From Randy and Michele Fletcher of Aberdeen: It all started on the morning of February 12, 2011. I was headed for work when my husband, Randy, called me. He proceeded to tell me that he was standing on Rt. 40 in Edgewood, Maryland staring at a bald eagle in the roadway, and was directing traffic […]
Havre de Grace Agenda March 7: Establishing Magnet Program at Havre de Grace High School; Fire and Rescue Responders of the Year
The Havre de Grace City Council is reviving the idea of establishing a magnet program at Havre de Grace High School, and is expected to introduce a resolution Monday night requesting upgrades be made to the school and its facilities in order to accomodate such a program. A previous proposal sought to locate Harford County […]
Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Home in Fallston; 100 Firefighters Battled Blaze For 3 Hours
Despite the best efforts of the 100 firefighters who battled the blaze for several hours Thursday afternoon, fire destroyed a 6,000-square-foot Fallston home, causing nearly $2 million in damage. At 12:54 p.m. Thursday, a neighbor reported a fire at the two-story wood-framed dwelling owned by Raymond and Claire Santiago at 2008 Watervale Road in Fallston. […]
County Executive Craig Announces New Manager of Harford County Division of Emergency Operations
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig has announced the appointment of Brian P. Feist of Johnstown, Pennsylvania as the new manager of the Harford County Division of Emergency Operations (EOC). Feist assumed his duties on Monday, January 10, 2011 replacing Ernie Crist who retired last summer. “We are pleased to bring […]
Harford County Division of Emergency Operations Receives FEMA Award; Recognized for Work of the Citizen Corps Council
From Harford County government: The U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently recognized the Harford County Division of Emergency Operations for the work of the Citizen Corps Council. The award is the 2010 FEMA Region III Leading by Example Award. In a statement announcing the award, MaryAnn Tierney, Region III […]
Winter Ice Safety Tips from Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS
From the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association: As cold weather strong-arms its way into our lives for the next few months it is time to remember a few winter safety tips. Today the focus is on ice safety Naturally occurring ice is unpredictable. There are no guarantees and always consider ice dangerous. Ice […]
Mikulski, Cardin Announce Federal Funding for Firefighting Equipment in Port Deposit
From the office of Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced the Water Witch Fire Company won $76,760 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to purchase firefighting equipment. As a member of the Homeland Security Appropriations […]
4th Annual Bulle Rock Turkey Trot to Benefit Susquehanna Hose Company
From HeartSmart Foundation: On Thanksgiving morning, Havre de Grace-area residents can burn off some calories before the big feast and raise money for a great cause by participating in the 4th Annual Bulle Rock Turkey Trot benefiting the Susquehanna Hose Company. Open to the public for all age groups and fitness levels, the 5K walk/run […]
