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UMD Suspends Greek Life Over Misconduct Allegations; Frats, Students File Restraining Order UMD Suspends Greek Life Over Misconduct Allegations; Frats, Students File Restraining Order
UMD Suspends Greek Life Over Misconduct Allegations; Frats, Students File Restraining Order A group of students at the University of Maryland filed a restraining order petition in the US District Court for the District of Maryland against the school’s recent decision to put a stop to all Greek Life activities. Misconduct allegations were cited in a letter dated March 1 sent by the university to "Interfraternity and Panhellenic Association Member Organizations,” prompting significant backlash. A petition filed by fraternity members and other students on Wednesday, March 13, seeks a temporary restraining order against the school’s administrators, court documents say. A hearing …

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by Valerie Musson
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Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Maryland High School: Police Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Maryland High School: Police
Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Maryland High School: Police A Maryland student was arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to his high school on Tuesday, March 12, police said. Josue Rivas, 18, of Gaithersburg, was charged with underage possession of a firearm, possession of a loaded handgun, and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property after bringing the weapon to Gaithersburg High School, according to Community Engagement Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department. The officers responded to the school on the 100 block of Education Boulevard around 10:45 a.m. and met with members of the Montgomery County Public Schools security team…

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by Valerie Musson
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Loyola University Maryland Sheltering In Place Due To Bomb Threat (DEVELOPING) Loyola University Maryland Sheltering In Place Due To Bomb Threat (DEVELOPING)
Loyola University Maryland Sheltering In Place Due To Bomb Threat (Developing) Classes have been canceled at Loyola University Maryland, which was sheltering in place on Monday afternoon due to a bomb threat, school officials say. An alert was issued early in the afternoon on Feb. 26 following a threat that could potentially affect the Evergreen campus. "While the University investigates whether this is an actual threat, all members of the community are asked to shelter in place," they added. "Stay where you are and more information will follow."  The threat is being investigated by the police, and visitors have been advised to avoid the campus. Classes will be …

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by Zak Failla
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3 Students Unharmed After Elementary School Bus Collision In Maryland 3 Students Unharmed After Elementary School Bus Collision In Maryland
3 Students Unharmed After Elementary School Bus Collision In Maryland Three students were unharmed when a school bus collided with another vehicle as it was headed to a Maryland elementary school Monday morning, Feb. 26, officials said. The collision occurred sometime between 7 and 7:30 a.m. on Fort Meade Road near Liberty Valley Road as the bus was heading to Maryland City Elementary School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Chief Communications Officer, Bob Mosier, told Daily Voice. None of the three students on board were harmed, Mosier said. The students were reunited with their families following the crash, and the school worked with the bus contr…

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by Valerie Musson
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Arrest Made After Maryland State Police Helped Search For Gun In Central PA High School Arrest Made After Maryland State Police Helped Search For Gun In Central PA High School
Arrest Made After Maryland State Police Helped Search For Gun In Central PA High School A 17-year-old boy is in police custody for bringing a gun to Central Dauphin East High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police announced on Friday night. The unnamed minor was arrested "in cooperation with the Central Dauphin School District Police," as stated in the police release around 9 p.m. on Feb. 16.  The gun he allegedly brought into the school forced a massive "systematic search" involving numerous police agencies including the Pennsylvania and Maryland State Police, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Police explained that the gun was st…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Maryland State Police Search For Gun In Central PA High School Maryland State Police Search For Gun In Central PA High School
Maryland State Police Search For Gun In Central PA High School Following a "systematic search" of a Central Pennsylvania school — with help from Pennsylvania and Maryland State Police — administrators have announced a full closure until Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to a press conference on the evening of Feb. 15.  The gun was shown in a photo to an assistant principal at Central Dauphin East High School by a male student around 8:45 a.m. on Feb. 15, police were immediately contacted and a lockdown was initiated, according to the school administrators and Pennsylvania State Police.  Until the handgun was located in the Harrisburg…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Teen Stabbed At Baltimore County High School; Students Detained (DEVELOPING) Teen Stabbed At Baltimore County High School; Students Detained (DEVELOPING)
Teen Stabbed At Baltimore County High School; Students Detained (Developing) A student was hospitalized on Thursday afternoon after a stabbing was reported in a Baltimore County high school.  Shortly after noon on Feb. 1, Baltimore County Police Officers were called to Kenwood High School in Essex to investigate a reported disturbance involving students. Upon arrival they found one teen suffering from multiple stab wounds, and he was rushed to an area hospital. Police say that the incident led to a temporary lockdown at the school and at least one student has been detained. A second student has been detained in reference to this investigation. A temporary …

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm
Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm With several inches of snow expected to coat the area, some schools in Maryland are already making preparations to ensure the safety of students and staff. The worst of the snow is expected to hit the area beginning at around 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, and lasting throughout the day, prompting schools to begin announcing closures and delays on Thursday night. As of 8 p.m. on Thursday, these public schools have announced their plans - which are subject to change depending on the weather conditions:  Anne Arundel County Schools: Previously planned off-day, decision on athletics and ex…

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by Zak Failla
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Harford County Public Schools Closing Three Hours Early On Tuesday Due To Expected Storm Harford County Public Schools Closing Three Hours Early On Tuesday Due To Expected Storm
Harford County Public Schools Closing Three Hours Early On Tuesday Due To Expected Storm With another round of wintry weather expected to roll through the region, some schools are taking precautions and will be dismissing students and staff early. The Harford County Public Schools and offices will be closing three hours early on Tuesday, Jan. 9, and there will be no afterschool activities or daycare, according to the district. Due to the forecasted high impact storm, Harford County Public Schools schools and offices will close 3 hours early tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. No afterschool activities or afterschool daycare, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. 2nd shift custodians are…

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by Zak Failla
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Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Baltimore School (DEVELOPING) Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Baltimore School (DEVELOPING)
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Baltimore School (Developing) Authorities are investigating a bomb threat that cleared a Baltimore school. The Milford Mill Academy in Windsor Mills was evacuated early on Wednesday, Jan. 3, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. #BCoPD is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a bomb threat at Milford Mill Academy, 21244. The school has been safely evacuated and there are no injuries at this time. Once more information becomes available we will provide it. pic.twitter.com/uEXGUZTt66 — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) January 3, 2024 No injuries were reported, police a…

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by Valerie Musson
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Police Investigating Threats Of Explosive Devices In All Baltimore County Schools (DEVELOPING) Police Investigating Threats Of Explosive Devices In All Baltimore County Schools (DEVELOPING)
Police Investigating Threats Of Explosive Devices In All Baltimore County Schools (Developing) All hands are on deck in Baltimore County after there were threats made targeting all public schools on Tuesday morning. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department at around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, advising the community that the agency is investigating possible threats that were made alleging that there were explosive devices placed in each of the district's schools.  #BCoPD is investigating the potential threats made alleging explosive devices have been placed in all BCPS schools. Our SRO’s will be working closely with school administrators throughout the day…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Investigation Launched At Baltimore County HS After Lockdown (DEVELOPING) Police Investigation Launched At Baltimore County HS After Lockdown (DEVELOPING)
Police Investigation Launched At Baltimore County HS After Lockdown (Developing) Kenwood High School in Essex was placed on a "brief lockdown" on Friday morning while police investigated inside the building. At around 11 a.m. there was a police presence at the school following a brief lockdown, according to Baltimore County Police, which confirmed the investigation was being conducted inside the school. During a lockdown, students and staff shelter in place in classrooms, hallways are cleared and movement in the building is restricted. All exterior doors are secured as well. One person was reportedly taken into custody in the school's auditorium. A police spokesperson…

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by Zak Failla
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Students Return To Class After Bomb Threat At Maryland High School: Police Students Return To Class After Bomb Threat At Maryland High School: Police
Students Return To Class After Bomb Threat At Maryland High School: Police Students have returned to class after a bomb threat forced an evacuation of Owings Mills High School on Monday morning. Members of the Baltimore Police Department were called to the school at around 8:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, when a threat was reported inside the building, officials say.  Students and staff were evacuated as a precaution to allow police to investigate, and the "all clear" was issued shortly after 10 a.m. on Monday.  #UPDATE: Officers searched the high school and did not find any suspicious devices. Students are beginning to return to class. The Baltimore County Poli…

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by Zak Failla
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Playground Shooter Arrested Weeks After Incident Near Baltimore County Elementary School: PD Playground Shooter Arrested Weeks After Incident Near Baltimore County Elementary School: PD
Playground Shooter Arrested Weeks After Incident Near Baltimore County Elementary School: PD A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting outside a Baltimore County elementary school playground last month, authorities announced. On Thursday, police say that Matthew Okumodi has been arrested in connection to the late October shooting not far from Edmondson Heights Elementary School that left a minor with a gunshot wound. Last month on Tuesday, Oct. 24, a shooting was reported in the 1600 block of Langford Road in Woodlawn in what is believed to have been a targeted attack that left a child hospitalized with injuries, though he was listed in stable condition following the inc…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Student To Be Tried As Adult After Loaded Gun Found In Edgewood HS Locker: Sheriff Teen Student To Be Tried As Adult After Loaded Gun Found In Edgewood HS Locker: Sheriff
Teen Student To Be Tried As Adult After Loaded Gun Found In Edgewood HS Locker: Sheriff A loaded handgun was found inside a student's locker inside a Harford County high school, prompting a larger investigation by the sheriff's office. During a search at Edgewood High School on Friday, officials say that they found a loaded Walther PK380 handgun after administrators launched a search into the smell of marijuana inside the building. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, "in light of the seriousness and potential danger posed by this incident," the teen will be tried as an adult, though charges have not been announced. The investigation into the incident is ong…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Ramp Up Patrols After Shooting Near Baltimore County Elementary School Playground Police Ramp Up Patrols After Shooting Near Baltimore County Elementary School Playground
Police Ramp Up Patrols After Shooting Near Baltimore County Elementary School Playground There will be an increased police presence outside a Baltimore County elementary school as police continue to investigate a shooting that left a teen hospitalized. On Tuesday afternoon, a shooting was reported in the 1600 block of Langford Road in Woodlawn, not far from Edmondson Heights Elementary School, leaving a minor with a gunshot wound. According to the Baltimore Police Department, the incident is believed to have been a targeted attack, and not a random incident.  The teen was listed in stable condition on Wednesday afternoon after being shot shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday…

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by Zak Failla
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Massive Water Main Break Causes Chaos For Students, Staff At University Of Maryland Massive Water Main Break Causes Chaos For Students, Staff At University Of Maryland
Massive Water Main Break Causes Chaos For Students, Staff At University Of Maryland Crews are working around the clock to repair a major water main break that left dozens of buildings without or with limited pressure at the University of Maryland and surrounding areas on Monday. On Monday, Oct. 23, the University announced that some students and staff members were forced to work from home due to the break, which impacted nearly 50 building at the school's College Park campus, including academic, administrative, and residence halls. Due to a water main break, there is a water outage impacting multiple buildings on campus. Crews are working to restore pressure. Out of an…

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by Zak Failla
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Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting
Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting Classes have been canceled for the rest of the week at Bowie State University as the community continues to reel from a Homecoming Weekend shooting. As of noon on Tuesday, Oct. 10, school officials say that all classes have been canceled for the remainder of the week "to allow additional time for our students, faculty, and staff to address mental distress."  Officials said that on Tuesday afternoon, they were to meet with student leaders to discuss what steps should be taken next following the shooting that left at least two people with gunshot wounds during a busy event. Starting at 1…

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by Zak Failla
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Student Caught With Loaded Handgun At HS Faces 'Serious Consequences' In Maryland Student Caught With Loaded Handgun At HS Faces 'Serious Consequences' In Maryland
Student Caught With Loaded Handgun At HS Faces 'Serious Consequences' In Maryland See something, say something. A potential disaster was averted after a student at a Baltimore County high school was caught with a loaded handgun after investigators were tipped off, police say. Sparrows Point High School Assistant Principal Renee Crabbe issued a letter to parents on Monday afternoon advising that a student was caught with a handgun following a search earlier that day.  Crabbe said that administrators were tipped off that the student was bringing a weapon to class, and a School Resource Officer assigned to the building was able to track down the suspected student, and…

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by Zak Failla
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These Maryland Schools Earned The State's Top Marks In New Report These Maryland Schools Earned The State's Top Marks In New Report
These Maryland Schools Earned The State's Top Marks In New Report Some Maryland schools fared better than others in US News & World Report's latest ranking of the best in the nation.  Fifteen Maryland public high schools landed in the top 750 in the country, according to the new report, which assessed student performance to rank and review data from thousands of districts. "The highest ranked US public schools in US News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best High Schools rankings are those whose students demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math, reading and science state assessments, earned qualifying scores in an array of colle…

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by Zak Failla
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Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status
Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Some schools in Maryland have earned top marks in 2023 and are being recognized with National Blue Ribbon awards. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the US Department of Education recognized 353 schools across the country for their excellence, including six from Maryland. U.S. Department of Education announces 2023 National Blue Ribbon SchoolsU.S. Department of Education Those to make the cut in Maryland:  Church Hill Elementary School in Queen Anne's County (private); Matapeake Elementary School in Stevensville; Northeast Elementary School in Cumberland; Oakdale High School in Ijamsville; Smiths…

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by Zak Failla
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Teens In Custody For Shooting That Led To School Lockdowns In Maryland Teens In Custody For Shooting That Led To School Lockdowns In Maryland
Teens In Custody For Shooting That Led To School Lockdowns In Maryland Two young teens have been identified and taken into custody for Monday's shooting that led to a lockdown at several Baltimore County schools, authorities announced. On Tuesday, a pair were placed by the Department of Juvenile Services for their alleged role in a shooting the day before in the unit block of Silerton Road that left a non-student with a gunshot wound.  According to a Baltimore County Police Department spokesperson, while a group was gathering, and a ghost gun went off, leaving the one victim with non-life-threatening injury. Officers were called to the area of Lansdowne and …

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Maryland Middle School Locked Down Due To Police Investigation (DEVELOPING) Maryland Middle School Locked Down Due To Police Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Maryland Middle School Locked Down Due To Police Investigation (Developing) Some schools in Baltimore County were on high alert on Monday afternoon as police conducted an investigation. Officers were called to the area of Lansdowne and Silerton roads at around 3:40 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, prompting a temporary lockdown of Lansdowne Middle and Elementary schools, officials said. The high school had already been dismissed for the day. There is currently a police presence in the area of Lansdowne and Silerton Roads as officers with the Baltimore County Police Department conduct an investigation. Lansdowne MS is on a lockout status until further notice. pic.twit…

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by Zak Failla
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U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List
U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List Days after Daily Voice reported on Niche's list of Best High Schools in Maryland, U.S. News & World Report has released its own. U.S. News studies data from nearly 25,000 public high schools across the country, with a focus on how well students are prepared for college and performance on state assessments, the website says. Here are the top five best public high schools in Maryland, according to U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County No. 2 - Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore No. 3 - Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda No…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Maryland, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Maryland, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Maryland, Report Says The grades are in and these Maryland high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Maryland” report: No. 1 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County No. 2 - Walt Whitman, Montgomery County No. 3 - Marriotts Ridge, Howard County No. 4 - Winston Churchill, Montgomery County No. 5 - River Hill, Howard County All five high schools earned an overall grade of A+. Click here for the complete list from Ni…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Shots Fired By Suspect During Standoff With Police In Baltimore County (UPDATED) Shots Fired By Suspect During Standoff With Police In Baltimore County (UPDATED)
Shots Fired By Suspect During Standoff With Police In Baltimore County (Updated) Hours after police were called to an Essex home for reports of a barricade situation, officers and tactical units remained at the scene as they attempt to resolve the standoff peacefully. A spokesperson for the Baltimore County Police Department said that officers were called at approximately 11:10 a.m. on Monday, June 5, to the 900 block of Thompson Boulevard when concerned family members advised investigators that an armed man was a possible danger to either himself or the community.  Hostage negotiators and investigators from Harford County were all called to the residence, where there …

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Schools Locked Down In Baltimore County During Police Standoff (DEVELOPING) Schools Locked Down In Baltimore County During Police Standoff (DEVELOPING)
Schools Locked Down In Baltimore County During Police Standoff (Developing) There will be an increased police presence in parts of Essex on Monday afternoon as officers deal with a reported barricade situation. The Baltimore County Police Department issued an alert shortly after 12:15 p.m. on Monday, June 5 after officers were called to the area of Thompson Boulevard for an investigation, residents have been advised. According to police, the standoff led to both Deep Creek Middle School and Sandalwood Elementary School being placed in a lockout status as a precaution.  Police say that all students are safe.  All students are safe. Updates will be provided as …

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Sprinklers Help Contain Fire At Joppatowne HS; Students, Staff Evacuated Sprinklers Help Contain Fire At Joppatowne HS; Students, Staff Evacuated
Sprinklers Help Contain Fire At Joppatowne HS; Students, Staff Evacuated Fire sprinklers came to the rescue of a Harford high school when a blaze broke out on Tuesday afternoon before dismissal. Crews from the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were called to Joppatowne High School at approxiamtely 2 p.m. on Tuesdayay 16, where students and staff evacuated after a fire was reported, sending smoke through parts of the building. Officials said that fire sprinklers knocked down most of the flames, and responding firefighters were able to finish the job and begin ventilating the building of the smoke. No injuries were reported. The Maryland Fire Marshal has bee…

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Case Of Tuberculosis Confirmed At Joppatowne High School Case Of Tuberculosis Confirmed At Joppatowne High School
Case Of Tuberculosis Confirmed At Joppatowne High School Health officials in Harford County are cautioning the community that a case of active tuberculosis was reported in Joppatowne High School. An alert was issued by the Harford County Health Department and Maryland Department of Health on Monday, April 24, advising that the agencies are working together with the local school district to investigate the reported case. Parents were sent a letter and fact sheet on Monday with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a robo-call was sent out from Harford County Public Schools on Monday afternoon to make the community aware of the …

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Inappropriate Video Seen By Student Puts Aberdeen MS Teacher On Leave: Officials Inappropriate Video Seen By Student Puts Aberdeen MS Teacher On Leave: Officials
Inappropriate Video Seen By Student Puts Aberdeen MS Teacher On Leave: Officials Police in Harford County are investigating a middle school teacher after receiving reports of a sexually explicit video that was shared with a student, authorities announced. This week, officers were called to the Aberdeen Middle School after school officials alerted the department to reports regarding the video, which was reportedly received by a student on their cellphone featuring a teacher. According to police, members of the department's Criminal Investigations Division responded to the school and recovered evidence and “for further investigation and to ensure the reporting juvenile’s …

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Boy Shuts Down Middle School Dance After Inappropriate Touching: Aberdeen Police Boy Shuts Down Middle School Dance After Inappropriate Touching: Aberdeen Police
Boy Shuts Down Middle School Dance After Inappropriate Touching: Aberdeen Police The last dance came early for a group of Harford County middle school students when a 12-year-old student got handsy during an event and riled up what police described as a “disorderly crowd.” Members of the Aberdeen Police Department were called to Aberdeen Middle School at approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 to assist the assigned School Resource Officer with a large crowd that broke out during a dance that was being held. According to police, several girls at the dance reported that they had been assaulted by the young boy, who allegedly touched them inappropriately. As word sprea…

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