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April 11, 2019

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Aberdeen leaders hear pitch for joining lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors

Aberdeen officials received a presentation Monday on joining their fellow municipalities in suing opioid manufacturers and distributors,

Four Harford school districts under building moratoriums as officials keep eyes on Bel Air Middle district

Four Harford County elementary school districts are under moratoriums on new housing development. Bel Air Middle School could be in the same boat, as school system and county officials share information about student population shifts to better plan use of school space and housing patterns.

Adult, two juveniles charged with setting bathroom fires at C. Milton Wright High

An 18-year-old and two 17-year-olds are facing arson charges for allegedly setting fires in two outdoor bathrooms on the property of C. Milton Wright High School last month.

Harford County Council approves expanding Edgewood/Joppa Enterprise Zone

A resolution to expand Harford County’s Edgewood/Joppa Enterprise Zone — including land slated for the proposed Abingdon Business Park warehouse project — was approved by the County Council on a 6-1 vote Tuesday.

Harford Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Year Rich Dean also earns national award for merit

Harford County Sheriff’s Office Senior Deputy First Class Rich Dean is earning top honors for his work locally and nationally.

Case dropped against former Maryland State Police trooper charged with assault during 2015 traffic stop in Harford

Charges were dropped this week against a Maryland State Police trooper who allegedly assaulted a man during a traffic stop on Interstate 95 in Harford County more than three years ago, according to court records.

Ohio man, former Army contractor gets 30 months for role in bribery scheme involving APG contracts

An Ohio man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for his role in a bribery scheme that involved contracts at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Harford detention center inmate dies after hanging himself in his cell, officials say

A 30-year-old inmate from the Harford County Detention Center died Wednesday after hanging himself in his cell, the Sheriff’s Office said.