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Harford teachers stage protest over lack of raises, additional work day

BY MARISSA GALLO, mgallo@theaegis.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:48:39 GMT

Upset over salary and work issues, Harford County teachers picketed outside of Ring Factory School just south of Bel Air Friday afternoon after schools had been let out for the day.

Edgewood man, charged in triple shooting, also accused of violating earlier probation

BY MARISSA GALLO, mgallo@theaegis.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:43:00 GMT

An Edgewood man who was arrested earlier this month on attempted murder charges was ordered to remain held without bail Friday for an alleged violation of probation in an earlier case.

Boy, 16, charged with exploding bottle bombs in Aberdeen

AEGIS STAFF REPORT — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:25:00 GMT

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the explosion of two improvised bottle bombs in an Aberdeen Dumpster, according to state fire marshals.

Four people cited after mailbox explosion in Aberdeen

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, kabawroski@theaegis.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:53:22 GMT

Four people were issued criminal citations after blowing up an Aberdeen residential mailbox early Tuesday morning, fire investigators said.

Commentary: Left off one best of list, these Harford athletes haven't been forgotten

BY ALLAN VOUGHT, avought@theaegis.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:57:00 GMT

Many of you no doubt saw the popular feature Top Maryland Athletes in Sun History that has appeared on http://www.baltimoresun.com since April.

For the love of Marilyn at Bel Air Library

BY MARIEL STRATFORD, For The Aegis — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:21:40 GMT

Exhibit shows one fan's enduring adoration for a timeless icon

Inside the three-level glass display case on the second floor of the Bel Air Library, papered with red tissue paper with hearts and illuminated with a soft yellow light, Marilyn Monroe smiles.

Harford executive withdraws employee bonus bills; county council goes along

BY BRYNA ZUMER, bzumer@theaegis.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:22:02 GMT

Craig cites new pension cost obligations resulting from last week's special legislative session

Citing the new financial burden caused by last week's Maryland General Assembly action on teacher pension obligations, Harford County Executive David Craig withdrew legislation that would have paid a one-time, $625 bonus to all county government and school employees next month.

Delivery truck driver injured after hitting tree in Fallston

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, kabawroski@theaegis.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:40:00 GMT

A delivery truck driver was flown to shock trauma Thursday after truck hit a tree in the 1900 block of Oakmont Road in Fallston.

Bel Air teen gets life sentence for August murder

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, kabawroski@theaegis.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:59:38 GMT

Donnell Graham, the teenager who stabbed a Bel Air blind man to death last summer during a robbery in the victim's home, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

Mooney tosses perfect game in North Harford's 3A semifinal win

BY DEWEY FOX, dfox@theaegis.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:51:40 GMT

Hawks' ace hurler strikes out 13 in no-hitter

If North Harford ace Kevin Mooney was waiting for the right time to pitch his first career perfect game, he certainly picked it, as the senior retired 21 straight North Hagerstown hitters Tuesday in the Hawks' 4-0 victory over the Hubs in the Class 3A state semifinals at Joe Cannon Stadium in Hanover.

Havre de Grace residents express concerns, offer solutions for Chapel Road area traffic problems

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, kabawroski@theaegis.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:45:00 GMT

Although residents were divided on solutions, one thing was clear at a public hearing in Havre de Grace Wednesday night, something needs to be done to address traffic problems in the Grace Manor community.

Several Harford churches working to overturn same-sex marriage law

BY BRYNA ZUMER, bzumer@theaegis.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:28:00 GMT

A number of Harford County churches and religious leaders are leading the local fight to revoke Maryland's new same-sex marriage law before it can go into effect.

Investigators believe building fire in Street was intentionally set

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, kabawroski@theaegis.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:56:43 GMT

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire in a wood and stone building in Street, which appears to have been deliberately set.

Bel Air town employees to get raises under new budget; light funded for Gateway and Boulton

BY ALLAN VOUGHT, avought@theaegis.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:19:18 GMT

Commissioners keep the same tax rates for 2013

Bel Air's town employees will get a 3 percent raise in July and residents of English Country Manor should soon get their long sought traffic light at Gateway Drive and Boulton Street under the 2013 town budget that received final approval from the Board of Town Commissioners Monday.

America's story told at Journey Stories exhibit

BY MARISSA GALLO, mgallo@theaegis.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:50:00 GMT

America's history of travel came alive this weekend at the Abingdon branch of the Harford County Public Library in a new Smithsonian-partnered exhibit.

Harford juvenile charged with arson, illegal fireworks use

AEGIS STAFF REPORT — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:42:00 GMT

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with arson and illegal fireworks use in connection with damage to a boat in northern Harford County, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said.

Havre de Grace man killed in Route 40 crash Sunday

AEGIS STAFF REPORT — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:34:43 GMT

A Havre de Grace man was killed and four other people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Route 40 between Aberdeen and Havre de Grace Sunday afternoon, Maryland State Police said.

Harford Community College Class of 2012 gets diplomas

BY MARISSA GALLO, mgallo@theaegis.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:25:00 GMT

President honors the memory of late trustee Ann Ramsay

About 300 Harford Community College students of all ages donned blue robes Thursday evening, ready to graduate and begin the next chapter in their lives.

Pat McDonough and our problem in talking about race in Baltimore

By David Zurawik — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:32:00 GMT

Silencing certain points of view is not the way a community becomes wiser

State Del. Pat McDonough's news release alleging that "black youth mobs terrorize" downtown Baltimore has certainly set off a firestorm of debate. But what about the nature of that discussion, particularly as it relates to race?

Baseball: North Harford, Patterson Mill capture regional titles

BY DEWEY FOX — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:53:49 GMT

North Harford and Patterson Mill each captured their second straight regional baseball titles Friday afternoon, as the Hawks topped Towson, 7-1, in the 3A North final, while the Huskies grabbed the 2A East crown with a 5-4 victory over North Caroline. The wins set up Tuesday state semi-final appearances for each. For details on those games, please visit http://www.exploreharford.com.

APG's live fire demonstration is a big blast

BY NICOLE MUNCHEL, nmunchel@theaegis.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:14:00 GMT

Spectators treated to all kinds of ordnance in action Saturday

A live fire demonstration Saturday afternoon capped off the well-attended Armed Forces Week program at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Edgewood man gets 20 years for dragging Harford deputy with car

AEGIS STAFF REPORT — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:59:00 GMT

An Edgewood man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to dragging a Harford County Sheriff's Deputy with a vehicle following a traffic stop last December.

Motorcyclist injured in crash Thursday remains in hospital

BY BRYNA ZUMER, bzumer@theaegis.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:55:00 GMT

A motorcyclist from Havre de Grace injured in an accident on Route 40 Thursday afternoon remained hospitalized and listed in stable condition Friday afternoon, Maryland State Police said.

Joppa man, 47, dies after motorcycle accident

The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:05:46 GMT

Harley Davidson struck a utility pole off Old York Road, police report

A 47-year-old Joppa resident died Wednesday night in a motorcycle accident on Old York Road, according to the Baltimore County police department.

Compromise amendment keeps controversial Joppa trash transfer station in Harford budget

BY BRYNA ZUMER, bzumer@theaegis.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:49:00 GMT

Harford County Councilmen Dion Guthrie and Joe Woods failed to get their budget amendments passed that would have removed the waste transfer facility from the 2013 capital budget, but County Executive David Craig apparently requested an amendment that tried to forge a compromise.