The plane that Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger landed on New York’s Hudson River after a bird strike disabled the engines made its way from Cecil and through Harford County on Tuesday – drawing attention and slowing traffic on I-95 to a crawl as the unusual cargo rolled along the highway. John and Shari Walker learned […]
Archives for June 2011
Harford County Restaurant Week is June 9-15; Participants Could Win $1,000 Worth of Dining
From Harford County government: The Harford County Office of Economic Development’s Office of Tourism has announced that the second annual Harford County Restaurant Week will be held from June 9 to 15, 2011. Participating restaurants throughout Harford County will be offering prix fixe (price fixed) menus consisting of three-course meals for $20.11 (or less), plus […]
Capt’n Jim’s “Coffee Talk” June 6: Harford Sings!; Dream Kitchen Tour; History of Canning; Jerusalem Mill Reenactment
From the office of Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan: NOTE Someone graciously donated a mini – refrigerator for the Council Office. Many thanks. Capt’n Jim News Due to recent water related accidents in Deer Creek at Rocks State Park, MD Dept of Natural Resources have put into effect certain restrictions pertaining to tubing in parts […]
Update on Early Voting in Harford County; Need 1,000 More Voters Registered by August to Expand Locations
From the League of Women Voters of Harford County: The deadline to register voters for the purpose of expanding early voting locations from one to three has been extended by the State Board of Elections to August 1, 2011. A total of 150,000 registered voters are required. Harford County is within 1,000 registered voters to […]
Harford County Public Schools Teacher: “Let’s Cut the Budget – Not the Teachers”
The author is a veteran Harford County Public Schools teacher, who requested anonymity out of concerns about possible professional reprisals. The Dagger has verified the author’s identity. Teachers understand that America is in a deep recession and budgets are tight. We understand that the county does not have the funds for the fourth year in […]
Weekend Blaze Damages Joppa Home; “Bottle Bombs” Found in Edgewood
Harford County fire officials reported two incidents which occurred over the weekend, as a blaze severely damaged a Joppa home Sunday and two “bottle bombs” were found in a residential neighborhood. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the owner of a home on the 600 block of Trimble Road in Joppa discovered a fire […]
Rep. Harris, State Sen. Jacobs, Harford County Executive Craig Oppose Proposed Hatem Bridge Toll Increase
From the office of U.S. Representative Andy Harris: Today, Rep. Andy Harris joined Maryland State Senators Nancy Jacobs, E.J. Pipkin and Harford County Executive David Craig to oppose the massive 620% increase at the Hatem River Bridge and other toll hikes that will hurt Maryland families, businesses and job creators. “I oppose the O’Malley toll […]
Deadline Extended to June 20 for Bel Air Independence Day Applications
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: The deadline for applications to join the Bel Air Independence Day Parade has been extended to June 20, the Bel Air Independence Day Committee announced Monday. The committee still seeks more floats, marching units, antique cars, and comic/novelty acts to join the area’s biggest and best 4th […]
