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January 31, 2019

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The Aegis: Top stories

Harford County opening warming center as Arctic air moves in

Wednesday, Jan 30

As an Arctic air mass moved into the region and temperatures are again expected in the single digits, Harford County opened a warming center in Abingdon.

Updated school closings and delays

 

Havre de Grace mayor provides relief for residents affected by government shutdown

Havre de Grace Mayor William T. Martin wants to give a break to people who went unpaid for more than a month because of the federal government shutdown.

Havre de Grace Police creating auxiliary, explorer post, cadet program to generate interest in department

Like many of its counterparts, Havre de Grace Police Department is having a difficult time recruiting new officers and is turning to alternative programs to generate interest in the department.

Firefighters battle hazardous conditions fighting house fire in Whiteford

Firefighters battled a house fire in hazardous condition Wednesday evening in Whiteford, where one of the homeowners was taken to a local hospital.

Fact check: Filling in the details on Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's rosy view of bipartisan state leadership

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said in his State of the State address that he's cut taxes, but experts say the claim stretches the meaning of a tax break. For instance, businesses and residents saved $240 million because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Other cuts came from Democratic bills Hogan signed.

In reversal, Loh will remain University of Maryland president through June 2020

University of Maryland President Wallace Loh will remain at the helm of the state flagship through June 2020, a reversal that comes three months after he announced plans to retire at the end of this school year.

After decades under Ozzie Newsome's wing, Eric DeCosta happy he never left Ravens' nest

“I think sometimes people would think that maybe I’d be embarrassed that I started off as an intern now that I’m a GM, that I want to forget that,” Eric DeCosta said. “To be honest with you, I cherish that."