Fallston News

Patrick L. Hess, a lifelong Fallston resident, has assumed leadership of the Harford County Board of Education after the resignation of Vice President Salina M. Williams. Hess graduated from North Harford High School and is the sixth generation of his family to live in Harford County. His wife, Lynn, is a kindergarten teacher at Jarrettsville Elementary School, and his three children have graduated from Harford County public schools.

Hess was named to the board in 2004, after board member Karen L. Wolf resigned. He was tapped to finish the remaining two years of Wolf's term. Hess was reappointed in 2006 by then-Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. to serve a full five-year term on the board. Hess is chief executive officer of Operations Management Inc., a restaurant management company that oversees Denny's franchises. He recently sat for an interview with The Sun : What was your interest in education?

The Upper Chesapeake Health Medical Mobile Van will visit Harford County Public Library branches this summer.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold a 9 a.m. traditional worship and 11 a.m. contemporary service today.

Thirteen Harford County children conjured up a week in the Middle Ages. One day they learned about peasants and royalty, and made tunics, crowns and orbs.

The warm June weather did not deter a large gathering of trail enthusiasts from gathering Saturday to officially open the newest segment of Harford County 's Ma and Pa Trail.

Ants are on the move in Maryland, and they're moving in with us. Pest control businesses are reporting more calls than usual from homeowners.

From one family to another After more than 50 years, Sander's Corner changes hands 06/04/08 Story by Loni Ingraham lingraham@patuxent.com Lutherville resident John Naudain stands in the dining room of Sanders' ...

After months of debate, Harford County's nearly $900 million budget for 2009 is official.

The bill was passed by the Harford County Council, Tuesday, May 27, 2008 by a unanimous vote.

Sunday, May 25, 2008 WBAL Radio and Associated Press A Fallston home belonging to a state trooper has been destroyed by fire.

At 91, Jane Herrick walks at least five miles a day - up and down hills near her Bel Air home - and often helps cook meals at McFaul Senior Center.

Reported by: Sara Spangler Last Update: 12:56 pm Crabs If you are not traveling this Memorial Day weekend there are still plenty of ways to have fun right in your own backyard.

Upper Chesapeake Health will offer a six-week prepared childbirth course from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

Cecil College will hold its 39th annual commencement ceremonies today on the North East campus. via Baltimore Sun

“You don't want to compete when the economy's good, because the contractors don't need your business and charge you more”

The proposed $82 million Bel Air office complex got shot down by the Harford County Council amid fierce opposition. via Baltimore Examiner

“I kept saying over and over again, - Stay down, it's going to be all right”

Cummings sees violence up-close in Baltimore U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings got a close-up glimpse of violent crime Saturday as he cradled a dying man who had been stabbed. via Baltimore Examiner

“As far as we are concerned, these suits are without merit”

For more than a decade, Carl and Patricia Morgan rented out their two-story house in Fallston, but it has been vacant for nearly four years now. via The Baltimore Sun

Chris Pritts said the size of the ''kiddie'' chair struck him first. ''The chairs and the desks are so small,'' said Pritts, 18, of Milford Township. via The Morning Call

Harford County celebrates Clean Commute Month this month, with activities to help motorists reduce pollution while improving their health. via The Baltimore Sun

Adopt a canine at Ripken Stadium The Humane Society of Harford County will offer a variety of dogs for immediate adoption at the Harford LIVE! Home & Garden Show today at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. via Baltimore Sun