From the Harford County Health Department: Less than a week after the official start of winter, the first Maryland death related to hypothermia of an older adult male in Frederick County was reported by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Office of Preparedness and Response […]
‘Tis the Season to be Cuddly – Keys for Motivation Throughout the Chilly Days
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-LA! It’s that time of the year again. The leaves change colors. They begin to fall from the trees. It is the time for change. Don’t think of the negatives, dig deep and find the positive! The mornings are still dark when you go to school, drive to work, or just wake up and […]
State Fire Marshal Warns of Risks From Portable Space Heaters
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: Fall temperatures are in the air and space heaters are arriving on a floor or table near you. State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard is reminding Marylanders of the risks associated with the use of portable space heaters. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2005-2009, […]
22nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration Returns Sunday, December 4
From the Bel Air Downtown Alliance: The Bel Air Downtown Alliance and Town of Bel Air Cordially Invite You to Join Us for the 22nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, December 4, 2011. This annual event is FREE to all! Schedule of Events: 2:30 – 3:30 pm: Main Street […]
Despite Winter Weather Forecast, Halloween Costume Parade and Events Continue as Planned at Festival at Bel Air
“WE CAN’T MOVE HALLOWEEN, SO WE HOLD OUR COSTUME EVENT ANYWAY — NO MATTER WHAT!” The weather forecast for Bel Air for Saturday, October 29, at 11 am, isn’t really very good, but we hold our Halloween Costume Parade, Contest and Trick-or-Treat at the Festival at Bel Air, no matter what. In the 22 prior […]
BGE: Natural Gas Customers Can Expect 5 Percent Decline in Winter Heating Bills
From Baltimore Gas and Electric: BALTIMORE, Oct. 25, 2011 – Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) today, announced that for the upcoming winter heating season, its residential customers who purchase natural gas from BGE can anticipate a decrease of approximately 5 percent in the gas portion of their total bill, when compared to last winter. […]
Maryland State Highway Administration Prepares for Overnight Spring Snow
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: Crews Pre-Treated Roads in Advance of Late March Storm This morning and afternoon, Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews pre-treated interstates in the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas in advance of the late March storm forecasted to bring snow beginning at approximately 2 a.m. Most SHA maintenance shops are […]
Snow Days – A Delight for Students, A Potential Dilemma For Harford County Public Schools
A slew of snow days have delighted students this winter, but with the season far from over, officials in Harford County Public Schools have yet to determine how they will make up for any more school closings this year. The current school calendar includes the state-required minimum of 180 school days, plus six potential school […]
