Dagger readers may remember a lively discussion awhile back, sparked by the news that C. Milton Wright and Fallston high schools had made Newsweek Magazine’s list of “America’s Top High Schools”. The discussion focused on Newsweek’s controversial rankings, which were based on a formula called “The Challenge Index” – determined by dividing the number of […]
Archives for June 2011
Darlington Independence Day Celebration: Parade, Fireworks, Food and Fun on Saturday
From the Darlington Independence Day Committee: When: Saturday, June 25, 2011 Where: Main Street in Darlington to Francis Silver Park on Shuresville Road It’s that time of year and once again the Historic Village of Darlington will get the celebration started with a parade and fireworks this coming Saturday, June 25. Line up for the […]
All For One Cure Benefit Festival: Local Maryland Bands Support American Cancer Society in Music Festival
From All For One Cure (AFOC): On Thursday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Cedar Lane Regional Park will be hosting the All For One Cure (AFOC) Benefit Festival, a family-friendly, all-day music festival. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Cancer society, and performing acts are local Maryland […]
Department of Natural Resources Hosts Resident-Curatorship Open House in Susquehanna State Park
From the Department of Natural Resources: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting an open house at the historic Lyle House in Harford County on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This property is available for restoration under the Department’s Resident-Curatorship Program, through which private donations are sought for […]
Harford Schools Scratch Pad: Middle School Math; School Board Roles; Changing of the Guard
Another in an occasional series of informal reports, analysis and opinion based on a meeting of the Harford County Board of Education. When middle school students complete advanced math courses – the same courses that are offered in high school – should they get high school credit? For the Harford County Board of Education, the […]
Del. McDonough Pre-Files Toll Fairness Act: “Maryland’s Bridges and Tunnels are a Necessity for Residents to Go to Work and Survive”
From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: Delegate McDonough will speak at Dundalk Middle School during the Transportation Department Public Hearing regarding his proposed Toll Fairness Act, which will accomplish the following: 1. Declare a moratorium on all toll increases 2. The Governor and General Assembly will be mandated to vote on any toll increase […]
Soup of the Day: Drinkin’ Wine Spo-de-o-dee Drinkin’ Wine
Wow! The wine in California is good, good, good. If you have never been to “Wine Country” absolutely put it on your Bucket List, assuming, of course that you like wine. We just got back from a week out west and we had a fantastic experience. I am a Pinot Noir lover and prefer California […]
Harford County Added as Part of Washington/Baltimore High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
From the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy: (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the designation of eight new counties as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTAs), which will further the coordination and development of drug-control efforts among Federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in […]
