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Jarrettsville Teen Loses Life; Vandalism at Patterson Mill; Controversial Redistricting

Two business fail liquor board inspections while one high school's basketball teams advance to championships.

Harford County saw its share of tragedy and controversy this week, with turmoil in the County Council. One high school's teams, however, rise above.

1. Local Woman, 18, Dies in Head-on Car Accident

Ashley Stewart, a Jarrettsville resident, was . She was riding with Mark Buchanan, also 18, when Buchanan's car drifted over the center line and struck a pickup truck driven by 32-year-old Jorge Velazquez-Caballos, according to police.

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2. Scoreboard Gouged, More than $10,000 in Damage Done at Patterson Mill by Forklift

For the second time this school year, . Police are looking for three male suspects between the ages of 13 and 20.

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3. Baltimore County Man at Fault in Accident on I-95, then Fatally Struck Fleeing Scene

A Baltimore County man after fleeing the scene of an accident on northbound I-95.

4. VIDEO: Council, Committee Chairs, React to Harford's Redistricting Decision

Wendy Sawyer, chairwoman of the Democratic Central Committee, said after no Democrats and three Republicans were . There is language in the county charter that allows this to happen, but Sawyer insists on taking the case to court, and county officials like Republican Billy Boniface and Democrat Dion Guthrie think the charter needs to be examined.

5. Boys Basketball: Don't Look Now; Patriots Advance to MIAA 'A' Title Game / Girls Basketball: Patriots Move One Step Closer to IAAM 'B' Title

Both John Carroll's boys and girls basketball teams will be playing for their respective titles in the MIAA and IAAM championship games after winning in the semifinals. The boys to advance to face St. Frances on Sunday while the girls a night later. The girls will face Notre Dame Prep on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Goucher College. The boys matchup is Sunday at 2 p.m. at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

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An entire due to strong winds.

In other news, a Fallston man was for allegedly setting two cars on fire.

 Barbara O'Connor, who has held the position for more than seven years, is retiring.

LaCucina Restaurant in Havre de Grace and VFW Post 10146 in Darlington .

Patterson Mill boys basketball in a 65-49 win.

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