From Harford County Government: The Harford County Department of Public Works has announced that St. Clair Bridge Road will be closed to all through traffic between Holy Cross Road and Rock Ridge Road, effective June 20, 2011. The road will remain closed to all through traffic for approximately one year. A bridge in this section […]
Archives for June 2011
Hollywood Casino Perryville Generates $9.6 Million in May
From the Maryland Lottery: The Maryland Lottery today announced revenue numbers for the state’s two casinos – Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County and the Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County. May’s statewide revenue totaled $13,294,208.77, bringing the cumulative fiscal year total for both facilities to $90,444,071.79. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $9,606,439.47 in May, […]
Bel Air Agenda June 6: Police Officer and Civilian Pension Plans; Changes to Town Fee Schedule; Auditing Contract
The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners will introduce a pair of resolutions Monday night, which propose changes to the sworn police officer and civilian pension plans of town employees. For police officers, the proposed changes include: – Normal retirement age means the later of the date the Participant attains age 60 AND the date […]
Havre de Grace Agenda June 6: Water and Sewer Rates; Susquehanna Hose Company and Ambulance Corp Support
The Havre de Grace City Council will consider an ordinance Monday night setting the new water and sewer rates, and new base service charge, which will begin on July 1. The City Water Service Rate is proposed at $4.35 per 1,000 gallons and the Sewer Service Rate is proposed at $6.50 per 1,000 gallons. The […]
Woman Stabbed During Robbery Attempt at Edgewood KFC Restaurant
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On Saturday, at approximately 10:42pm, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the KFC located at 2000 block of Pulaski Hwy. Edgewood, MD in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival deputies located an adult female behind the counter, who had been stabbed in the shoulder. Deputies quickly […]
The Grapes of Havre de Grace: An Introduction
By Ed Rybczynski Special to The Dagger “We look at wine as food.” The words stuck with me as I walked down a grassy slope from the manor house to the vineyard below. The notion of red wine as sustenance seemed ancient in origin, something you might read in the bible. The idea seemed as […]
Harford County Lacks Number of Registered Voters to Qualify for Expansion of Early Voting Locations for 2012 Elections
From the League of Women Voters of Harford County: The Harford County Board of Elections has announced that Harford County does not have enough registered voters to qualify for an expansion of early voting locations for the 2012 election cycle. More than 700 additional registered voters are required by June 1, 2012. A better cushion […]
Maryland Park Service Prohibits Swimming and Tubing in Dangerous Area of Deer Creek in Rocks State Park
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: The Maryland Park Service (MPS) instituted an immediate prohibition on swimming and tubing through a section of dangerous rapids in Deer Creek. This action was taken following two drowning incidents in the past 11 months. The closed area containing dangerous rapids extends approximately 100 yards along a stretch […]
