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December 18, 2017

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Missed graduation ceremony recreated for Edgewood High student cleared in shooting case

Monday, Dec 18

Rocceon M. Harrison, an Edgewood High School graduate who could not attend commencement because he had turned himself in as the suspect in a shooting case last spring, got to experience commencement Sunday in a ceremony put on by his church.

Warm winter coats distributed to 155 Harford children in need

The gift of a warm winter coat brought smiles to 155 local children in need this winter thanks to generous donors and nonprofits working together with the Harford County Department of Community Services.

Harford County names new IT director

Harford County Executive Barry Glassman has named Nicholas Kuba director of the Harford County Office of Information & Communication Technology, effective Monday.

Havre de Grace partners with veterans group to recycle discarded but usable household items

The City of Havre de Grace announced it has entered into a partnership with Vietnam Veterans of America to the charitable organization provide usable household items collected during the city’s bulk trash pickups.

Package theft gives rise to delivery alternatives

Package thefts have become an all-too-common byproduct of online shopping and delivery, especially around the holiday season. One Baltimore County entrepreneur has started a package rescue business.

Centennial vs C. Milton Wright boys basketball

Centennial vs C. Milton Wright boys basketball game at centennial High School, Monday 12/18/17

2.3 million Marylanders will travel for holidays, AAA Mid-Atlantic says

Despite an uncertain weather forecast, nearly 2.3 million Marylanders will travel between Christmas and New Year’s Day, AAA Mid-Atlantic projected Monday — a 3.2 percent increase from last year’s projection and the auto club’s highest-ever holiday travel forecast.

Early Christmas gift [Editorial]

Harford's new property tax credit for retired military veterans and senior citizens is an early Christmas give worth giving and receiving.