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May 6, 2018

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Harford DES director describes multiple efforts to improve public safety

Friday, May 4

DES Director Edward Hopkins gives the Harford County Council a wide-ranging update on present and future initiatives to improve emergency services and EMS in the county.

Police union, ARC Northern Chesapeake officials praise county exec's budget

The Harford County Council hears from representatives of the deputies' and corrections unions and the ARC Northern Chesapeake Region, during a public hearing on the FY19 county budget Thursday evening. The union reps urged the council to support the budget with its police salary increases.

Naturalist captures osprey in full dive for fish at Eden Mill

I am having the most delightful dilemma this week, of what cool shots and events to share with you.

Harford Sheriff's Office investigating murder-suicide in Street

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder-suicide in Street, according to the sheriff’s office.

PHOTOS: 2018 Havre de Grace Prom

2018 Havre de Grace Prom at Waters Edge Events Center in Belcamp, Saturday, May 5, 2018.

PHOTOS: 2018 Harford Tech High School Prom

2018 Harford Tech High School Prom at the Martins Valley Mansion in Cockeysville, May 5, 2018.

Orioles lose to A's, 2-1, are swept on road trip, have lost 12 straight away from home

The offense fails to produce again in a 2-1 loss in Oakland, dropping the Orioles to 8-26. No major league team has a worse record.

Kentucky Derby winner Justify will race in 143rd Preakness as field takes shape

After a thrilling run to victory in the rain at the Kentucky Derby, Justify is doing well and trainer Bob Baffert sees no reason he wouldn't race in the 143rd Preakness.