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Terrifying Shooting Incident in Edgewood: Man Guilty of Attempted Murder!
[Newsletter] Local News & Events - Issue #079
In this Issue of Harford Local Connect
🌤️ Harford County, MD Weather
🏫 New Report Card Shows Disappointing Performance in Harford County Schools
⚖️ Terrifying Shooting Incident in Edgewood: Man Guilty of Attempted Murder!
🏪 Support Local Businesses
🏛️ Local Government: Upcoming Meetings
📅 Local Events & Happenings
🎅 Santa Visits Harford County
🏈 Baltimore Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday @ 8:20pm
⚾ Baltimore Orioles New Lease Agreement with Camden Yards Expected Soon
🏀 🤼 Harford County High School Sports Schedule
New Report Card Shows Disappointing Performance in Harford County Schools
The Maryland State Department of Education has released data revealing changes in the overall school performance scores for Harford County Public Schools in the 2022-23 academic year.
Out of the 53 schools in Harford, 20 experienced a decrease in their scores, while four schools saw an increase. The scoring, known as the Maryland Report Card, takes various factors into account, such as student achievement and chronic absenteeism.
The average score for Harford dropped from 3.89 to 3.6, still higher than the statewide average of 3.23 in nearby Baltimore County. Superintendent Sean Bulson emphasized that the ratings may not accurately reflect the district's improvements due to changes in how the measurements are conducted.
Terrifying Shooting Incident in Edgewood: Man Guilty of Attempted Murder!
Luke Edward Powell, a 24-year-old man from Edgewood, has been convicted on charges of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and weapon possession. The conviction comes after a nine-day jury trial in the Circuit Court for Harford County.
The incident dates back to September 5, 2022, when deputies responded to a report of shots fired at the intersection of Hanson Road and Edgewood Road. Powell, riding a red and white dirt bike, allegedly fired multiple shots at a father and his son who were in their vehicle at a red light.
Despite damaging the vehicle, neither victim was seriously injured. Evidence presented at trial, including shell casings and video footage, linked the ammunition used in the shooting to Powell's residence. Powell is set to be sentenced on March 22, 2024.
Support Local Harford County Businesses
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Upcoming Meetings:
December 18 - Harford County Community Input Meeting (CIM) Agenda
December 19 - Harford County Public Hearing Meeting Details
December 19 - Harford County Legislative Session Meeting Details
December 19 - Harford County Administrative Charging Committee Meeting Meeting Details
December 19 - Harford County Environmental Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
December 8 - 17 Elf The Musical Havre de Grace
December 15 - 16 The Nutcracker @ John Carroll Bel Air
December 15 - 17 Holiday Enchantment Havre de Grace
December 16 - Wreaths Across America Bel Air
December 16 - Wreaths Across America White Hall
December 16 Rocky Horror Picture Show - LIVE! Havre de Grace
December 16 Observatory Open House - Stargazing Bel Air
December 16 Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Bel Air
December 16 Brunch with Santa Havre de Grace 🎅
December 16 Visit with Santa Bel Air 🎅
December 16 DVFC Pizza with Santa Darlington 🎅
December 16 Holly Jolly Days Havre de Grace 🎅
December 16 Whoville Christmas Darlington
December 16 Bricks and Flicks Joppa
December 16 Christmas Tea Party Street
December 16 Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Havre de Grace
December 17 Rockin' Gym Play w/ Santa Forest Hill 🎅
December 17 Football Bingo Havre de Grace
December 17 Family Christmas Party Street
Ongoing Seasonal Events:
Through December 16 (Fridays & Saturdays) Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour Bel Air
Through Christmas (Saturdays & Sundays) Christmas Light Show @ Long Bar Harbor Abingdon
Through January 6 (Daily 5 - 11PM) Winter Wonderland Light Display Bel Air
Through January 7 (Wednesday - Sunday) Gifts of the Season Art Show Bel Air
Through January 14 (Schedule Varies) 42nd Annual Train Garden Jarrettsville
Seasonal Events Nearby:
Through January 7 (Schedule Varies) MD Aviation Museum Holiday Plane and Train Garden Middle River
🎅 - Santa is reported to be attending this event!
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday @ 8:20pm
 Ravens (10 - 3 - 0) |  Jaguars (8 - 5 - 0) |
Baltimore Orioles New Lease Agreement with Camden Yards Expected Soon
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has expressed his belief that a new lease agreement between the Baltimore Orioles and Camden Yards is close to being finalized. Speaking after a meeting of the state's Board of Public Works, Moore stated that negotiations were progressing well and that a deal was imminent.
The board's last scheduled meeting for the year took place, but Moore hinted that another meeting could be called to approve the new lease before the end of the year. Maryland Treasurer Dereck Davis also expressed confidence in reaching an agreement soon. The Orioles' current lease at Camden Yards expires at the end of the year.
A 30-year deal was dramatically announced in September, but concerns were raised over a 99-year development rights agreement linked to it. However, Moore has assured that the deal will be in the best interest of taxpayers and create winners both on and off the field.
Harford County Sports Schedule - December 16, 2023
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