The Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team was called to the Harford County Circuit Court House in Bel Air on Friday after a pair of judges received threatening letters containing a white substance. The letters, which the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said contained threats to harm the President, were mailed to Judges William Carr and Steve […]
Archives for December 2008
William S. James Elementary School Locked Down After Abingdon Bank Robbery
William S. James Elementary School in Abingdon was locked down by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office early Friday afternoon as a precautionary measure after a nearby bank was robbed. Police said Harford Bank was robbed Friday afternoon and a suspect fled in the direction of the elementary school, prompting the lockdown.
Harford Women’s Soccer Finishes as Runner-Up in Region XX Tournament; Five Players Pick Up Postseason Awards
From the HCC sports desk: BEL AIR, Md.—The women’s soccer team wrapped up the 2008 season last month, finishing as the runner-up in the Division I Region XX Tournament as they fell to No.1 Anne Arundel in a 0-0 scoreless tie that was decided by penalty kicks, 4-3 in favor of the Pioneers. The Fighting […]
Harford Men’s Basketball Outscored 50-38 in Second Half; Loses Heartbreaker to Howard, 88-79
From the HCC news desk: BEL AIR, Md.—The Harford men’s basketball team took a 41-38 lead into half, but was outscored 50-38 in the second half as it fell, 88-79, in a heartbreaker to Howard on Wednesday night at Susquehanna Center. The Fighting Owls (3-6, 1-2 MDJUCO) extended their losing skid to three straight games […]
Harford Women’s Basketball Struggles with Miscues; Falls to Howard, 63-45
From the HCC sports desk: BEL AIR, Md.—The Harford women’s basketball team was plagued by turnovers, as it fell 63-45, on Wednesday night as part of a doubleheader with the men’s team at Susquehanna Center. The Fighting Owls (1-6, 0-2 MDJUCO) committed 33 turnovers, but the Dragons (4-1, 1-0 MDJUCO) did not fare much better, […]
Edgewood Ranks Its Representatives: From The Good (Guthrie), To The Bad (Boniface)
Rather than wait until Election Day to let their representatives know how they feel about them, Edgewood residents recently participated in an appraisal process measuring the relationship between their officials and the community they purportedly represent. Looking at the results, it’s immediately clear that Edgewood loves Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie, but feels County Council President Billy Boniface and […]
Del. Impallaria: Suspend New Car Tax On American-Built Cars
Merry Christmas from Annapolis! So much talk about the failing American automotive industry, and the suggestion that there should be another bailout, have caused me to take a closer look at what we can do at the state level to help our local car dealers and their employees and the local auto parts manufacturers.
Fallston Man Shot And Killed After Assaulting Three Police Officers
A Maryland State Trooper has apparently shot and killed a man in Fallston earlier today after responding to a dispute. Reports to The Dagger indicate deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were on the scene of the disturbance call in the 2700 block of Lakeland Drive. Apparently the man, who is known by law […]
