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July 4, 2018

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Concerned over reaction to water rate increase request, Bel Air officials take proactive approach

Tuesday, Jul 3

Concern that some residents of Bel Air may be upset by a proposed water rate increase, town officials are taking a proactive approach.

Man killed, two stabbed in separate incidents in Aberdeen, Bel Air, Edgewood within 10 hours

Man killed, two stabbed in separate incidents in Aberdeen, Bel Air, Edgewood within 10 hours Saturday evening into early Sunday morning.

Street man, 28, dies in motorcycle crash Monday

A 28-year-old Street man, whose driver’s license was suspended, died Monday night in a motorcycle crash, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

Patrons can borrow fishing poles, tackle, from Joppa Library

Fishing poles are available for borrowing at the Joppa Library in Harford County this summer. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is partnering with select libraries in the state this spring and summer to lend fishing poles and gear to patrons.

Harford opens cooling centers at libraries; pools, creeks top places to beat the searing heat

With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees today and Tuesday, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department, will offer “Cooling Centers” at all library branches during normal business hours.

Darlington celebrates Independence Day

Cheers, marching band music, rumbling engines, piercing sirens and horns followed Saturday's annual Darlington Independence Day Parade as it made its way down Main Street and Shuresville Road.

Harford central committees will have a few new, several old faces

There will be a few new faces and many familiar existing ones on Harford County’s two state central committees following last week’s primary election.

Havre de Grace Independence Parade steps out on Union Ave.

About 90 different groups participated in the annual Havre de Grace Independence Day parade Sunday. The holiday celebration included a block party, concerts and a fireworks show.