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April 17, 2019

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Declining reports of opioid overdoses don't necessarily mean fewer people are overdosing, says Harford sheriff

The number of heroin and opioid overdoses being reported to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office is down significantly from the same time last year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re not happening at the same rate.

Harford Christian School back on top in Envirothon

Harford Christian School is back on top of the Harford County Envirothon competition, taking first place in this year’s tournament after two consecutive years in second place.

A second case of measles confirmed in Maryland as the number of cases nationally grows

A second Maryland resident has tested positive for measles, the highly contagious viral infection that has been spreading rapidly across the country, state health officials said Tuesday. 

'He was us': Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch remembered at funeral as compassionate, dedicated

Constituents, colleagues and lobbyists honored the late Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch at his funeral in Annapolis. City Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles said of Busch: "He was us." Former state delegate Bruce Poole said Busch had "an enduring interest that ordinary citizens had a shot."

Jessup prison smuggling ring: Drugs, phones and porn were traded for PayPal payments and sex, feds allege

Federal authorities dismantled yet another ring of guards and inmates allegedly peddling heroin, cellphones and pornography-loaded flash drives behind bars.

Aberdeen wins two, including inaugural Cal Ripken, Sr. "Fight for the Fungo" baseball game

The Aberdeen baseball team won its second straight game Monday night at home, but needed extra innings to do so.

Edgewood girls reach .500 with third straight softball win

The Edgewood Rams (3-4, 5-5) softball team won its third straight game Monday, beating host Havre de Grace (3-5, 3-8), 16-3, in UCBAC Susquehanna Division play.

Mystic Strike takes 109th My Lady’s Manor steeplechase

Mystic Strike, ridden by Mark Beecher, took the win in the feature race Saturday of My Lady's Manor steeplechase in Monkton, the first of the Maryland Steeplechase Triple Crown.