In observance of 2010 National HIV Testing Day, the Harford County Health Department will offer anonymous, no-cost HIV testing on a walk-in basis on Monday, June 28, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m at the Health Services Division office on the top floor of 1 ...
Published June 18, 2010 by The Record in News, Education, Graduation
The sun still shone brightly at Perryville High School's 100th graduation last Friday evening, forecasting a bright future for the school's 202 graduating seniors.
"Today, Class of 2010, is the day we thought would never come, the day that ...
Havre de Grace police charged a Rosedale man with attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed another man the evening of June 2.
Kasiem Jarod Davis, 35, of the 500 block of Belair Road in Rosedale, was charged June 2 with attempted ...
Even though health care costs for Havre de Grace city employees have risen about 35 percent, the employees’ contribution to their premiums is expected to remain at 10 percent.
“We’re in a position to be able to do this and take care of our emplo...
People who live in Aberdeen’s Woodland Green development are one step closer to not getting a 200-unit apartment building in their backyard.
The city’s planning commission recommended turning down the project at its June 9 meeting, where about 1...
A car accident Wednesday night in Havre de Grace sent an elderly woman to the hospital.
At about 8:23 p.m., a 17-year-old boy from Elkton allegedly failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Ontario and Ohio streets, according to pol...
Published June 18, 2010 by Howard County Times in News
Nearly a decade ago, summer became synonymous with minor league baseball in Harford County.
This year, the Aberdeen IronBirds will celebrate their ninth season at Ripken Stadium when the kick off the 2010 season today (Friday).
First pitc...
The ‘Birds are back in town.
Today (Friday) marks the opening of the ninth season of Aberdeen IronBirds baseball at Ripken Stadium.
Though the IronBirds haven’t done particularly well over the years, the games are well-attended, proving t...
Until last Saturday, Greg and John Rapisarda were father and son. Now, as Father’s Day approaches this Sunday, they are also brothers.
After 33 years as a prominent lawyer in Bel Air, 62-year-old Greg Rapisarda has traded in his legal texts and ...
Slavery is a key aspect of the history not only of the U.S. and Maryland, but also of Harford County.
It’s a shameful chapter all around, but one that needs to be remembered and understood.
It now appears, with the opening of the Hays-Hei...
The junior division of the Bel Air Women’s Summer Lacrosse League saw its second night of action Tuesday at Ewing Street Field and with Pink Flamingos’ 11-9 win over Purple Power, both teams now have 1-1 records.
In senior division action, Green...
Published June 18, 2010 by The Aegis in News, Politics
After months of waiting, Harford County Executive David Craig filed his candidacy for re-election last Friday.
Craig, a Republican from Havre de Grace, is running for his second full term as county executive.
In July 2005, Craig was appoi...
Published June 18, 2010 by The Aegis in News, Community
A marine biologist with ties to Harford County is among those involved in assessing impacts the unprecedented oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has had on marine life and habitat.
Bel Air native Cynthia “Cindy” Cooksey is a chief scientist on a fe...
Do you know a Havre de Grace High School graduate who deserves to be recognized?
If so, nominations are being accepted for the inaugural class of the Havre de Grace High School Hall of Fame.
“The main purpose of having it is for current s...
Reports of yet another bear sojourn through Harford County are always welcome to hear. We’ve long believed in the notion that diversity among our local wildlife is a healthy sign, not just for the wildlife, but for all of us as well. It demonstrates Ha...
Published June 18, 2010 by The Aegis in News, Crime
A federal agent’s gun was stolen out of his agency vehicle when he was off duty in Harford County last week.
It’s the second time this year that a law enforcement officer’s service weapon was stolen.
Around 6:41 a.m. June 9, a deputy with...
A motorcycle accident early Thursday evening in Benson claimed the life of a Baltimore County man.
Henry Jacob Hagey, Jr., 66, of Baldwin, died in a crash on Harford Road, just south of Connolly Road, at 4:55 p.m. Thursday after hitting two cars...
Gambling in Perryville will become a reality by the end of September — four weeks earlier than anticipated.
Penn National Gaming, Inc., the gaming outfit running the casino, announced last week that the Hollywood Casino Perryville, being built r...
As of Thursday afternoon, the Aberdeen IronBirds, who are set to kick off their 2010 campaign tonight (Friday) with a home contest, had not posted their official roster.
The preliminary roster the team released Monday included 31 players, but th...
Published June 18, 2010 by The Aegis, The Record in Entertainment, Sports
Summer is officially here.
The Aberdeen IronBirds opened the 2010 season against the Hudson Valley Renegades Friday evening to a sold-out crowd at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen.The home team took the vic...
Published June 18, 2010 by The Aegis, The Record in Sports
Aberdeen IronBirds’ faithful came out in droves on Friday night to watch their team kick off it’s 2010 season, and they were rewarded for making the trip, as the home team blasted the Hudson Valley Renegades, 5-2
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Bill Seccurro, president and CEO of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce, announced during the chamber’s monthly meeting Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year.
The chamber’s board has formed a search committee to find a successor...
Two Harford County high schools are on Newsweek magazine's recently released 2010 list of America's Best High Schools.
C. Milton Wright High School near Bel Air ranked 1,369 and Fallston High School ranked 1,608 out of 1,622 schools on the list....
Published June 21, 2010 by The Aegis, The Record in News, Education
The Harford County Board of Education announced last week it received an additional $1.2 million from the state and another $262,000 in federal revenue for its fiscal year 2011 budget.
At its meeting June 14, the school board unanimously approve...