From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulksi: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today called for a long-term solution to cut spending and fund the federal government. In the face of an impending government shutdown, Senator Mikulski voted to pass a budget to keep the government operating an additional two weeks. However, Senator Mikulski […]
Archives for March 2011
Mardi Gras in Havre de Grace: City’s French Culture is Celebrated with a Parade on Bourbon Street
From the Havre de Grace Office of Tourism: In the spirit of an authentic New Orleans Masquerade Ball, Havre de Grace welcomes visitors and locals to celebrate Mardi Gras along Bourbon Street with a parade to benefit the Havre de Grace Recreation Committee. Floats will be constructed by local businesses and artisans and the parade […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two in Connection with Three-Year-Old Aberdeen Murder
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Harford County Sheriff’s Office detectives have solved the open homicide investigation of Robert Donte Hemphill, age 26, that occurred on Aug. 18, 2007 in Aberdeen, MD at the Keyser Motel. “Thanks to modern day policing tools and forensic science coupled with good old fashioned, thorough police work, we were […]
Steel Beam Salvaged from World Trade Center to be Displayed at Bel Air High School
From Harford County Public Schools: A steel beam salvaged from the World Trade Center, sent by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and approved by the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York, has been delivered to Bel Air High School. The steel beam will become the centerpiece […]
Passaro/Whiteley: Critique of 2008 Report on Harford County Government Efficiency; “Inaction is Costing the Taxpayer $3 Million Per Month”
The following letter was sent to Harford County Council President Billy Boniface and the members of the county council. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication. President Boniface and Council Members: Tony Passaro and I were invited to comment on a 2008 report on Harford County government efficiency. The copy furnished us was […]
Harford County Personnel Advisory Board to Meet March 15
From Harford County government: The Harford County Personnel Advisory Board will hold their annual meeting, pursuant to the Harford County Charter, on March 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Historic Colored High School located at 205 Hays Street in Bel Air. The purpose of the meeting is to review […]