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Athan Sunderland, CEO of the Huntley Sports Group hired by the City of Aberdeen to book non-baseball events for Ripken Stadium, is seeking the council's approval to book events through 2019.

The Aberdeen mayor and council unanimously approved an ordinance that codifies the use of "Toter" residential trash containers and sets fees for services such as replacing a container, exceeding a container's capacity and bulk pickup.

Harford farmer Zach Rose reports his corn crop was delayed by heavy spring rains, and now it could use some rain at a crucial time in its growth.

The Havre de Grace City Council introduced a resolution and ordinance to update its ethics code with an anti-harrassment, anti-discrimination and anti-intimidation policy that applies to elected and appointed officials.

The Havre de Grace mayor and City Council honored Spc. Samantha Castillo, a Havre de Grace native and member of the Maryland National Guard who recently completed basic and advanced infantry training.

The final results are in, with winners set in tight primary races for state delegate and Harford County Council, after the third and final ballot canvass Friday.

The Harford County election candidates who were in the lead after the June 26 primary and last week's absentee ballot canvass remained there following a count of more than 200 provisional ballots at the Board of Elections Thursday morning.

Happy July 4 Independence Day, Harford County! There are plenty of fun things planned for Wednesday including parades in Kingsville and Bel Air, plus fireworks and a bevy of activities for folks of all ages during Bel Air’s day-long celebration.

Fishing poles are available for borrowing at the Joppa Library in Harford County this summer. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is partnering with select libraries in the state this spring and summer to lend fishing poles and gear to patrons.

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing center in Aberdeen at the former University Center near the Interstate 95/Route 22 interchange.

About 90 different groups participated in the annual Havre de Grace Independence Day parade Sunday. The holiday celebration included a block party, concerts and a fireworks show.

Independence Day celebrations in Harford County begin Saturday with the annual Darlington Independence Day festivities and continue with celebrations in Havre de Grace, Bel Air, Joppatowne and Kingsville

Some of the closest finishes in Tuesday’s primary election were in the races for House of Delegates seats in District 34 which takes in the greater Bel Air area and the Route 40 corridor.

The owners of three Havre de Grace properties received beautification awards from the city's Historic Preservation Commission

About 300 people attended the kickoff breakfast for Harford County's "Choose Civility" campaign Wednesday morning.

Harford County voters turned out to polling places around the county Tuesday to cast ballots for Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, state legislative seats and county offices, including state's attorney, county executive and county council.

Ikar, a Havre de Grace Police Department K-9 unit, and his handler recently showed off his ballistic vest that had been donated by the organization

The former H.H. Gregg and Toys 'R' Us spaces at the Tollgate Marketplace shopping center in Bel Air, a combined 63,000 square feet, are being marketed by the shopping center owner.

The Harford County Council approved bills to place 22 properties in agricultural preservation status. The vote was 6-1, as Councilman Mike Perrone restated his opposition to the program and said the money would be better spent elsewhere.

The Harford County Council granted a request from the county attorney to hire outside counsel to assist the county with its defense in the ongoing federal lawsuit filed against the county over the development of the Ansar community originally meant for elderly Muslim residents.

A 2-year-old child and her family met the Harford County rescuers who helped save her after the girl nearly drowned in her family's swimming pool May 27.

The City of Havre de Grace's $16.03 million general fund budget for fiscal 2019, along with its $14.2 million water and sewer and $1.1 million marina enterprise fund budgets, were adopted by the City Council Monday evening.

Just shy of 5,000 eligible Harford County voters have cast ballots during the first five days of early voting from Thursday through Monday, according to the Maryland Board of Elections. “It’s a little low,” Kevin Keene, Harford County’s elections director, acknowledged Tuesday.

Harford County put tax liens on 620 properties up for sale at auction Monday for its annual tax sale and recouped $828,376.97 from the sale of 597 of them. The number of delinquent property tax accounts is greater this year because of a number of undeveloped lots close together on subdivided land.

Jason Gallion, selected by the Maryland Republican Party to run for the District 35 Senate seat after Sen. Wayne Norman died in March, says he will remain a candidate after the primary, despite reports of a "switch" that involves him running for delegate and Del. Teresa Reilly for Senate.

Gold Star families, elected officials, military leaders and a Medal of Honor recipient who served in World War II were on hand for the unveiling of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Havre de Grace's Concord Point Park on Sunday.

People enjoyed food, music and Greek culture on the first night of the 12th annual Greek Festival at The John Carroll School in Bel Air. The festival, which is put on by the Sts. Mary Magdalene & Markella Greek Orthodox Church in Darlington, continues Saturday and Sunday.

Jarrettsville Elementary School students and administrators celebrate the last day of school for the fifth graders with their traditional "clap out."

The Harford County Council approved Resolution 009-18 to transfer 41.3 acres of county-owned property back to the Emily Bayless Graham Trust for the development of the Maryland Center for the Arts. The Graham trust had conveyed the property to the county in 2012.

Harford County's motions to appeal the more than $45 million judgement awarded by a jury in April against the county in the nearly 30-year MRA rubblefill saga have been denied by a judge.

Three candidates, Republicans Diane Sengstake and Robert Wagner and Democrat Bridgette Johnson are running for the open District E seat on the Harford County Council.

Poll workers saw a steady turnout at the McFaul Activity Center in Bel Air during the first day of early voting Thursday morning. Early voting in Harford County continues through June 21.

A black bear was struck and killed by a vehicle along I-95 in Abingdon early Tuesday morning. It can be a common occurrence in Central Maryland as bears move to and fro searching for food and territory.

Profiles of the three Republican and one Democratic candidate running for the District C seat on the Harford County Council.

Profiles of four candidates for the District A seat on the Harford County Council, including Republicans Donna Blasdell and Paula Mullis and Democrats Dion Guthrie and Andre Johnson.

Kim Beward, of Joppa, completed her fourth rappel, this time down a 28-story office building, in Baltimore Saturday to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation.

Councilman Mike Perrone, also a candidate for county executive, challenged how local tourism grants, funded by the 6 percent room tax, are awarded annually, highlighting that the two largest grants went to organizations that have his council colleagues as their board presidents.

The Harford County Liquor Control Board levied a combined $2,000 in fines against four local businesses that failed compliance tests by selling alcohol to an underage police cadet.

The Havre de Grace City Council approved a resolution to retain law firms to pursue "multi-district litigation" against opioid manufacturers and distributors.

Fallston Middle School students, faculty, staff and administrators celebrated their Maryland Blue Ribbon recognition in a ceremony with state and local leaders.

About 1,000 people participated in the 38th annual Bel Air Town Run on Sunday morning, with its 5K run and one-mile Fun Walk.

Here are the stories of Fallston High School's graduating Class of 2018, including one young man, Nick Fabula, who was thinking of his late mother during Thursday's commencement.

Some of the members of the North Harford High School Class of 2018 had to push through significant challenges, such as an injury and having to make up a grade to get to their school's 68th commencement Wednesday.

Joppatowne High School held its Class of 2018 commencement on Wednesday afternoon.

The Aberdeen High School Class of 2018 reflects on the relationships they have formed over four years and their plans for the future during the 110th commencement Tuesday.

More than 200 members of the Patterson Mill High School Class of 2018, as well as school administrators and staff, paid tribute to classmate Isaac Pfarr, who died suddenly during his junior year.

Maj. Gen. Randy Taylor, the APG commander and guest speaker at Aberdeen's Memorial Day ceremony, honored the military and law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for Americans' freedom and safety.

The themes of service, unity and seizing and treasuring the moment permeated the 51st commencement exercises for The John Carroll School Class of 2018.

Aberdeen, Bel Air and Havre de Grace will host Memorial Day observances Monday.

The Edgewood High School Class of 2018 celebrates their many accomplishments at their commencement ceremony.