Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in November 2011: New toll rates went into effect on the two bridges over the Susquehanna River. A man allegedly attacked his girlfriend through a dog door. F.W. Haxel Flag Co. began selling commemorative flags circa 1812. Patch captured video of the banner's unveiling. A Havre de Grace blog was in the running for a regional award. The Warriors boys volleyball team won the…

Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in September 2011: Darlington hostedit's annual Apple Festival. Patch shot video. A thoroughbred named after Havre de Grace has a shot at horse of the year honors. Harford Bank in Havre de Grace was robbed. A Havre de Grace man was arrested in connection with the robbery. City Council approved step and longevity increases. Sweet Devotion served some Baltimore Ravens, …

Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in September 2011: The second Hall of Fame class was announced for Havre de Grace High School. The Warriors football team won its season opener. The Susquehanna Hose Company flag flew over Afghanistan, thanks to hose company volunteer and Sgt. First Class Danny Gonzalez. Havre de Grace Middle School picked up the AVID program. The property owner at the apartment building …

Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in August 2011: City Council met and discussed, among other things, traffic pattern changes at two spots in town. Havre de Grace's Royal Farms was slated to open Sept. 5. Havre de Grace police and residents joined together for National Night Out. Comptroller Peter Franchot toured Havre de Grace's waterfront. He discussed the proposed toll increases and Havre de Grace in …

Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in July 2011: Patch published photos of the carnival and First Friday. And the parade. And the fireworks. And some more from the parade. What exactly happened with the miscommunication about the fireworks? Patch had the story. The city later released a statement in response to the fireworks confusion. City Council members donned Hawaiian shirts, and approved the Snowball …

  Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in June 2011: Patch was on hand as Havre de Grace High School honored a talented group of seniors at the annual senior awards ceremony. Authorities advise against swimming in the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay following Michael Sawyer's drowning. Sawyer's girlfriend and others headed to Little Rock for his funeral. Hope Ford, Sawyer's girlfriend, was among 164 …

Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in May 2011: Patch aired clips from the Patch Mayoral Debate, held at Havre de Grace High School. See clips: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. The city took on responsibility for the roads and utilities in The Paddocks. City Councilmen Mitch Shank and Jim Miller proposed approximately $1 million in budget cuts on the eve of the city's election. Then-Warriors football …

Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in April 2011: MacGregor's opened a remodeled bar and lounge area. The Masonic Lodge on Washington Street held an open house. A Havre de Grace man was arrested on rape charges. The Havre de Grace High School music department received five superior ratings. The first City Council meeting of the month ended ugly, and mayoral challenger Mitch Shank accused Mayor Wayne …

Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in March 2011: The land where Citizens Care Nursing Home is located was transferred to Harford County. County Executive David Craig told Patch the proposed field house at James R. Harris Stadium is in the planning stages. Havre de Grace passed a resolution in favor of a new high school. City Councilman Mitch Shank announced he was running for mayor. E-Moxie announced it …

Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in February 2011: Harford County Sheriff's Office Maj. Mark Forwood was sentenced to 18 months, but instead was granted house arrest. Local teens were arrested in connection with a series of tire slashings. An ammended carbon monoxide detector ordinance passed by a 6-0 vote. An HVAC incident took place at Meadowvale Elementary School. Havre de Grace High School star …

Patch is wrapping up its first full calendar year of covering all the news, events and topics in Havre de Grace. So now we'll take the opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Here are the stories that grabbed headlines in January 2011: A Bel Air man who oversaw Somerset Manor with the Havre de Grace Housing Authority pled guilty to a bribery scheme. After more than a month of debate, the highly-discussed carbon monoxide ordinance passed—without the carbon monoxide language. Mercury was found at Harford Memorial Hospital, causing a shut-down of the operating room. PFC Billy Thompson of …