After nine years, Ted Quatman is making his final run Tuesday as driver of Bus 327 for students with disabilities at Darlington Elementary School, and he is going to be missed. Quatman, whom staff at the school call “the world’s greatest bus pop-pop,” planned to retire following Tuesday’s run. ...
A woman was burned and a dog died in a fire in Churchville that caused an estimated $50,000 in damage, fire officials said. The fire was reported at 11:42 p.m. Friday night in a rancher in the 200 block of Hopewell Road, discovered by passerby, according to a notice of investigation from the Office...
Finding the right venue for a children’s birthday party can be tricky. You have to factor in personality of the birthday child and their friends, the size of the party and the cost. We’ve taken some of the guesswork out of the process by finding some ideal party venues based on your type of child....
Various research studies have shown that teens who volunteer in their communities are generally more responsible with greater self-esteem and better overall attitudes than many of their counterparts and are 50% less like likely to abuse drugs, alcohol, cigarettes or engage in destructive behavior....
I am writing this additional editorial to make sure that the residents of Aberdeen are aware of the pending lawsuit against the Ripkens. The City of Aberdeen initiated $150,000 to retain lawyers for this lawsuit. There really is no ceiling on the amount the City could spend in lawyer fees moving...
A little more than two years ago, my husband Lucas and I arrived at Aberdeen Proving Ground with excitement. As Chesapeake Bay enthusiasts, we could not have been happier to relocate to beautiful northeast Maryland — and to move out of a very small apartment in Washington, D.C. My tenure as APG...
As Americans remember the sacrifices of the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy 75 years ago this June 6, let us reflect on those who were lost, those who were wounded and those who survived the war to carry on. Their countless acts of courage turned the tide of the Nazi onslaught...
Recently, during the week of May 19 to 25, Maryland joined the rest of the nation in celebrating National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. Consistent with Gov. Larry Hogan’s strong commitment to public safety and the well-being of all Marylanders, he has recognized the dedication of EMS workers...
“Sumer is icumen in, lhude sing cuccu!” Summer is indeed “a-coming in, loudly sing cuckoo,” and celebrate with the Harford Choral Society at its spring concert on Saturday. The Harford Choral Society will present its Messiah in May spring concert under the direction of Kathryn Locke at 7 p.m. at...
Musicians from the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra and the Harford Choral Society will perform Mozart’s heavenly music April 28 at 3 p.m. “While in Salzburg, Austria, my wife Carol and I heard the duet ‘Sull’aria’ from Mozart’s Opera, Marriage of Figaro. It was magnificent. It appeared to be heaven-inspired,”...
Free performances of the award-winning play “Addicted” can be seen in Harford County beginning Thursday. The play, written and directed by Harford County school psychologist Christle Henzel, spotlights heroin’s impact on the community. It tells the story of three young adults struggling with addiction...
An announcement from Exelon Generation: Exelon Generation will conduct its semi-annual, full-volume test of the emergency warning sirens surrounding Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at approximately 1 p.m. This is one of two tests performed each year. The Peach Bottom emergency...
A new sculptural bike rack was unveiled recently on Main Street in downtown Bel Air. “Public art is one of those things that really adds to the quality of life for our residents,” Angela Robertson, grants and economic development coordinator for the town, said. “It makes our community unique.” ...