Top 5: Dark Horse Revamp, Cyber Predator, Man Survives 2 Near-Death Experiences

Here's a look at some of this week's biggest headlines. To read more on any story, just click on the link. 

1. Police Officer Celebrates ‘Second Chance’ After Near-Death Experiences
Baltimore City police officer and Bel Air resident Gene Cassidy survived  gunshot wounds in the line of duty and later a liver transplant -- events he says make him thankful to be alive. He says he feels lucky, too.

2. Dark Horse Closing, Reopening as Oyster House
Dark Horse Saloon will soon be closing its doors for a remodel, and will open back up as Main Street Oyster House.

3. Sexual Predator Using Social Media To Contact Teens, Harford Superintendent Says
In a letter to parents, Harford County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Barbara P. Canavan says students in Harford County have been solicited by a sexual predator via popular social media outlets.

4. Sandusky Scandal ‘Victim 1’ Will Speak At Harford Symposium
The annual Cherish the Child Symposium in Harford County is accustomed to getting well-known keynote speakers. This year, the keynote speaker will be Aaron Fisher, Victim 1 in the Sandusky scandal. 

5. MDTA Seeking Public Input for I-95 Express Tolling Plan
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Wednesday the proposed plans for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL), Maryland’s second all-electronic toll facility, and is seeking public comment on the proposal.