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Diverse group of 2012 HCC grads get 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.

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.

Harford council votes down exec's order, but exec says action is illegal, will be ignored

BY BRYNA ZUMER, bzumer@theaegis.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:31:01 GMT

The fight over a fire and emergency medical services commission for Harford County raged on Tuesday night, when the Harford County Council unanimously struck down County Executive David Craig's executive order to create the commission, and Craig immediately said the action was illegal and would be ignored.

Harford council guts funding for Havre de Grace High replacement project

BY BRYNA ZUMER, bzumer@theaegis.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:24:00 GMT

Criticizes county executive for meddling with school priority list; Craig threatens retaliation

The Harford Council voted Tuesday to remove outyear funding for 2014 to 2016 to replace Havre de Grace High School, criticizing County Executive David Craig for revising the school priority list.

Harford residents 'well aware' of gas pipeline – and latest expansion plan

BY MARISSA GALLO, mgallo@theaegis.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:36:00 GMT

Amid resident anger over a proposed natural gas pipeline that would cut through another portion of northern Harford County, local government officials are assuring the public that they are keeping a close eye on it.

Life sentences for men convicted in 2007 Aberdeen murder

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, kabawroski@theaegis.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:47:00 GMT

Two area men convicted of first-degree murder in a 2007 Aberdeen motel shooting were sentenced this week in Harford County Circuit Court.

Refinancing stadium bonds helps Aberdeen save millions, cut budget

BY BRYNA ZUMER, Record staff — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:55:20 GMT

City considers reviving roller hockey rink

Aberdeen plans to cut its 2013 budget by 28 percent, or more than $4.8 million, much of the cut coming from savings through the refinancing of debt on Ripken Stadium.

Crowd treated to modern warfare demonstrations during Armed Forces Day

BY NICOLE MUNCHEL, nmunchel@theaegis.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:01:00 GMT

A large crowd showed up for Wednesday's Armed Forces Day open house at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Height of new Harford hospital could eclipse 100 feet

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, Record staff — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:07:56 GMT

Havre de Grace considering changes to zoning code in area where new health center is planned

Havre de Grace is considering proposed changes to one of its zoning districts that would permit construction of what could be Harford County's highest building – the new hospital being planned near the I-95/Route 155 interchange to replace the existing Harford Memorial Hospital in the city's downtown.

Fire at Belcamp post office investigated

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, kabawroski@theaegis.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:48:00 GMT

Local fire companies responded to a fire inside the small Belcamp post office, on Route 40 between Edgewood and Aberdeen, early Tuesday morning. The cause remains under investigation.

Aberdeen Proving Ground to celebrate Armed Forces Week

By Liz Bowie , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:37:00 GMT

Events include golf tournament, veterans luncheon, museum open house

Aberdeen Proving Ground will celebrate Armed Forces Week with a variety of events including a golf tournament, veterans luncheon, and a museum open house.

Harford seeks more oversight of volunteer fire companies

By Mary Gail Hare , The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:42:00 GMT

County executive establishes advisory commission

Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie noticed a bit of smoke in his home on a recent morning and immediately called 9-1-1. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Co. arrived within minutes and doused a fire that had begun in mulch on the side of the house, he said.

Fallston residents livid over potential gas pipeline

BY MARISSA GALLO, mgallo@theaegis.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:52:00 GMT

Many say project is being rushed through regulatory review, raise specter of the 2005 MTBE contamination

Many residents in attendance during a public hearing Wednesday on another gas pipeline cutting through Harford County north of Falls ton weren't afraid to let the pipeline company know it is not welcome in their community.

Aberdeen woman held without bail on child abuse charges

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, kabawroski@theaegis.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:35:24 GMT

An Aberdeen woman was ordered held without bail Thursday after being charged with child abuse in which one of her children was left with multiple skull fractures, a prosecutor said.

Man charged in connection with Tuesday's triple shooting in Edgewood

BY KAYLA BAWROSKI, kabawroski@theaegis.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:28:00 GMT

Alleged assailant ordered held without bail

An Edgewood man has been charged in connection with a triple shooting in the Edgewater Village community Tuesday night.

Support for Youth's Benefit, Aberdeen community center, humane society at final budget hearing

BY BRYNA ZUMER, bzumer@theaegis.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:24:00 GMT

Meeting in HdG draws speakers on topics including teacher pay, Churchville rec center, transfer station

The Harford County Council's second of two public hearings on the proposed 2013 budget Wednesday drew a small group of speakers with a wide range of requests, from urging the council to support the humane society building expansion to funding schools and expanding the Churchville recreation center.

Two $250,000 Mega Millions tickets bought in Bel Air still unclaimed

BY MARISSA GALLO, mgallo@theaegis.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:44:43 GMT

Of the four unclaimed second-tier, $250,000 Mega Millions lottery tickets that were sold in Maryland, two were bought at different stores in Bel Air, the Maryland Lottery said Wednesday.

Eberhardt re-elected as Perryville mayor

BY MARISSA GALLO, mgallo@theaegis.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:25:51 GMT

Incumbent beats Dawson for his fifth term Tuesday

Perryville Mayor Jim Eberhardt was re-elected Tuesday for a fifth term, handily beating Town Commissioner Michael Dawson.

Incumbent Martin, newcomers Glenn and Smith win city council seats in Havre de Grace

BY BRYNA ZUMER, bzumer@theaegis.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:22:26 GMT

Voters turn out council veterans Cullum and Miller

Voters in Havre de Grace turned out two of the three incumbents seeking seats on the six-member city council during the city's annual election Tuesday.

Three men shot in Edgewood

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:25:53 GMT

All in stable condition; investigation ongoing

Three men were shot Tuesday night in Edgewood, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.

Residents criticize natural gas pipeline proposal

By Arthur Hirsch , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:01:00 GMT

More than 100 show up at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hearing

Harold Burns, president of the Falls Road Community Association, stepped to the microphone at the Oregon Ridge Lodge Tuesday night and threw down the gauntlet before representatives of a gas company proposing an underground pipeline through his part of Baltimore County.

Young girl loses feet in mower accident

Andrea K. Walker and Meredith Cohn , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:58:00 GMT

Father accidentally backed into her

It's a parent's worst nightmare.

Harford executive creates fire and EMS panel by order

BY BRYNA ZUMER, bzumer@theaegis.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:21:19 GMT

Rebuffed by county council, fire companies, Craig acts on his own to set up a commission to review emergency services in county

Harford County Executive David Craig signed an executive order Tuesday afternoon creating the public safety commission that he failed to get established through negotiations with fire and emergency medical services officials and a skeptical Harford County Council.

Army chemical weapons disposal agency plans End of Ops ceremony

AEGIS STAFF REPORT — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:55:00 GMT

Stockpiles of nerve gas, blister agents like mustard in U.S. arsenal have been largely destroyed

TheU.S. ArmyChemical Materials Agency is hosting a ceremony on May 17 to celebrate what it calls the End of Operations.

APG to observe Armed Forces Day on May 16

BY LYNN WITKOWSKI, APG News — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:51:32 GMT

A week of events honoring the military slated May 14-19

Aberdeen Proving Ground will host an Armed Forces Day Celebration on the grounds of the APG Museum on Wednesday, May 16, as part of Armed Forces Week, May 14-19.