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June 17, 2018

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Gold Star Families monument in Havre de Grace unveiled Sunday

Monday, Jun 18

Gold Star families, elected officials, military leaders and a Medal of Honor recipient who served in World War II were on hand for the unveiling of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Havre de Grace's Concord Point Park on Sunday.

Expanded $1.1 billion I-95 toll lane plan announced for Harford, Baltimore counties

A plan to extend express toll lanes on Interstate 95 north of Baltimore into Harford County will be greatly expanded from what was originally proposed, it was announced Friday morning by the Maryland Transportation Authority, which operates the highway.

Harford proceeds with appeal of $45 million rubblefill judgment in state courts

Harford County's motions to appeal the more than $45 million judgement awarded by a jury in April against the county in the nearly 30-year MRA rubblefill saga have been denied by a judge.

Harford ramps up summer campaign to prevent opioid abuse, provide treatment

County Executive Barry Glassman’s administration will begin airing 30-second public service announcements in Harford County movie theaters featuring a local resident in recovery.

Harford school bus crashes in Havre de Grace, one student taken to hospital

A Harford County Public Schools bus was involved in a single vehicle accident in Havre de Grace as it was transporting students home on the final day of the school year, according to fire and school officials.

Jarrettsville Elementary community members 'clap out' fifth graders on their last day of school

Jarrettsville Elementary School students and administrators celebrate the last day of school for the fifth graders with their traditional "clap out."

Man jumps from Rt. 40 bridge, survives after being chased by Havre de Grace Police

A Maryland Natural Resources Police officer patrolling the Susquehanna River Friday evening and a good Samaritan out on a private boat pulled a man who jumped from the Hatem Bridge after being chased by Havre de Grace police, police said.

PHOTOS: Aberdeen IronBirds home opener

The Aberdeen IronBirds kicked off the 2018 season Friday night against the visiting Hudson Valley Renegades at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium.