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Aberdeen tests military's Cougar

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Heavily armored troop carrier refitted for Afghan terrain

Heavily armored troop carrier refitted for Afghan terrain

Man killed in I-95 crash into truck that broke down

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A 27-year-old Raspeburg man was killed early Saturday when his vehicle ran into the back of a truck that had broken down on the shoulder of northbound Interstate 95 in Harford County, according to Maryland State Police. Kevin Blair Jr. suffered head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

At Work: Shreya Hessler, licensed psychologist

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Shreya Hessler, licensed psychologist, Bel Air

Age: 34

APG plans detonations this week at test center

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Aberdeen Test Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground plans to conduct several large detonations this week that will likely generate sound and vibration beyond the boundaries of the Harford County military post. If weather conditions permit, the blasts will continue through Friday. Information: 410-278-1147 or 800-688-8705.

Aberdeen police seek two in fatal shooting July 4

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Aberdeen police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting July 4 and are seeking two suspects in the case. Timothy Avery Weatherly, 25, of the Bronx, N.Y., was found fatally shot about 3 a.m. in a Pritchard Avenue apartment. Arrest warrants have been issued for brothers Michael Barber, 18, and Sanford T. Barber, 21, also both of the Bronx, police said. They were last seen in a black Audi with New York tags ERV5831, police said. Sgt. Frederick Budnick said police are investigating the men's ties to Maryland. They are thought to have acquaintances in Aberdeen. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call 410-272-2121.

Meteor lights up Mid-Atlantic area's skies

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Startled observers report brilliant flash, 'thunderous' sonic booms

Scores of people in Maryland and Pennsylvania who lingered outdoors into the early morning hours Monday were startled by the brilliant flash of a meteor that soared over the Mid-Atlantic states.

Two hurt by illegal fireworks in Harford County incidents

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Deputy state fire marshals had a busy July 4th as they responded to three incidents involving illegal fireworks - all of them in Harford County. Fire officials say aerial fireworks landed on a vinyl awning that hung over the door to an apartment building in Aberdeen, setting the awning on fire. No one was injured, and no suspects have been identified. In the Forest Hill area, a 43-year-old man was struck in the face by illegal fireworks and flown to Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment. And in Edgewood, 23-year-old Daniel Sherman was struck in the leg and face by fireworks. He was also flown to Shock Trauma for treatment for burns. Marshals confiscated over 50 pounds of illegal fireworks during the night.

O'Malley names Orsman to Harford school board

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Donald R. Orsman, a longtime English teacher at Havre de Grace High School, has been named by Gov. Martin O'Malley to serve on the Harford County Board of Education. In a statement, O'Malley said Orsman "possesses the skill and the leadership necessary" to promote quality education. Orsman is a teacher mentor at several Harford schools, and taught at Havre de Grace High for 32 years.

Man found fatally shot in Aberdeen

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A man was found shot dead in an apartment in Aberdeen early Saturday morning, city police said. Detective David Swain said the unidentified man was found in the kitchen area of an apartment on Pritchard Avenue on the city's east side about 3 a.m. The man had been shot once, but Swain could provide no further details. He said witnesses reported seeing two men leaving the scene in a black Audi with New York license plate number ERV 5831.

Bel Air to host under-15 national championships

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Thirty girls teams and 32 boys teams from across the United States will contend for the first US Lacrosse under-15 national championships in Bel Air. Girls play starts Monday, concluding with the championship game at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Boys play starts Wednesday with the championship game at 2 p.m. next Friday. All games are at Cedar Lane Sports Park.