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March 14, 2018

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Ban on Harford students walking out stands, as nationwide school safety protest approaches

Wednesday, Mar 14

Despite pleas for a reversal from students, parents and community members, the Harford County Public Schools administration remains adamant that students cannot participate in a nationwide walkout Wednesday to bring attention school safety and gun control conerns.

Four juveniles to be charged in Joppatowne High assault, police say

Four juveniles entered Joppatowne High School Tuesday afternoon and allegedly got into a fight with a student in the cafeteria, the sheriff’s office said.

Harford Women's History Month video honors the late Veronica 'Roni' Chenowith

For Women's History Month in March, Harford County government is paying tribute to the late community activist and county council member Veronica "Roni" Chenowith in a video narrated by County Executive Barry Glassman.

Route 22 work delays continue in Aberdeen; business owners want answers

The Maryland State Highway Administration has given prior assurances the construction project on Route 22 in Aberdeen would be completed by spring, but local businesses and residents are wondering which spring.

Security video shows Maryland lobbyist touching lawmaker. He says it vindicates him. She says it vindicates her.

Security footage shows a Maryland lobbyist sliding his hand down the back of a state senator who accused him of improperly touching her at an Annapolis bar. The video substantiates

As UMBC departs for NCAA tournament, Retrievers look back at and ahead to 'special' season

The No. 16 seed Retrievers are not expected to last long against No. 1 seed Virginia, but not for a lack of belief.

Baltimore-bound USS Cyclops vanished 100 years ago. Its fate remains a mystery

One hundred years ago today, the USS Cyclops was due to steam into Baltimore and dock at present day Port Covington. The ship still hasn’t shown up. Its eerie absence has given rise to one of the enduring mysteries of the U.S. Navy.

Trump fires Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, names CIA's Mike Pompeo as replacement

President Donald Trump has ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replaced him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo.