Thursday, May 23, 2013
Unpredictable weather has pushed back the Havre de Grace High School jazz band's performance.
The Jazz by the Bay concert, scheduled for Thursday evening, was postponed due to impending storms. It has been rescheduled for May 29. During the annual event, the Jazz Ensemble from Havre de Grace High School performs on the Promenade. The show has been a tradition since 1995, according to Band Director Rick Hauf. "It is designed to be an enjoyable way to end our year with a concert in a truly beautiful setting," Hauf said. See last year's Jazz by the Bay performance. Jazz by the Bay will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, on the Promenade near the Decoy Museum.
The brunt of the severe weather is anticipated in late afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for most of Maryland, including Harford County, Thursday afternoon. Severe thunderstorms, which may produce strong winds and hail, could sweep through Havre de Grace and surrounding areas, according to the weather service. The forecast shows that 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday is when the storms are most likely to occur. A small craft advisory is in effect Thursday and Friday on the Chesapeake Bay.
From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on Havre de Grace area roads right now.
If you're on a mobile device, click here to view the map. When you're done getting gas and packing the car, check out the live results from MapQuest above to see what's standing between you and the start of your three-day weekend. MapQuest scans for parade routes, ongoing construction, block parties and traffic jams. If your route is green, your good. If it's red, you may be headed into a line of rubbernecking fools. Good luck!
The Havre de Grace Police Department provided the following information.
Congress Avenue, 700 block. 12:17 p.m. on May 22. A theft was reported. No further information was available. Green Street, 600 block. 12:25 a.m. on May 22. Police received two calls reporting the sound of glass breaking nearby. Police found a resident had accidentally broken two glass items inside. Pulaski Highway, 1200 block. 5:09 p.m. on May 21. A ring was lost. Tydings Road, 700 block. 3:20 p.m.on May 21. A 55" TV from Rent-a-Center was stolen from a house. The theft occurred at 2 p.m. on May 20. Juniata Street, 600 block. 9:48 a.m. on May 21. A theft was reported. No further information was available.
The lift gets fish over the massive Conowingo Dam.
For more than 20 years, the fish lift atop the Conowingo Dam has been helping scaled wildlife up and over the structure. This week, the lift began its heavy spring season, WJZ reports. The dam's general manager told the station the lift moved 1.1 million fish in 2012 several stories above the Susquehanna River. The lift, installed in 1991,releases water from the top of the dam, creating an artificial current that attracts fish. WJZ repotts a particular target of the lift is the American Shad. Biologists catch shad at Conowingo and inject them with hormones to speed production, according to the report. The lift was turned on for the season on April 1, and has seen 11,134 fish pass through since then, according to statistics kept by the …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The president of Havre de Grace Main Street spoke with Patch Wednesday.
Charlie Hiner, who is the president of Havre de Grace Main Street, said its board of directors will be meeting soon to discuss "recent events." In a phone interview with Patch Wednesday, Hiner said: "The board will be getting together to discuss recent events that were in the Patch this weekend." On Friday, Havre de Grace Patch published an article about a letter that MacGregor's sent to the Main Street board resigning from the organization. The owner of MacGregor's, Dan Lee, wrote that he believed Main Street had "lost its moral compass" in electing a convicted child sex offender to its board of directors. "What triggered all of this was the resignation of Dan Lee," said Hiner, who told Patch he has not spoken with Lee since receiving …
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try…
Glassman, a state senator, is considered a potential candidate to replace outgoing Harford County Executive David R. Craig.
State Senator Barry Glassman, considered a candidate for Harford County executive in 2014, will declare his future political intentions at a June 8 announcement in his native community of Level. Glassman, a Republican representing District 35, will host a "Coming Home Announcement" from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 8 at the Level Volunteer Fire House, according to a statement from his office. The Darlington resident has been a member of the state senate since 2008. Prior to that, he served as a state delegate for nine years and a county councilman for nine years. Glassman, 51, is widely considered to be a candidate for Harford County executive, and a statement from his office said, "Many local observers and leaders in Annapolis have been …
The May 27 holiday impacts when to put out your garbage.
Trash will not be collected Monday, May 27, due to the Memorial Day holiday, the city of Havre de Grace announced. All citizens who rely on the city for trash services should put out their garbage one day later than they usually would, due to the holiday. The first day trash will be collected next week is Tuesday, May 28. People living in apartment complexes or developments where city trash services are not utilized will not necessarily be affected. For more information, call City Hall at 410-939-1800. This article was updated at 4:11 p.m. on Thursday, May 23.
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Zachary Smith
8:32 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Lets not forget the charging documents detailing Mr. Maslin attempting to kiss and perform oral sex on his victim while the victim was waring a "wire" provided by the police. What better proof than this to show Mr. Maslins intentions toward our youth. more ›