A local health official told The Dagger on Friday that there are currently no confirmed cases of H1N1 in school-aged children in Harford County being reported from the State Health Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Kurt Seetoo, an epidemiologist with the Harford County Health Department said that while some positive tests could go unreported […]
Archives for October 2009
Flu Myths and Realities
From the Department of Health and Human Services: HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today unveiled several new resources on the federal government’s one-stop resource for flu information — www.flu.gov. The Web site now features a new H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation guide for adults 18 and older along with a new Flu Myths and Facts section, which provides […]
Harford Schools Seeking Corporate Sponsors for Environmental Scholarships
From Harford County Public Schools: The Harford County Environmental Scholarship Program awards a $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior from each of Harford County’s ten high schools. As with any scholarship program, community support is a vital part of continued success. The monies for these scholarships are provided through the generosity of local businesses who […]
In ‘Couples Retreat,’ There’s Trouble in Paradise
Three sets of slackening spouses pack up and ship off to “Eden,” a tropical marriage rehab resort, to try to strengthen their holy unions. Actually, only one couple, played by a frigid Jason Bateman and Kristen Bell in business-class chic, hopes to rediscover marital bliss. The others attend at the promise of paradise and to […]
The Dagger To Host And Moderate Bel Air Candidates Forum
The Dagger will moderate and host a Candidates Forum for Bel Air Town Commissioner candidates, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at Bel Air Town Hall. Also, video of the forum will be posted after the event on www.daggerpress.com. The forum, sponsored by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, will be moderated by The […]
Sexual Assault Reported Near Susquehanna State Park
From Harford County Sheriff’s Office: (Havre de Grace, MD – October 8, 2009) On Monday October 5, 2009,Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded for a report of sexual assault that occurred in the area of the Susquehanna State Park. The victim stated that on Monday evening between 6pm and 7pm she was parked on Rock […]
Harford Schools Sets Town Hall Meeting for Alternative Education Program Parents
From Harford County Public Schools: The Alternative Education Program (AEP) will hold a Town Hall Meeting for parents on Wednesday, October 14th at the Edgewood Boys & Girls Club, 2002 Cedar Drive, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Guests will be able to enjoy dinner and conversations with AEP teachers, counselors and administrators; access their child’s […]
North Harford Hawks To Celebrate 40 Years of Football
From Harford County Public Schools: Calling all former Hawks Football players and coaches: North Harford High School is celebrating 40 years of Hawks Football! Please help us spread the word. Past players, coaches and Endzone members are invited to join Varsity parents and players before and after the October 23rd Varsity football game. Alumni should […]