Reporter, Harford County

Jason Fontelieu

Jason Fontelieu is a community news reporter focused on Harford County. Jason is a graduate of the University of Maryland with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and government & politics. Before joining Baltimore Sun Media, he had an editorial fellowship at Washingtonian magazine. He also has written for Baltimore and Washington Family magazines.

Harford County ended fiscal 2023 with $6.6 million balance, receives clean opinion audit; Cassilly proposes cost-of-living raise for county employees

Harford County ended fiscal 2023 with $6.6 million balance, receives clean opinion audit; Cassilly proposes cost-of-living raise for county employees

November 2, 2023 at 8:35 p.m.

Harford County ended fiscal year 2023 with $6.6 million in its general fund balance on an operating budget of $761.7 million. The balance forecast in the spring by the county's...

Nine candidates running for four council seats in Aberdeen municipal election

Nine candidates running for four council seats in Aberdeen municipal election

November 2, 2023 at 7:50 p.m.

Nine candidates are vying for all four seats on the Aberdeen City Council in the city's municipal election, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Voting will take place...

Fallston developer reconsidering how to develop Mountain Road property

Fallston developer reconsidering how to develop Mountain Road property

November 2, 2023 at 7:39 p.m.

After Fallston residents widely opposed a proposed apartment development on a property on Mountain Road, a new plan is being considered, according to property developer Mike Euler, which would have...

Susquehanna Workforce Network holding job fair at Ripken Stadium for defense, technology, intelligence positions

Susquehanna Workforce Network holding job fair at Ripken Stadium for defense, technology, intelligence positions

November 2, 2023 at 6:32 p.m.

The Susquehanna Workforce Network is holding a defense, technology and intelligence job fair at the Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen on Friday. The event, held in partnership with Harford County's Office...

Harford Democratic Committee looking to fill vacancy

Harford Democratic Committee looking to fill vacancy

October 27, 2023 at 3:42 p.m.

The Harford County Democratic Central Committee is looking to fill a vacancy. The committee is looking for a female or non-binary candidate to remain in accordance with HCDCC and Maryland...

Edgewood woman found guilty of murder, motor vehicle theft

Edgewood woman found guilty of murder, motor vehicle theft

October 25, 2023 at 9:50 a.m.

An Edgewood woman was found guilty of first-degree murder and motor vehicle theft by the Harford County Circuit Court. Ashley Pearl Zentz, 34, was found guilty Thursday after a six-day...

Harford County Council holds public hearing for restaurant moratorium extension bill

Harford County Council holds public hearing for restaurant moratorium extension bill

October 23, 2023 at 3:34 p.m.

The Harford County Council held a public hearing on Oct. 17 for a bill that would extend a temporary moratorium allowing for a variety of outdoor dining options to continue...

Four candidates are running for Bel Air's Board of Town Commissioners

Four candidates are running for Bel Air’s Board of Town Commissioners

October 17, 2023 at 9:26 p.m.

This year's election for the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Voting will take place at Bel Air Town Hall at 39 N....

Harford United Charities raises $48,000 for four local nonprofits

Harford United Charities raises $48,000 for four local nonprofits

October 12, 2023 at 7:03 p.m.

Harford United Charities presented a total of $48,000 to four local nonprofits at a benefit gala on Sept. 22 at Maryland Golf & Countries Clubs in Bel Air. Each of...

Harford County Council passes long-awaited warehousing legislation

Harford County Council passes long-awaited warehousing legislation

October 12, 2023 at 6:24 p.m.

The Harford County Council passed a long-awaited bill updating the county code on warehousing at its legislative session Tuesday night. Bill 23-026 establishes a limit that warehouses built in the...