This week in Harford County there were scary moments in an otherwise smooth Independence Day celebration, while the Board of Education has been completed and the county aided in putting a controversial bill on the ballot for 2012.

1. Jaw of Life Rescue on Baltimore Pike

The Fourth of July turned scary for a Bel Air woman and her daughter, as they were involved in an accident at Bond Street and Baltimore Pike.

2. Bel Air Fourth of July Highlights

Patch was on the scene for everything Fourth of July that was happening in Bel Air last Monday.

3. Thornton, Browning to Complete Harford Board of Education

The appointments of two more members to the Harford County Board of Education means seven new members will be sworn in Monday.

4. Harford Residents Third in DREAM Act Petition Signatures

Harford County helped to send the DREAM Act to referendum next November, a bill that Gov. Martin O’Malley defended in an interview with Patch.

5. Bel Air Officers Cleared of Anti-Abortion Group Accusations

The charges against three Bel Air Police Department officers of violating constitutional rights have been dismissed, but charges against the Maryland State Police remain.

Other Top Stories

Lt. Col. Ken Pell of Bel Air adjusts to life back in the United States with his family after a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

While Patch asked Gov. O’Malley about the DREAM Act, parade-watchers asked about tolls.

Harford and Cecil County’s Habitat for Humanity divisions are now Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna.

Michael Olesker writes on the passing of Baltimore Colts great John Mackey.

Two Harford Community College women’s lacrosse players were named to the NJCAA All-America team.

A Bel Air High School athlete is hoping to win a national prize.