Abingdon News

Francizska Stratton, 84, died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Renaissance North Health Care Center in Warren.

A group of Harford County residents, upset over high property tax assessments, is trying to form a grass-roots organization to fight what the group calls unfair assessments through legislation.

Youths have a new advocate with the re-creation of the Harford County Youth Commission, a 21-member panel that will plan and coordinate youth activities, advance their issues and promote a wholesome environment ...

Last summer, Theresa Jenkins, a then-28-year-old mother who runs a home day care in Abingdon, needed a friend.

Scientists from the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center have found that the simplest experiments can easily engage a child's curiosity and just might spark an interest in chemistry, physics or biology.

An Edgewood man has been arrested on charges of holding up two pharmacies and stealing $22,000 worth of drugs, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said today.

After she was bombarded with questions from students about the presidential debates and this week's election, Jessica Ryan wanted to do something to get the students more involved.

The Y of Central Maryland and the University of Baltimore will sponsor a community conversation about the 1968 riots, 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Nov.

This weekend brings many Halloweeny activities, including the free Young People's String Program concert Sunday at the Peabody Institute, pictured on the left.

The state fire marshal's office is investigating a series of apparently related arsons in the Bel Air and Abingdon areas, all of which happened in a one-hour period Thursday night, authorities said yesterday.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a series of related arsons in the Bel Air and Abingdon areas, all of which happened in a one-hour period last night, authorities said today.

A Maryland State Police medevac helicopter made an emergency landing yesterday in a field near Route 543 in Abingdon, authorities said.

A possible mechanical problem shown by an indicator light is why Maryland State Police say that one of the agency's helicopters made an unexpected landing in a Harford County field late Tuesday afternoon.

Within a week, the 65,000 motorists who go through the Interstate 95 and Routes 24 and 924 interchange in Abingdon every day will begin to see temporary concrete barriers installed, as crews isolate the work ...

A Baltimore County firefighter and paramedic died last night while on duty, the fire department said today in a statement.

Two men wearing bandanas robbed an Abingdon couple at gunpoint early yesterday in their townhouse in the 3600 block of Longridge Court, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said today.

Harford County sheriff's deputies are investigating a home invasion and robbery that occurred early Sunday in Abingdon.

If you're all excited about seeing Salome tomorrow, the first matinee HD simulcast of the season from the Metropolitan Opera , because you heard there's a lot of skin in the production, well, don't lose your ...

The playground at Havre de Grace Elementary School wasn't very inviting. It contained metal bars and slides, and it didn't engage the children when they played outside during recess.

Wegmans Food Markets Inc. , the mega-grocer known for its dizzying array of produce, cheese and gourmet food, is scouting Harford County sites for a possible store.