By Daniel Gallen Special to The Dagger The Aberdeen IronBirds kick off their 2010 season against the Hudson Valley Renegades tonight at 7:35 p.m. at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. The Baltimore Orioles’ Class A short-season affiliate meets the Tampa Bay Rays’ affiliate for three games this weekend to open up a season that will stretch […]
Archives for June 2010
Harford’s McAndrew, Rutledge Seek to Unseat Mikulski
By Kate Froehlich Special to The Dagger Jim Rutledge and Daniel McAndrew live just 10 miles apart, in White Hall and Forest Hill, respectively. But the distance between their campaigns to unseat long-time Senator Barbara Mikulski seems much further. While both Republicans align closely with the national GOP platform, Rutledge said he’s confident he’ll be […]
Derek Howell Forms County Executive Exploratory Committee
From the Friends of Derek J. Howell: Abingdon, MD, June 17, 2010: Friends of Derek J. Howell announced today the creation of the Derek J.Howell for County Executive Exploratory Committee. Republican Derek J. Howell is a decorated former Maryland State Trooper. He graduated from the Johns Hopkins University where he earned his Bachelor of Science […]
Seccurro Announces Retirement From Harford Chamber of Commerce
From the Harford County Chamber of Commerce: Bel Air, Md., June 17, 2010 — Bill Seccurro, president and CEO of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce, today announced his retirement at the end of the year. The chamber’s board has formed a search committee to find a successor to fill this top leadership position. Harford […]
Controversial Grading Proposal Nixed by Harford Schools Superintendent Tomback
Plans for a controversial new grading and reporting system in Harford County Public Schools were sidelined by Superintendent Robert Tomback at a school board meeting held June 14, 2010 in Bel Air. Dr. Tomback said he would ask for a re-examination of the plan by his newly appointed Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment […]
Office of Economic Development to Open Satellite Office
(Bel Air, MD) – – The Harford County Office of Economic Development (OED) has leased space at Swan Creek Village Center that will enhance the County’s outreach efforts to the Department of Defense contractor community, and will strengthen relationships with organizations at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). The new space, located along Route 40 less than […]
Bowers: “… This Writing Will Put To Rest My Political Relationship With Him”
From John Bowers: IN THE WAKE In the wake of Stephen Wright’s death I was stunned of the event and dismayed at what occurred afterword. I guess it is expected, as with any catastrophe the best and the worst is brought out in mankind. Although my and Stephen’s relationship started as political allies it eventually […]
Long & Foster Realtors Spruce Up Harford Government Grounds
From Harford County government: Approximately 20 real estate agents from the Long & Foster Central Office in Bel Air recently worked to help spruce up the front entrance of the Harford County Council offices on South Bond Street. The project was part of Long & Foster’s Annual Community Service Day. Working with assistance from Susan […]
