Thursday, January 17, 2013
Harford County now trails Montgomery County in recycling in Maryland, officials said.
Harford County has seen a 40 percent increase in recycling since its first full year of running a single-stream program, starting in 2011. But even with the increase, the county has dropped from No. 1 in Maryland to No. 2, officials said Tuesday. Harford's 59 percent participation rate is trailed only by Montgomery County, according to county recycling officials. “We can out-do them. Let’s make that a goal,” Council President Billy Boniface said Tuesday after viewing a presentation on the program. Boniface added: “You guys have probably one of the most important programs in the county.” Check out the PDF version of a slideshow with this post, which includes many facts and figures about Harford County's program. Four county staff members—…
The Harford County resident was honored for her involvement in financial literacy programs.
Tina Mike of Havre de Grace was honored by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot Wednesday for her work at Edgewood High School. Mike, who is the assistant vice president of financial education for Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union, helped pioneer a program at the high school to teach students about finances firsthand. With direction from Mike, APGFCU opened its first student-run credit union in Harford County at the high school in February 2012. Students are trained to work as tellers for the branch, which is open 52 days a year for two hours a day, scheduled around students' lunch periods, according to Credit Union Times. APGFCU selected Edgewood High School because it has an established Academy of Finance, according to Explore …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The governor touts $325 million in cuts even as proposed spending increases by 4 percent over the current levels.
UPDATED (6:32 p.m.)—Gov. Martin O'Malley Wednesday presented his budget plan for the coming year that he called "a jobs budget." The budget contains no tax increases though O'Malley declined to discuss the possibility of a tax for transportation projects. "These have been challenging times to say the least," O'Malley said. He was referencing the seventh budget of his tenure as governor at the same time that the state has weathered one of the most severe economic downturns in history. O'Malley said Maryland taxpayers "expect their government to do more with less." The proposed $37.3 billion spending plan is for the 2014 fiscal year, which begins July 1. The governor's proposed budget contains $325 million in spending cuts even though the …
The National Weather Service predicts about an inch of snow in Harford County on Jan. 17.
Harford County's first snowfall of 2013 is approaching. Thursday afternoon could bring up to an inch of snow to areas of Harford County. Expect a high temperature in the upper 30s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Snowfall may continue in the evening with temperatures in the lower 30s, dipping into the 20s in some cases, the National Weather Service reports. But the brunt of the storm will likely hit farther south. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for Howard, Anne Arundel and Queen Anne's counties and points south, including much of northern Virginia. Traffic conditions could be hazardous in those areas as more than 5 inches of snow is possible. The Maryland State Highway Administration asks drivers to try their …
Harford County Council is moving back into its official headquarters approximately two years after it originally closed for structural concerns.
It took them just eight hours to scramble out. Two years later, the Harford County Council and its staff will take three days to move back into offices at the "Black Box" building at 212 South Bond Street. "It’s been a long two years," Council President Billy Boniface said Tuesday. Council offices will be located on the second floor of the building, sharing the location with the Department of Public Works. The second floor holds 33 work places, a large 14-seat conference room, public meeting room with seats for eight and a multi-purpose room. The work places include flex space for the People's Counsel, various boards and committees, and the Harford Cable Network. Files are among the final items to be moved from various storage locations. …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Read the play-by-play from Tuesday’s Harford County Council meeting.
Sheriff Jesse Bane held the attention of those in attendance with data regarding traffic safety in Harford County, and residents drew applause in closing the evening with their arguments against a proposed Walmart move in Bel Air. The first Harford County Council meeting at the Black Box in Bel Air in two years was a busy one. The following is a recap of the live events as reported Tuesday night from the council chambers: 9:14 p.m.: The meeting adjourns. 9:05 p.m.: Residents continue to speak out against the proposed Walmart move. For more on the proposed move, click here. » To voice your opinion on the proposed move, post here. 8:30 p.m.: Public comment period begins. Bel Air South resident Scott Agar speaks out against Walmart's …
Find the links to Harford County area funeral homes.
Here are links to obituaries for the communities of Aberdeen, Bel Air and Havre de Grace and our neighbors around Harford County, as posted by local funeral homes: William C. Brown Community Funeral Home (Aberdeen) Evans Funeral Chapel (Parkville) Harkins Funeral Home (Delta, PA) Kurtz Funeral Home (Jarrettsville) McComas Funeral Home (Bel Air) Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home (Perryville) Schimunek Funeral Home (Bel Air) Lisa Scott Funeral Home (Havre de Grace) Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home (Aberdeen) Zellman Funeral Home (Havre de Grace)
Residents may receive a flu shot or mist treatment Friday afternoon in Bel Air.
Because flu cases continue to rise in Maryland, Harford County is hosting a free vaccination clinic Friday in Bel Air. The Harford County Health Department announced it would host the clinic from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday in Harford County Council Chambers at 212 South Bond Street. According to a post on the department website, both injections and FluMist will be avaialble at the clinic. The announcement said, "On average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications and about 36,000 people die from flu every year in the United States." Flu cases were heavier than normal in Maryland to start the 2012-2013 season, but cases have skyrocketed since December. TELL US: Have you experienced the flu? Will you be getting a …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Jeff Foulk is now the head of the board for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County.
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Monday, January 14
Jeff Foulk has been named the board of directors president for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County, the organization announced Monday. Foulk, CEO of SURVICE Engineering, has been a board member since 2011, according to a release from the club. He recently served as first vice president for the club. "I look forward to making a difference in the lives of as many young people as possible throughout Harford County by giving them a safe place to go, have fun and grow to become productive, responsible and caring citizens,” Foulk said in the statement. Fundraising will be a crucial element of the job for Foulk and the club's board. Harford County houses five clubs under the organization. The announcement stated: "As a recognized community …
Friday, January 11, 2013
Find the links to Harford County area funeral homes.
Here are links to obituaries for the communities of Aberdeen, Bel Air and Havre de Grace and our neighbors around Harford County, as posted by local funeral homes: William C. Brown Community Funeral Home (Aberdeen) Evans Funeral Chapel (Parkville) Harkins Funeral Home (Delta, PA) Kurtz Funeral Home (Jarrettsville) McComas Funeral Home (Bel Air) Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home (Perryville) Schimunek Funeral Home (Bel Air) Lisa Scott Funeral Home (Havre de Grace) Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home (Aberdeen) Zellman Funeral Home (Havre de Grace)
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