The military's six-year-long BRAC process officially ended, with a formal celebration and plenty of self-congratulation. BRAC added six organizations to Aberdeen Proving Ground, 6,500 net jobs, 2.8 million square feet of new and renovated space on post.
The Harford County Department of Public Works reported an overflow of 263,000 gallons of raw sewage into the Bush River during the height of Hurricane Irene in late August.
The Humane Society of Harford County clashed with Humane Options to Prevent Euthanasia (HOPE) about whether to euthanize animals. The humane society euthanized almost 26 percent of its animals for various reasons in 2010.
Bel Air High School's football team opened its season with a victory against National Academy Foundation in Baltimore. The Bobcats shut out NAF, 45-0.
Harford County looked back on tightened security and more patriotism since the attacks of Sept. 11. Commemorations were held around the county to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
A $107 million Powerball ticket was sold from Wine World in Abingdon. It was the first time the winning ticket was sold in Maryland. An Abingdon couple later claimed the prize but, at their request, were not identified by state lottery officials.
Tropical Storm Lee proved less harsh than expected, as water levels Conowingo Dam did not reach the historic heights of Tropical Storm Agnes in 1972. Rainfall totals around Harford nevertheless ranged from eight to more than 15 inches for August.
About 40 people lashed out at Gov. Martin O'Malley's legislative redistricting committee at the Amoss Center at Harford Tech during one of 12 statewide hearings on the issue. Residents and community activists accused the O'Malley administration of gerrymandering the state in the past and urged the committee to have more consideration for community boundaries.
Plans to subdivide a 62-acre Joppa property raised concerns from the site's neighbors about their wells and more traffic. The lands of Rozier L. Steinbach Jr., on Old Joppa Road near Jomat Drive, were set to be divided into eight residential lots.
Rocker Bret Michaels made a surprise appearance in Fallston when he played at a private birthday party at The Mallet in Fallston. The county liquor board was upset, however, when the restaurant failed to notify board members about the party.
Wegmans supermarket opened its first Harford County store on Sept. 18 in Abingdon, generating buzz around the company's 78th store.
Bel Air High School posted the best average scores on the SATs out of all 10 county high schools for 2010.
Harford County government gave away two houses on Bel Air's North Tollgate Road to Catholic Charities of Baltimore. The houses have already been used by Catholic Charities as Anna's House, a shelter for homeless women and their children.
A 16-year-old Patterson Mill High School football star was charged, as an adult, of raping a 14-year-old girl in her home. The Abingdon boy was released on a $50,000 bond.
Harford County Executive David Craig asked the county's 12 volunteer fire and EMS companies to disclose their budgets and other financial information before they can get any more funding from the county, kicking off a debate among the companies about whether to sign.