Juvenile arrested after making threats against Fallston High School

FALLSTON, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile has been arrested after making threats against a local school. Over the past two days, authorities have investigated five threats made against area schools and have charged a juvenile with crimes related to making threats involving the school system. Police say the School Resource Officer assigned to Fallston High School was […]

Ten Harford County schools on modified lockdown due to police investigation

UPDATE: Some after-school activities have also been cancelled. Parents should check with their child’s school for details. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Ten Harford County schools have been placed on a modified lockdown due to an ongoing police investigation in the area, officials say. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is reportedly searching for a person in crisis in the area, […]

Joppatowne High School to remain closed until Thursday, additional schools to close on Monday

JOPPA, MD—Following last week’s deadly shooting at Joppatowne High School, the school will remain closed for the first half of the coming week.  Some additional Harford County schools will also be closed on Monday. A statement on the Harford County Public Schools website reads as follows: “The tragic events of Friday have taken an emotional toll on this community and […]

Freedom Federal Credit Union selects eight educators as 2024 Golden Apple Award recipients

BEL AIR, MD—At a reception held at Mountain Branch in Joppa on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Freedom Federal Credit Union honored Ms. Sue Nickerson and Ms. Jen Olkowski, as the grand award recipients of the Credit Union’s 2024 Golden Apple Annual Educator Awards. The program, now in its thirteenth year, offers eight annual educator awards of $2,000, $1,000, $500 and […]

Maryland schools set to welcome back 890K students

BALTIMORE, MD—The beginning of the 2024-25 academic year just around the corner. School bells are ringing for students across Maryland starting Wednesday, August 21, as Frederick and St. Mary’s counties open their doors for the 2024-25 academic year. Through Tuesday, September 3, all 24 local school systems will welcome approximately 890,140 students overall for the first day of school and […]

Harford County music teacher arrested on child pornography charges

BEL AIR, MD—Detectives have arrested a 27-year-old Bel Air man and charged him with 11 counts related to possession and distribution of child pornography. Earlier this year, Detectives with the Harford County Child Advocacy Center received a tip regarding suspicious internet activity, specifically the downloading of multiple sexually explicit images of children that appeared to be between one and 13 […]

Maryland State Board, MSDE honor 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education held a special recognition ceremony for the 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building. Each of the state’s 24 school systems selects a Teacher of the Year who exemplifies outstanding work as an educator. “So many Marylanders owe their […]

Joppatowne High School educator among Harford County’s 2024 teachers of the year

BEL AIR, MD—Harford County Public Schools officials have announced the finalists for all areas being honored at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence in Education. These areas include leadership, facilities, food and nutrition, technology, educational support professionals, and custodians. Each nomination was carefully reviewed and scored by a judging panel to determine the finalists. Teacher of the Year Verna Hiser, Gifted […]