Harford

Harford County Shifts Absentee and Mail-In Ballot Responsibility to Local Towns

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Havre de Grace, Maryland — In a significant shift for local elections, the responsibility for administering absentee and mail-in ballots has transitioned from the Harford County Board of Elections to the town’s administration. This change aims to streamline the voting process at the municipal level. The decision comes as part of broader electoral reforms intended to enhance voter accessibility and engagement. By centralizing the control of absentee voting within the town, officials hope to provide more localized service and responsiveness to residents’ needs. Local leaders believe that this move will not only improve the administration … Read more

Harford County Council Demands Former Member Cease Contact Amid Legal Threats and Ouster Controversy

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Bel Air, Md. — In the aftermath of his recent legal plea, a former Harford County Council member is now entwined in a contentious dispute with the council, which has culminated in a warning against potential legal action. Dion Guthrie, who served over five decades in a prominent local union before his recent nolo contendere plea to a felony theft charge, is being warned by newly appointed council attorneys to cease communications with current members and clarify his intentions regarding a threatened lawsuit concerning his removal from the council. The law firm of Rifkin Weiner … Read more

Trial Date Set for Suspect Accused of Fatally Shooting Transgender Woman in Harford County

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Bel Air, Maryland – The trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering a transgender woman in Harford County. Brian Delen, 48, allegedly shot and killed Meghan Riley Lewis in December of last year. The tragic incident took place at an apartment complex on Churchill Road in Bel Air. Delen now faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and the use of a firearm in a violent crime. According to charging documents, Delen, who was delivering food at the time, engaged in a verbal altercation with Lewis before pulling out … Read more