JOPPA, MD—Following last week’s deadly shooting at Joppatowne High School, the school will remain closed for the first half of the coming week. Some additional Harford County schools will also be closed on Monday. A statement on the Harford County Public Schools website reads as follows: “The tragic events of Friday have taken an emotional toll on this community and […]
JOPPA, MD—An arrest has been made in connection with Friday’s deadly shooting at Joppatowne High School. At just after 12:30 p.m. on September 6, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to Joppatowne High School for an active assailant. A School Resource Officer assigned to the school immediately responded to identify and address the threat. Authorities arrived within minutes […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County and southern Harford County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. All work is weather permitting. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale […]
I{DATE 7: A suspect has been arrested, charged, and identified. UPDATE 6: The 15-year-old victim, Warren Curtis Grant, has died. The suspect and the victim knew each other, according to a letter from the school system. UPDATE 5: Police say a 15-year old student is in serious condition after bring shot in the chest during a dispute in a school […]
JOPPA, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment, on behalf of the Attorney General, has filed a complaint against a developer, homebuilder, and contractor for multiple water pollution violations at the Ridgely’s Reserve development in Harford County. The complaint (PDF), filed Friday in Harford County Circuit Court, alleges that the Ridgely’s Reserve development and its associated sewer line project caused “numerous […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The 13th annual 9/11 Patriot Day Ride will roll through parts of Harford County and Baltimore County on Saturday morning. Organized by The Hope & Peace Foundation, ride registration begins at 8 a.m. and will begin at around 10:45 a.m. The trip will be a 28-mile fully police-escorted and fire-supported ride that begins at the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030. The program outlines $18.9 billion in spending for transportation infrastructure and operations. The $18.9 billion plan represents a 1.3 billion decrease from the final capital program for fiscal year 2024 to 2029 due to reduced economic growth and an […]
JOPPA, MD—A construction worker was flown to Shock Trauma following an industrial accident in Joppa on Tuesday morning. At around 10 a.m. on September 3, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and the Harford County Department of Emergency Services Special Operations Team responded after a construction worker fell into a confined space and was injured in the 1400-block of Philadelphia […]