Repairing the piers holding up the area’s two main bridges over the Susquehanna River, the Hatem and Tydings bridges, was originally only mentioned in the state’s long-range plans.
But the work is being moved up after inspectors found some unexp...
The Cecil County Commissioners are gambling with the fate of a proposed casino after Perryville elected officials rejected a possible tax break for the gaming company.
Last week, the county commissioners voted 3-2 against tax increment financing...
This week’s girls soccer action saw Havre de Grace, Aberdeen and Perryville all take one-goal losses.
The Havre de Grace Warriors (0-5 overall, 0-2 Susquehanna) and Edgewood (2-5 overall, 1-2 Susquehanna) met on the Warriors’ home field on Wedne...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Aegis in Sports, Opinion
It looks like deja vu after two more surprising outcomes on the gridiron last week. Well, here’s a guarantee for some perfection. Guaranteed.
This week’s picks
Harford Tech 23, Perryville 17
Patterson Mill 26, Bo Manor 19...
Recent local field hockey action saw Perryville pick up a handy win over Havre de Grace, while Aberdeen its match by the slimmest of margins.
Last Friday, Perryville and Havre de Grace squared off on the latter’s home field and the Panthers, wit...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Record in News, Crime
A federal grand jury in Baltimore Tuesday indicted an Aberdeen woman, Katina Virginia Martin, 37, on charges of subscribing to two false federal income tax returns.
According a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore, the two-...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Aegis in Sports, Opinion
I said to The Aegis photo editor Matthew Button at last week’s Fallston vs. Bel Air football game: “I hope I didn’t jinx anything. Every time I write something nice about an athlete they get hurt or fall off the map.” I was speaking about the column th...
With an even record at 2-2 and coming off a lopsided victory last Friday, the Havre de Grace Warriors varsity football team will look to make two wins in a row tonight (Friday) when they pay a visit to Elkton (3-1).
The Warriors were 40-0 winner...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Record in News, Business
Proposed changes to the Homestead Tax Credit ceiling could mean savings for some Havre de Grace homeowners and hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue to the city.
The Homestead Real Property Tax Credit is a state program under which lo...
The Harford County Board of Education is adamantly opposed to a bill to repeal the school development impact fee.
On Sept. 15, Harford County Councilmen Dion Guthrie and Chad Shrodes introduced a bill to repeal the law establishing the fee, and ...
The Havre de Grace girls volleyball team notched another UCBAC Chesapeake Division win Wednesday evening, beating host North Harford, 3-0. The scores were 25-12, 25-23 and 25-19.
Megan Appold led the way with three kills, six digs, 29 perfect pa...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Record in News, Community, Sports
Harford County government is taking steps to breed the next generation of soccer stars with the construction of four soccer fields at the Chapel Road Sports Complex in Havre de Grace.
During the Harford County Board of Estimates meeting Thursday...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Aegis in News, Community
Fire Prevention Week starts this weekend with open houses and celebrations at firehouses throughout Harford County.
This is a time not only to educate the public on fire prevention and life-safety issues, but also to broaden their understanding...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Aegis in News, Crime
A Bel Air woman was raped in her home several weeks ago, allegedly by someone she knew.
The 57-year-old woman told police Tuesday she had been raped two weeks ago by a man she knew, according to Monica Worrell, public information specialist with...
Ray Sanchez is all too familiar with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The Abingdon resident previously lost his grandfather to dementia. As Wellspring program director at Brightview Assisted Living of Bel Air, Sanchez sees the impact of the disease on...
Almost a year after a mother and son were killed on the Bel Air Bypass, the road has seen minor safety improvements with centerline rumble strips, but has yet to see a promised centerline barrier.
Improving the safety of the Bel Air Bypass has b...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Aegis in News, Crime
A Havre de Grace man suspected of being a serial rapist was charged Saturday with rape and assault. He was charged in connection with a separate sex offense case last week and The Aegis is not disclosing the names of the victims for their protection....
Tara Grim, of Bethany, Del., paints a plein air-style painting of the distinctive pink house on Union Avenue in Havre de Grace late Wednesday afternoon. Grim is one of 17 artists participating in Third Havre de Grace Plein Air Painting Competition thro...
Published October 2, 2009 by in News, Entertainment, Education
It’s time for team spirit, school pride, elegant dresses and sharp suits.
Yes, that’s right — it’s homecoming season in Harford County.
“Fall has finally arrived in Harford County because homecoming festivities are just around the corner,...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Aegis in News, Community
There were two water rescue efforts involving local rescue personnel this week, but one turned out to be an apparent false alarm and the other turned out to be relatively minor.
Around 6:05 p.m. on Monday rescue boats from Port Deposit, Darlingt...
It became illegal statewide Thursday to send or write text messages while driving, but Harford County government is taking it one step further.
As of Oct. 1, a new county policy prohibits the use of cell phones or other wireless communication de...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Record in News, Crime
An outside investigation of the Aberdeen Police Department has concluded there was “insufficient evidence” to substantiate allegations two of its officers acted with an excessive force during an incident in East Aberdeen last February.
In praisi...
Wednesday’s annual Harford County Job Fair was another success, at least according to the sponsoring Susquehanna Workforce Network.
Bruce England, executive director for the network, said the numbers have not been finalized but it appears close ...
Published October 2, 2009 by in News, Entertainment
One woman in eight has a chance of developing breast cancer, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society.
In Harford County Del. Donna Stifler’s family, the odds are even higher. Stifler, a Republican representing District 35A, has a...
Published October 2, 2009 by The Record in News, Business
A landmark Havre de Grace business will soon be packing up and leaving town.
Mid-Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company confirmed Thursday it will close its Havre de Grace Sales Center, on Juniata Street, on Nov. 23.
Brendan Walshe, Maryland...
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