School was announced today as a 2016 Maryland Blue Ribbon School by the Maryland State Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education for students achieving at very high levels. The announcement made by Interim State Superintendent of Schools Jack Smith cited only six Maryland […]
Man Critically Injured By Own Vehicle in Aberdeen; Run Over by Car Accidentally Put in Reverse
From the Aberdeen Police Department: On Saturday, December 12, 2015, at approximately 3:45 PM, the Aberdeen Police Department responded to the 100 block of W. Aztec Street in reference to a man injured by an automobile. According to a car accident doctor, a 72 year old male suffering from life threatening injuries sustained as a […]
Upper Chesapeake Health Primary Care Physician Elected A Fellow Of The American College Of Physicians
From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: Dr. Robert Ishak, an internal medicine physician with Upper Chesapeake Primary Care, has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the society of internists. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of adult medical care. Dr. Ishak was elected upon the recommendation of […]
Coyotes Howling for a Future in Harford
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: It was a clear, moonlit night at the Susquehannock Wildlife Center. After a long evening of construction work on the facility, we huddled around a small campfire, enjoying the last remnants of warm autumn weather before winter would start to creep in. Suddenly, up the hill to the north, we […]
“Charm City Sunday” at Jarrettsville Library: Baltimore Beer, Baseball and Barbecue
From the Harford County Public Library: “Charm City Sundays” at the Library closes out the year with a visit from Rob Kasper, co-author of “Baltimore Baseball & Barbecue with Boog Powell: Stories from the Orioles Smokey Slugger.” Released in July, Kasper, who also wrote “Baltimore Beer,” has joined forces with Boog Powell, a former Orioles […]
Two Suspects Identified in Aberdeen Shooting; Men Fired Handguns at One Another
From the Aberdeen Police Department; Detectives with the Aberdeen Police Department have identified two men believed to be involved in an Aberdeen shooting. Officers were dispatched to the area of New County Rd and Osborne Rd around 1:49 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Prior to officer’s arrival the two men involved fled the area […]
Harford Community College Announces New President; Dianna Phillips to Lead Community College in Bel Air
From Harford Community College: The board of trustees of Harford Community College has announced Dianna G. Phillips, Ph.D. as the new President of the institution. Phillips will guide the community college, which offers academic preparation for transfer to four-year institutions as well as workforce development. Phillips comes to Harford Community College from the University of […]
