From the Maryland State Highway Administration: With another round or two of winter weather predicted to hit Maryland this weekend, the State Highway Administration (SHA) reminds all travelers to plan ahead and prepare for potentially hazardous travel. SHA’s Statewide Operations Center has nearly 700 camera images along state and local roads in every corner of […]
Councilman, Parents Urge Harford County Public Schools to Create Separate “North Harford Zone” for Weather-Related Closings
County Councilman Chad Shrodes, joined by parents in his North Harford district, are urging Harford County Public Schools to create a separate “North Harford Zone” for weather-related school closings and delays, similar to the Hereford Zone in Baltimore County Public Schools. Winter weather conditions that prompted the school system to close early today sparked creation […]
Harford County Public Schools Activates Inclement Weather Make-up Day; Schools Now in Session April 14
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools is CLOSED today, Wednesday, January 29. Employees CODE BLUE. Per the Board-approved calendar for this school year, as of today, the last day of school for students (K-11) is Friday, June 13, and for Pre-K students the last day is June 11. As an employee, should […]
Harford County Public Library Open as “Warming Centers” for the Remainder of the Week
From Harford County government: Harford County Public Library is once again partnering with Harford County Government to serve as “Warming Centers” during the current arctic weather event. Harford County Public Library will be available for those seeking some relief from the bitter cold weather for the remainder of the week. Libraries are not “shelters” and […]
Harford County Government Closing Early; County Council Meeting Cancelled
UPDATED: From Harford County government: Harford County Government Closing at Noon At noon today Tuesday, January 21, 2014, an Administrative Closure will go into effect for Harford County Government. No decision has been made regarding the opening of Harford County Government on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Harford County Council Meeting Cancelled Harford County Council President […]
Harford County HazMat Vehicle Used as Rehab Unit for Firefighters During Frigid Weather Conditions
From Harford County government: Russell J. Strickland, Director of the Department of Emergency Services (DES) has announced that Haz Mat 5, a specialized hazardous materials response vehicle, is available to assist the county’s firefighters as a “Rehab Unit” during extremely cold weather conditions. The vehicle known as Haz-Mat 5 is a 2005 Pierce Enforcer. The […]
Harford County Public Schools Updates 2013-14 School Calendar to Reflect Inclement Weather Make-Up Days Used as of January 13
From Harford County Public Schools: UPDATE TO SCHOOL CALENDAR; INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS USED Per the Board-approved calendar for this school year, as of today, Monday, January 13, 2014, the last day of school for students (K-11) is Friday, June 13, and for Pre-K students the last day is June 11. Below is the sequentially ordered […]
Handmade Items Donated to Harford County Library Provide Warmth to Local Homeless During Cold Winter
Form the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library collected handmade hats and scarves during the month of December to donate to local Faith Communities and Civic Agencies United (FCCAU) shelters before the holidays. Over 500 donations poured in from library staff, customers, knitting groups and local crafting groups. Shelter clients received the items […]
