Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) was awarded the District of Excellence in School Nutrition distinction by the School Nutrition Association for exceeding national best practice standards for school nutrition programs. Currently, there are only 29 Districts of Excellence in the country. Harford County marks the 30th district – and the only district in Maryland this […]
Archives for 2009
Havre de Grace High’s Kim Schmidt Named Maryland Teacher Of The Year Finalist
Veteran Harford teacher one of seven to compete for state title Kimberly A. Schmidt, social studies teacher at Havre de Grace High School, was selected as one of seven finalists in the state who will compete for the 2010 Maryland Teacher of the Year title by State Superintendent of Schools, Nancy S. Grasmick. The finalists […]
Harford Republican Central Committee Selects Scott Gibson to Fill Vacancy
The Harford County Republican Central Committee last night selected Scott T. Gibson to fill a vacancy created by Michael Geppi, who resigned from the committee on May 27th to focus on his campaign for the Maryland House of Delegates. Committee Chairwoman Kim Wagner said Gibson, who is also the Director of Human Resources for Harford […]
Del. McDonough “Testing The Waters” For Governor’s Race
Delegate Pat McDonough has officially announced that he will be “testing the waters” for a possible campaign for Governor in 2010. The three term legislator plans to travel around the state, visiting with clubs, community groups, and other organizations to hear their concerns and outline his agenda. The Baltimore and Harford County lawmaker maintains that […]
Did Bidding Irregularities Stall Red Pump Elementary?
When the Harford County Board of Education cancelled plans to build Red Pump Elementary School last December, the school board was just days away from approving nearly $23 million in construction contracts that would have put shovels in the ground. The decision sparked a public debate over the fate of the school. Now The Dagger […]
Flags To Fly Half Staff In Memory Of Fallen Edgewood Marine Sgt. Heede
Lowering of the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag to Half Staff Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half staff on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, from sunrise to sunset. This is in memory of Sgt. Michael W. Heede, Jr. of Edgewood, Maryland, who died on […]
After Two Months Of Closure, Moores Mill Road Reopens In Bel Air
Road Reopening – Moores Mill Road The Harford County Department of Public Works has announced that Moores Mill Road between Southampton Road and Broadway has been re-opened to vehicular traffic. The road had been closed for approximately two months for road construction.
Harford Sheriff’s Office Seeks Bel Air Rite Aid Shoplifter
The subject in the photos is being sought for questioning in connection with a shoplifting from the Rite Aid located on Hoagie Drive in Bel Air, which occurred Wednesday July 1, 2009 @ 4:30 p.m. The subject entered the store and proceeded to the tooth care isle where he placed several items into a black […]
