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January 1, 2018

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New Years Eve Duck Drop

Monday, Jan 1

Countdown to 2018 with Havre de Grace's annual Duck Drop and Fireworks celebration.

Some prepay Harford property taxes in anticipation of lower 2018 federal deductions

Harford County property owners prepaid their 2018 property taxes on close to 500 accounts by the end of this week, hoping to get a larger deduction on their 2017 federal income taxes.

Bitter cold means sparse attendance at Havre de Grace church tour Sunday

Havre de Grace churches open for Susquehanna Ministerium's annual walking tour, but bitter temperatures in the teens keep most visitors away Sunday.

Three injured after argument while drinking becomes physical, police say

Three people who were drinking Friday night got into an argument that became physical, the Harford Sheriff’s Office said.

With 10 homicides, 2017 was another violent year in Harford County

An overview of the homicides that happened in Harford County in 2017, whether they have been solved or not, and what has happened with the prosecutions of homicides from prior years.

In memoriam 2017 Harford County

Remembering some of our Harford County friends and neighbors who left us in 2017.

A newsworthy year for education in Harford County in 2017

Much noteworthy news was made in education in Harford County during 2017, not all of it strictly in the classroom.

Ravens embark on another early offseason, knowing change is inevitable after team again comes up short

The retirement of defensive coordinator Dean Pees likely won't be the only change as the Ravens miss the playoffs for the third consecutive year.