February 2012: 3 Fires, School Lockdown, Eagles Swim Champ

Welcome to Aberdeen Patch's rundown of the key stories of February 2012.

From now through the end of the year, we'll highlight some of the key stories in and around our city over the past 12 months.

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Here are some of the big headlines from February:

• UPDATE: Fire Spreads Between 2 Bedrooms at Days Inn
• Eagles Football Player Commits to Towson U
• Days Inn Condemned for Multiple Fire Violations
• Local Resident Wins Free Car
• Police Chase Armed Suspect to His Aberdeen Home
• Woman's Body Found Outside Joppa Home
• Justice Retires; Civilian Becomes RDECOM Director 
• Grief Counselors At 2 Harford Schools After Student Deaths
• Aberdeen Awarded Façade Grant for Downtown
• Extinguishers Aid Crews at Morning Fire
• Maryland House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
• Sen. Jacobs Honored For Jobs Support
• Aberdeen High Locked Down Twice in Feburary
• Aberdeen Man Shot Tuesday Night
• Kenny Faulcon Signs Letter of Intent
• 5 Escape Montreal Drive Fire
• PHOTOS: Tuesday's Carsins Run House Fire
• Locals Compete in Ohio With ACPR
• NJ Gas Odor Spreads to Maryland
• SWIMMING: Eagles Junior Wins State Title
• Patch Readers Help Dog Owners Find Lola
• City Council Approves Pool Pump System
• Study Recommends Convention Center For Harford
• Local Business Buys HCC Arena Naming Rights
• New Jersey Firm Buys Perrywood Gardens

TELL US: What was the biggest story in February 2012 for you? Leave a comment.