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Baltimore County Council spars over bill amending council expansion
Baltimore County Council members erupted Tuesday night over a bill sponsored by Councilman Pat Young to strike a district map and language concerning appointment power from a ballot referendum that would add two new members to the seven-person council if voters pass it next month. Accusations about backroom deals and hypocrisy were hurled. The council’s three Republicans — Wade Kach, Todd ...
Local crew out of Lancaster County helps states impacted by Hurricane Helene
Aired; October 2nd, 2024. There have been over 100 confirmed deaths in the aftermath of hurricane Helene that caused destruction in parts of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Carolinas. Mennonite Disaster Service responded to the damage in Ashville, North Carolina. Kevin King is the Executive Director of the Mennonite Disaster Service....
Biz Beat: Scott's Landscaping growing strong, Mushroom House Automotive celebrates 30
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Robert Scott started Scott’s Landscaping & Construction so he could spend more time with his family. Formerly a career firefighter for the US Government, he said that schedule made it hard to be a dad. “I was working two days on and two days off,” Scott said...
Jewish community rallies together in Baltimore County to celebrate Rosh Hashanah
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Hebrew Congregation hosted its annual "Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars" on Wednesday at Oregon Ridge Park in celebration of the Jewish New Year despite the unsettling war in the Middle East involving Israel."This is more of a reason to come together and do this and not let that overshadow our religion and what's in our hearts," said Geoffrey Abraskin, the Chair of "Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars."Rabbi Andrew Busch said the event, which attracted thousands in its 18th year, is a community staple."This is truly a unique event in our country," Busch said. "'Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars' only happens in Baltimore."The time of celebration and reflection comes as the conflict in the Middle East continues to build. Last year's Rosh Hashanah was days before Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, killing more than 1,200 people. As the Jewish people look ahead to the new year, Rabbi Busch left those who filled the grassy field with words of hope for the road ahead."We wish that the coming year will be a sweet one of blessing and health for us, for those in Israel and its neighbors, for all people," Busch said.
Health Fair for veterans and their families Saturday
CECIL COUNTY — There will be a Veterans and Family Members Health Resources Fair Saturday at VFW Post 6027 in North East from 10 a.m.until 2 p.m. Organized by Dr. John Mulvey, who is a member of the Cecil Memorial VFW Post at 815 Turkey Point Road, and is the post surgeon, Mulvey said everyone is welcome to take advantage of the fair, but the focus is on veterans and their families. ...
Central PA flower store will collect holiday cards for service members and veterans
LEBANON, Pa. — Note: The video is from 2022. A Central Pennsylvania flower store announced it will collect holiday cards and coloring pages for service members and veterans later this month. Royer's Flowers & Gifts, which has locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties, announced it...
Harbor Freight store coming to Middle River
Harbor Freight Tools, a nationally known retailer that provides tools at affordable prices, has announced it will be opening a new store in Middle River. The new store will be located at 140 Carroll Island Road and is expected to open late this fall — November to be precise, according to Harbor Feight’s website — company officials confirmed. An official opening date will be announced closer to opening. ...
Cecil Cares will begin Saturday, end next Friday
ELKTON — Cecil Cares begins Saturday and Krista Gilmore, spokeswoman for the organizers, said some of the 16 projects will be done that day, while four others will be completed Oct. 11. “We gave people the option,” Gilmore said, adding there are still spaces on most projects for people to volunteer. Head to volunteercecil.org and look for the Cecil Cares page. Gilmore said the page is easy to find and...
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