JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to Joppatowne High School on Thursday afternoon to investigate reports of a natural gas odor. Units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were able to determine that the source of the odor was a science classroom where gas appliances were being used for science projects. Crews verified there were no hazards prior to clearing the scene. No injuries […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings has introduced Senate Bill 644 — Public Schools — School Resource Officers — Firearms Required, a new measure aimed at bolstering the safety of students and staff in Maryland’s public schools. The proposed legislation mandates that all Public School Resource Officers (SROs) and School Police Officers carry firearms while on duty in schools. Senator Jennings emphasized […]
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, […]
JOPPA, MD—A GoFundMe campaign has been established for the family of Warren Grant, the student who was killed in a shooting at Joppatowne High School on Friday. The page has been established by the Brandon Tolson Foundation, an organization that provides emotional support and financial relief to families who have lost a child. “Warren Grant was a smart, charismatic, funny, […]
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 […]
JOPPA, MD—An arrest has been made in connection with Friday’s deadly shooting at Joppatowne High School. At just after 12:30 p.m. on September 6, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to Joppatowne High School for an active assailant. A School Resource Officer assigned to the school immediately responded to identify and address the threat. Authorities arrived within minutes […]
I{DATE 7: A suspect has been arrested, charged, and identified. UPDATE 6: The 15-year-old victim, Warren Curtis Grant, has died. The suspect and the victim knew each other, according to a letter from the school system. UPDATE 5: Police say a 15-year old student is in serious condition after bring shot in the chest during a dispute in a school […]
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 […]