Week In Review: Pedestrian Killed, New HCPS Leader, County Workers Steal Gas

Aberdeen Patch recaps the week in news.

Lardarius Webb Charity Softball Game Scheduled for June

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The date has been set, but who is—and more importantly—who do you want, to see show up? The fourth annual Lardarius Webb Charity Softball Game will be played on June 2 at 4:30 p.m. at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. Money raised from the game benefits underprivileged schools in Baltimore City and Harford County.  "Over the past three years, The Lardarius Webb Metropolitan Foundation has worked closely with The Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore and The Boys and Girls Club of Harford County to improve their learning environments, provide Internet/computers to children's schools in need, and create unforgettable experiences for all," reads the latest release about the game.  Regarding unforgettable experiences, who could forget Ravens…

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Aberdeen Blog Round-Up: Meat Testing and Safety Training Down Under

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This week's blogs are presented by the letters: CBARR, ECBC, with a little help from the ADoD and SDSU.  Confused? How do you think the fine folks who work in APG feel? All kidding aside, the acronym all-stars—the Chemical Biological Application and Risk Reduction (CBARR) Business Unit of the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center—gave us two blogs this week, regarding tests and preparation for making the world, or at least parts of it, a safer place.  Seriously, though, don't your prefer the letters to Chemical Biological Applic... I'm getting tired just trying it.  Read: Biological Center Conducts Chemical Analysis of Meat Product — The headline may read like a scare tactic from the nightly news ("Could your child's cereal be …

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Child, Cancer Survivor Donates Toys to Aberdeen Homeless Center for Kids

William S. James Elementary School second grader Grace Callwood is currently in remission.

There is scientific evidence that supports doing good deeds could lead to longer, healthier life. William S. James Elementary School second grader Grace Callwood put that theory to the test. Callwood is currently in remission following a two-plus-year bout with cancer. Her recovery can be attributed in large part to amazing doctors and a fighting spirit, although a little charity from a little girl could've played a huge role. While fighting her cancer, Callwood donated many of her personal toys, books and games to children at the Harford Family House, a shelter for homeless families and children. "Grace personifies selfless giving and thinking of others before oneself," said Joyce Duffy, Executive Director of Harford Family House in a …

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Week In Review: Flacco McNuggets, Parking Lot Death, Eagles Champs

Aberdeen Patch highlights the top stories of the past week in Aberdeen, MD.

Week In Review: APG Diver Deaths, Shots Fired In Home

Aberdeen Patch highlights the top stories of the past week in Aberdeen.

Week In Review: Eagles Girls Win UCBAC Title

Patch highlights the most important and most read stories of the past week.

Week In Review: Dog Saved, Aberdeen Man Gets Life In Jail

Aberdeen Patch highlights the top stories of the past week.

Week In Review: Super Bowl, Ravens Parade, Home Invasion & More

Aberdeen Patch highlights the biggest stories of the past week.

Week In Review: APG Diver Death, Edgewood Shooting & More

Aberdeen Patch recaps the week in Aberdeen news.