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March 7, 2019

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Community members protest Abingdon Business Park to county, state officials

Multiple members of the community spoke out against the proposed Abingdon Business Park warehouse/retail project during a Harford County Development Advisory Committee hearing Wednesday.

Bradshaw Road overpass to close as part of $1.1 billion expansion of toll lanes into Harford County

The Bradshaw Road overpass along I-95 in Baltimore County will close for reconstruction starting Monday, part of a $1.1 billion effort to expand northbound express toll lanes on the interstate into Harford County.

Fire causes $3,000 damage to Pylesville home, no one injured

A fire in the walls caused an estimated $3,000 damage to a home in Pylesville late Wednesday morning, fire officials said.

Harford Christians celebrate start of Easter season with ashes on foreheads

Harford Christians celebrated the start of the Easter season with Christians all over the world Wednesday, many by attending Ash Wednesday services, including about 100 at a mid-day Mass at Prince of Peach Catholic Church in Edgewood.

Havre de Grace honors WXCY radio station for 30 years on the air

Bob Bloom didn’t know exactly what he was doing when he came to Havre de Grace in October 1988 looking to start a radio station. Thirty years later, 103.7 WXCY country station is still on the air and Bloom and general sales manager Lisa Layne were recognized by the Havre de Grace City Council.

Four Harford girls basketball teams still alive in playoffs

Four Harford County girls basketball teams are still in line for region titles after each won section semifinal games Tuesday. Aberdeen, C. Milton Wright, Fallston and Patterson Mill were all in the win column and all will be in action Thursday.

Havre de Grace Officer Everett Humphrey promoted to lieutenant

A 27-year member of Havre de Grace Police Department was promoted to lieutenant Monday, while a 25-year member retired last week.

Aberdeen is looking for artist to paint a mural

Aberdeen's department of planning and community development is looking for an artist in the community to paint a mural depicting the spirit of the city.