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Harford County pays $1 million settlement in shooting involving deputy
BALTIMORE - Harford County leaders are paying a $1 million settlement to avoid a lawsuit in a 2022 deadly shooting involving a deputy.While the county executive said the settlement was the right thing to do, the county's sheriff believes it was premature.The confrontation that led to the shooting death of John Fauver happened in April of 2022.Harford County Sheriff's deputies got a call saying Fauver was threatening to harm himself.Deputies opened fire after thinking Fauver was reaching for a gun. Instead, he was reaching for a cane.Two years later, Harford County received a letter from Fauver's family's lawyer demanding $1...
Three taken to Shock Trauma following Rosedale crash
ROSEDALE, MD—Three people were seriously injured in a crash in the Rosedale area on Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred at around 2 p.m. on May 2 in the 8200-block of Pulaski Highway (21237). Three patients were taken to Shock Trauma, according to the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company. The crash...
Who speaks for the rivers?
Who speaks for the Bird? Will you? This question applies equally to the Bush, Middle and Back Rivers as well as the Bird/Gunpowder tidal basin. In November 2022, hundreds of area residents expressed their concern on plans for the future of the former LaFarge Quarry. It created quite an impact thanks to County Councilman David Marks, who had recently been redistricted to the area. ...
Harford police officer honored with Do Good Heroes Award
Harford County Sheriff’s Department Corporal Janelle Myers was awarded the 2024 National Life Do Good Heroes Award, according to a news release. The National Life Group Foundation, part of a life insurance and financial services company based on Vermont, sponsors the award program, which honors fire rescue and police personnel and departments who perform community service activities above and ...
Goodies Plaza project brings range of businesses to Rising Sun
RISING SUN — Before the ribbon was cut Saturday people eagerly toured all the businesses that now call Goodies Plaza home. The Art Den, LLC, Rising Sunflowers Child Care, The Field House, Hoot Heating and Air, and Bird Dog Plumbing held a joint event offering giveaways and activities to all visitors. Greg Buttion, owner of the former Goodies Appliance at 8 Cooper Avenue, was happy with all the feedback he’s...
Injuries reported in Edgewood crash
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Edgewood area. At around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of eastbound Pulaski Highway at Gateway Road. Two medic units are being dispatched to...
Families find fun at the Betterton American Legion Post 246
BETTERTON — It was a fun-filled time at the C. Henry Price Betterton American Legion post on Saturday as they joined other Legion posts nationwide for American Legion Family Day. The last Saturday of April, all posts are encouraged to open their doors to members of the community to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Legionnaires, Sons of the American Legion members, Legion Riders and American Legion Auxiliary, to bring awareness to the organization’s “Be the One” initiative to reduce the rate of veteran suicide. ...
Crash On US-1 Leads To Delays For Motorists Before Afternoon Rush In Harford County
Crews from the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company were busy following a crash at the intersection of Belair Road (US-1) and Mountain Road (MD-152). Some lanes at the busy intersection were temporarily blocked while first responders evaluated the scene and investigated the crash. Officials said that motorists can expect...
Looney's Pub owners getting closer to opening waterfront restaurant
ESSEX, Md. — The popular local Looney's Pub chain is getting ready to open a new venture - a restaurant on the Essex waterfront. It's being called LoonASea (get it?), and the Looney's team has been teasing the grand opening on social media. They say their goal "is to bring a Key West vibe to Hopkins Creek all year round!"
Investigators still searching for clues of what caused Essex house explosion
BALTIMORE -- Investigators were back on Crafton Road in Essex on Wednesday sifting through debris after a house exploded there more than a week ago.WJZ spoke with officials who said they are looking for accelerants, and crews, including accelerant-sniffing-dogs, were searching for clues and answers."You're comfortable, you got great neighbors, and then a situation, like this happens," said Logan Lambert, a neighbor on Avenal Road.The home on Crafton Road near Avenal Road caught on fire around 11 p.m. on April 20 and exploded and rattled a neighborhood awake. WJZ was in the neighborhood in the immediate aftermath and spoke with neighbors...
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