The City of Aberdeen finished fiscal 2018 with a $255,000 surplus in its general fund budget, although its water, sewer and stadium enterprise funds posted losses, according to an audit report. “Most of the [general fund] surplus came from savings in expenditures,” Finance Director Opiribo Jack...
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy, Col. Steven Bodway, is turning in his patrol car for a jet ski and golf clubs. After two stints with the sheriff’s office totaling 32 years, including the last four as Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler’s second-in-command, Bodway is retiring Jan. 11. Gahler...
Vote for your favorite Harford County businesses and community members in the Best of Harford readers' poll. If you don't see your favorite listed in a particular category, select other and write in the name of the business, organization or individual. You can vote for as many or as few categories...
On November 9, Harford Community College held its first-ever Future Summit. More than 80 representatives from Harford County joined more than 250 HCC employees for an afternoon of thought-provoking discussions on the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and commerce, and worked to identify the...
It may have felt like deja vu — the oath, the ceremony, the applause. Yet Monday’s inauguration ceremony represents something different for Harford County Executive Barry Glassman compared to the one he had four years ago. The second term for any office holder carries with it greater expectations,...
I would like to thank citizens of Bel Air for their attendance and enthusiasm at the town’s Christmas parade and celebration this past Sunday. My wife and I walked the route and we were pleased to see so many children enjoying the sights and sounds. The joy on the faces of the kids and families...
Regardless of politics, most people will acknowledge that the late President George H.W. Bush, had all the most important qualities of a human being, and as an American. I’m not going to recount here all the accomplishments of his long life of service to our country. You probably have read it all...
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson has said on several occasions that the safety, security and mental well-being of the 38,000 HCPS students and 5,000 employees is his and the community’s first priority. He said so again during a budget work session Tuesday evening. Recently,...
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.” ...
Harford Community College held a successful Future Summit planning event last Friday, according to college officials, as participants discussed what HCC might be like in the coming decades. The signature event of the college’s strategic planning efforts, the Future Summit was attended by approximately...
The Havre de Grace Youth Commission, created by law in June, is getting up and running after its first four members were appointed at the Nov. 5 City Council meeting. “The purpose of the Havre de Grace youth Commission is to foster civic duty, volunteerism and the importance of public service to...
Phil Hosmer admits he’s getting a bit anxious about the planned Ma & Pa Trail connection from Bel Air to Forest Hill. “Do you realize it was 2016 when the county got the final easement?” Hosmer asked Saturday afternoon, as he walked near the former home of Harford Sanitation in Bel Air, which was...