[Click below to hear the audio version of this review which aired on WAMD 970 AM.] [audio:http://www.daggerpress.com/wp-content/uploads/DAGGER_THOR-MOVIE-REVIEW.mp3|titles=DAGGER_THOR MOVIE REVIEW] The latest installment in Marvel Studios’ buildup to the highly anticipated “Avengers” film next year, “Thor” provides plenty of backstory but leaves the casual comic book movie fan wondering if it added anything to the pending […]
Archives for May 2011
Robber Steals Cash from Register and Johns Hopkins Children’s Fund Donation Jar From Joppa Royal Farms
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday, May 5, 2011 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a robbery that occurred at the Royal Farm Store in 2600 block of Mountain Road in Joppa, MD. Investigation determined that the suspect pictured in the flyer is a white male, between 5’ […]
Havre de Grace Approves Construction Stimulus Ordinance; Drastically Reduces Upfront Capital Needed to Build
From the Havre de Grace Office of Marketing and Tourism: The City of Havre de Grace has adopted a new ordinance, effective immediately, that focuses on stimulating the construction industry in Havre de Grace. The new legislation will encourage new construction by drastically reducing the amount of upfront capital necessary to start building projects. Tightening […]
White Hall Man Indicted for Arson, Witness Tampering
From the U.S. Department of Justice: A federal grand jury has indicted Craig Allen Shepperd, age 37, of Whitehall, Maryland, today for arson, witness tampering and threatening a federal law enforcement officer, in connection with a fire at a horse barn in Monkton, Maryland. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District […]
Perryville, Other Maryland Casinos Generate $13.5 Million in April
From the Maryland Lottery: The Maryland Lottery today announced April 2011 revenue numbers for the state’s two casinos — Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County and the Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County. April’s statewide revenue totaled $13,560,746.63, bringing the cumulative fiscal year total for both facilities to $77,149,863.02. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $10,052,057.15 […]
Rediscover Rock Run: Nature and History Collide at Susquehanna State Park
From the Department of Natural Resources: On Saturday, May 7, 2011, Susquehanna State Park will open the Rock Run Historic Area from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. To highlight recent renovations, the public will be able to preview historic points of interest including the Rock Run Mansion, built in 1804, the Rock Run Grist Mill and the […]
Firefighters Respond to Small Whiteford House Fire
A handful of firefighters from several local companies responded to a small blaze which broke out on the front porch of a Whiteford home Tuesday afternoon, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire was reported just before 3:30 p.m. at a home on the 1600 block of Main Street in Whiteford when a […]
Havre de Grace Police Investigate Report of Gunshots; Chase Down Teenage Suspects
From the Havre de Grace Police Department: On May 3, 2011 at approximately 8:22 p.m., officers were flagged down near the intersection of S. Juniata Street and Revolution Street by a motorist that stated that they were being shot at by a vehicle behind them. The officer then observed the suspect vehicle turn onto the […]
