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Harford County's Top 10 Stories Of 2013

Yes. At Patch, we're looking ahead to the biggest stories of the year to come.

You've read all about the big stories of the past year. Now it's time to look ahead to 2013 and what is in store for us as Harford County residents. Here are 10 storylines we'll be following in 2013: What are the stories you'll be watching for in 2013? Tell us in the comments below, or get a jumpstart on No. 10, and represent your community in our Local Voices.

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Darlington Thoroughbred, Preakness Winner 'Deputed Testamony' Dies

The horse, age 32, resided at Bonita Farm in Darlington after winning the 1983 Preakness.

Deputed Testamony, the last Maryland-bred horse to win the Preakness, died Tuesday. The 1983 Preakness champion resided at Bonita Farm in Darlington and was the oldest living winner of a Triple Crown race. He was 32. "Around here, he was never considered a horse. He was considered a part of our family," Billy Boniface, the manager of the farm, told Patch in a phone interview Tuesday. "He lived a long life." Boniface, who also serves as president of the Harford County Council, said Deputed Testamony remained in great health and maintained a good quality of life. "It’s sad, but in a way, we’re trying to keep our chins up and remember the good times with him, too," Boniface said. Bonita Farm is owned and operated by the Boniface Family and is…

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