The State Highway Administration’s plan to construct more than 900 feet of stone wall along the banks of Deer Creek through Rocks State Park – an effort to stabilize and stave off the erosion of Route 24 – has awakened after a year-and-a-half hibernation. But even with preliminary engineering of the estimated $13 million project […]
Bel Air Woman Killed in Route 24 Crash Wednesday Morning (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Consquella Zebley Frieswyk of Bel Air was killed in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 24 and Wheel Road Wednesday morning, Maryland State Police said early Thursday. Frieswyk died at approximately 1 p.m. Wednesday, according to Lt. Matthew Kail, commander of the Bel Air Barrack. Police had not been able to immediately […]
Moped Driver Hospitalized in “Grave” Condition After Striking Deer
A moped operator was hospitalized in grave condition Sunday afternoon after being struck by a deer in Forest Hill, EMS officials said. The victim, a man in his late 50s, was driving his moped in the area of Route 24 and Grier Nursery Road in Forest Hill when he was struck by a deer, according […]
McMahan: Zoning Hearing for Plumtree Apartments Postponed Indefinitely
From Harford County Council District C Councilman Jim McMahan: 22 August 2012 TO THOSE CONCERNED FROM: COUNCILMAN CAPT’N JIM MCMAHAN DIST “C” SUBJECT: ZONING APPEAL CASE FOR 29 AUG EVERGREEN BUSINESS TRUST (198 APARTMENTS CASE 5781) The Zoning Appeals Case regarding the 198 Apartments near Rt 24 and Plum Tree/Toll Gate has been postponed indefinitely […]
Harford County Executive Craig: “I Have Serious Concerns Regarding the Proposed Construction of a Walmart at the Site Discussed”
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – The following statement was issued by Harford County Executive David R. Craig regarding a proposed move of the Constant Friendship Walmart to the Plumtree Road site near Bel Air: “Harford County Government has been officially notified by representatives of Walmart of their interest in relocating from […]
98 Rock DJ Charged in Abingdon DUI Crash Had Recent History of Traffic Violations
The drunk driving crash involving a local radio host Sunday in Abingdon was the culmination of several years of traffic violations, including a previous charge against him of driving under the influence of alcohol and a speeding incident which resulted in a crash. Stephen G. Smith, 48, of Bel Air was charged with driving under […]
White Hall Man Dies After Being Hit by Van While Crossing Bel Air South Parkway
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: [March 18, 2012, Bel Air, MD] — Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 1600 block of Bel Air South Parkway at approximately 6:30pm on Friday, March 16, 2012 for a report of a pedestrian that had just been struck by a vehicle. Joshua L. Aversano, age 21, […]
Plans for Deer Creek Streambank Restructuring in Rocks State Park Proceed; Environmental Impact Concerns Linger
From Deborah Bowers, Save The Rocks: Plans to construct a stone wall within Deer Creek to stabilize Route 24 through Rocks State Park are progressing despite concerns about the environmental impacts of its construction – particularly given the revelation that a species of freshwater mussel in need of conservation lives within that stretch of creek. […]