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Van Fisher

Editor

I am the editor of the Towson, Perry Hall, Owings Mills, and Havre de Grace Patches. I graduated from the University of Montana in May, 2022 and am thrilled to be covering this northern Maryland area. I grew up in Annapolis and have lived in Baltimore County for several years. You can reach me at: van.fisher@patch.com

Towson Tue. Mar 7 2023

Baltimore County Works To Remove "Ghost Pots" From The Chesapeake Bay

These unused traps not only harm the environment but have a negative impact on Maryland's valuable commercial blue crabbing industry.

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Baltimore County Works To Remove Ghost Pots From The Chesapeake Bay

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Havre de Grace Tue. Mar 7 2023

Maryland Woman Dies "Of Broken Heart Syndrome," Revived At Harford Memorial Hospital In Havre De Grace: Report

Danielle Collins, an avowed cat lover, was distraught after raising a littler of kittens before having to say goodbye.

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Maryland Woman Dies Of Broken Heart Syndrome, Revived At Harford Memorial Hospital In Havre De Grace: Report

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Owings Mills Tue. Mar 7 2023

Department Of Agriculture Expands Spotted Lantern Fly Quarantine Zone

Within the quarantine area, which now encompasses almost all of Maryland, individuals transporting "regulated articles" are required to obtain a permit.

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Department Of Agriculture Expands Spotted Lantern Fly Quarantine Zone

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Perry Hall Tue. Mar 7 2023

Police Name Suspect Fatally Shot By Officer In White Marsh On January 31

37-year-old Brian McCourry Jr., of Essex, died of his injuries on March 3, more than a month after being shot by Baltimore County Detective J. Trenary.

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Police Name Suspect Fatally Shot By Officer In White Marsh On January 31

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Havre de Grace Tue. Mar 7 2023

Havre De Grace Man Dies In Pennsylvania Crash

Donald Taylor, 56, of Havre De Grace, was driving a Nissan Rogue heading southbound on Woodbine Road when he crossed the double line.

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Havre De Grace Man Dies In Pennsylvania Crash

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Towson Tue. Mar 7 2023

Baltimore County Passes Policy Giving County Executive Veto Power Over Severance Payments

The policy was approved with a 7-0 vote and will give the county executive near-complete control over what employees receive severance pay and how much.

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Baltimore County Passes Policy Giving County Executive Veto Power Over Severance Payments

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