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July 26, 2018

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Cecil, Harford officials monitoring Susquehanna River flooding risk; Port Deposit issues voluntary evacuation

Friday, Jul 27

The river is expected to crest behind the dam sometime early Friday, according to a spokesperson for Exelon Generation, which owns and operates the dam that spans the river between Harford and Cecil counties.

Traffic advisories posted for fallen firefighter's services Friday and Saturday in Joppa

Traffic advisories are in effect for the memorial services Friday and Saturday in Joppa for Howard County firefighter Nathan Eric Flynn, a Havre de Grace resident who was killed battling a blaze Monday morning at a Clarksville home.

B.A.S.S. postpones Chesapeake Bay Elite in Harford County because of unsafe boating conditions

The Huk Bassmaster Elite at Upper Chesapeake Bay, which had been scheduled for this week out of Harford County, has been postponed because of heavy rainfall and dangerous water conditions.

Spark from ammunition testing causes fire at Harford laboratory

H.P White Laboratory in Darlington suffered an estimated $25,000 in damage from a fire ignited by a spark during ammunition testing Wednesday morning.

Kiddie Academy employees perform 'Acts of Kindess' at Harford Family House

Up to 60 employees and vendors with the Abingdon-based Kiddie Academy spent Wednesday morning volunteering at Harford Family House in Aberdeen as part of the child-care company's national Acts of Kindness campaign.

Harford Farm Fair organizers look forward to 'a good weekend'

Organizers of the 31st annual Harford County Farm Fair expect "a good weekend to close out the fair” after days of rainy weather.

Havre de Grace resident, mayor willing to meet, try to work out differences

Havre de Grace resident Joseph Fiocchi and Mayor William Martin said they would be willing to sit down together to see if they can iron out their differences.

Jim Newby honored after retiring from Havre de Grace city government

Jim Newby, who retired from Havre de Grace city government last month after 40 years as a volunteer and an employee, was honored last week by the Havre de Grace mayor and city council.