The Harford County Health Department has announced seasonal flu vaccine clinics at several Harford County locations. In a recent press release, the department highly recommends the seasonal flu vaccine as a primary defense against serious illness for all adults and children aged 6 months and older. The seasonal flu vaccine will not specifically protect against […]
Archives for 2009
“The Shape Of Things To Come: A New Bel Air High Opens Its Doors”
It’s a rare thing to walk through a community’s physical future, to see literally the shape of things to come. In the view of years, change has come fast to the Bel Air area. But in the view of weeks and months, it’s been a slow inching forward—a new condo project here, a piece of […]
McGrady Announces Run For District 34A Delegation Seat; Refuses To Raise Taxes
Patrick McGrady filed the required forms to run for Maryland State Delegate in District 34A today. In Annapolis Patrick will refuse to raise taxes on the citizens of District 34A, fight to eliminate crime and gang violence in our communities, and stand up for open and honest government in Maryland. Patrick plans to promote and […]
Hess on Cancellation Of Red Pump Elementary: “It Was The Financially Correct Thing To Do”
“No. No. No.” That’s former Harford County Board of Education President Patrick L. Hess reacting to allegations that Red Pump Elementary School was cancelled after problems with the bid process led to protests, and the potential for legal action against Harford County Public Schools. Hess told The Dagger that the school board cancelled Red Pump […]
State Budget Cuts To Cost Harford County $9.6 Million in Local Aid (UPDATED)
Governor Martin O’Malley today outlined over $450 million in budget cuts including reductions to local aid which will cost Harford County $9.6 million. The Governor’s plan also includes furloughs and salary reductions for state employees, but does not cut funding to public schools. O’Malley will bring his plan to the Board of Public Works for […]
Test Score Data Released; Harford School System To Focus On Accelerating Achievement Of Minority Students
Harford County students scored above the state and national averages on the Critical Reading and Mathematics sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, according to data released by the College Board today. Compared to 2008, Harford County test-takers’ overall performance improved in Critical Reading (two points), remained steady in Mathematics, and dropped by two points in […]
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Burglary Suspects Who Ransacked Bel Air Residence
The subjects in the photos are being sought for questioning in connection with a residential burglary that occurred in the 700 block of West Macphail Road, Bel Air, MD in the early part of July, 2009. The subjects entered the residence through a locked rear window and once inside, ransacked the residence. If you have any […]
Del. Jennings Announces Run For District 7 State Senate Seat
Del. J.B. Jennings, a Republican representing the Eastern Baltimore and Western Harford County District 7, announced recently his intentions to run for state senate. Jennings said this week he has been “very fortunate in my achievements in the House of Delegates for the past seven years and I wish to continue that success in the […]
