When most of us think of wildlife rescue and conservation, images of oil covered seagulls, giant pandas, and beached whales are probably what come to mind. What about all of the precious wildlife that isn’t found in some exotic place, but a few miles from our homes, schools, and places of business? Many people have […]
Havre de Grace Agenda June 6: Water and Sewer Rates; Susquehanna Hose Company and Ambulance Corp Support
The Havre de Grace City Council will consider an ordinance Monday night setting the new water and sewer rates, and new base service charge, which will begin on July 1. The City Water Service Rate is proposed at $4.35 per 1,000 gallons and the Sewer Service Rate is proposed at $6.50 per 1,000 gallons. The […]
19-Year-Old Aberdeen Proving Ground Soldier Drowns in Deer Creek Rapids at Rocks State Park
A 19-year-old Oregon man, a soldier at Aberdeen Proving Ground, drowned Friday afternoon in the Deer Creek rapids area of Rocks State Park, just below the King and Queen Seats. The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company and Harford County Technical Rescue Team were dispatched just after 4 p.m. Friday to Rocks State Park across from the […]
On the Wild Side: Ducks, Turtles, Fish, Mud Pulled from Friends Pond During Wildlife Rescue
It wasn’t always pretty and it wasn’t the most well-oiled machine, but a team of more than a dozen volunteers, got the job done nonetheless – braving seemingly-bottomless mud, snapping turtle-infested water, and the constant threat of downpours to rescue seven ducks, several turtles, and more than 330 pounds of fish from Friends Pond in […]
Highways Employees Fletcher, Conklin, and Oldershaw Named April Employees of the Month; Trio’s Quick Actions Saved Injured Bald Eagle
From Harford County government: Harford County Division of Highways employees Randy Fletcher, Bruce Conklin, and Gary Oldershaw have been recognized by County Executive David R. Craig as the Employees of the Month for April. The three were nominated by Ronald Brock, Supervisor of Highways – First District. On February 12, 2011, Mr. Fletcher was driving […]
“Fly Strong, Soar High, Live Free” – Rescued Route 40 Bald Eagle Returns to Edgewood Skies
Five weeks after he tumbled out of the air and landed in the middle of a busy Harford County highway, a fully recuperated bald eagle was returned to familiar airspace in the skies above Edgewood. On February 12, Randy and Michele Fletcher of Aberdeen stood guard over the bloodied and debilitated eagle; directing traffic on […]
Harford County and Exelon Team Up to Produce Peach Bottom Atomic Power Plant Emergency Preparedness Video
From Harford County government: The Harford County Division of Emergency Operations (EOC) in cooperation with Exelon Power has produced a video to demonstrate emergency preparedness between Harford County and Exelon should an emergency occur at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Plant in nearby Pennsylvania. The program was filmed by Harford Cable Network. “The Harford County […]
Rain Floods Maryland; Closes Roads; Governor O’Malley Declares State of Emergency
From the Maryland Emergency Management Agency: Governor Martin O’Malley today declared a State of Emergency in Maryland regarding the heavy rains across Maryland that have the potential for moderate to heavy flooding. The declaration calls the Maryland National Guard to active service and allows the emergency operation centers for local jurisdictions to access state resources […]
